The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Columbus can immediately appeal a judge’s injunction that has blocked local magazine limits and a safe‑storage rule. The case returns to the appeals court.

An Ohio State study using objective lab tests of 60 adults finds long COVID often causes measurable smell, hearing, balance and cognitive problems, with age and severe illness linked to worse outcomes.

A child was detained after a father was shot Tuesday on Columbus’ East Side. The victim is in stable condition while police investigate. Details remain limited.

Deonte Fragmin was convicted on three felony counts after an April 2025 traffic stop uncovered fentanyl, cocaine and a 9mm, prosecutors say. Sentencing is pending.

U.S. Marshals arrested Eddie Winphrie, wanted in a 2024 Youngstown homicide, during an operation in Columbus. He’s being held in Franklin County Jail while co-defendant cases continue.

Around 50 people testified at an OPSB hearing as state staff recommended denying Invenergy’s 180‑MW Sloopy Solar plan in Clark County. An evidentiary hearing is set for April 16.

A shooting on the 200 block of East 9th Avenue left one person critically injured and a person detained as Columbus police investigate. Detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and video.

CoverMyMeds told staff it is restructuring teams in Columbus, a fresh shake-up after the company’s big 2023 cuts and a recent product push. Local employees report confusion and concern.

ODOT will close a scenic section of SR 315 along the Olentangy River starting March 30 for roughly 120 days to fix erosion. Expect detours through Powell and heavier traffic on parallel roads.

A yearlong Dispatch investigation maps what’s legal outside but barred inside Ohio prisons and highlights a deadly contraband trend: drug‑soaked paper. Officials are digitizing mail and beefing up security amid lawsuits.

The Scioto River at Circleville is forecast to crest near 16.1 feet Friday — more than a foot above flood stage — and Pickaway County officials warn that even shallow water poses hazards.

Homeowners in Knox County report recurring sewage backups that have damaged basements and left families frustrated while officials plan upgrades.

The Crispy Coop said it will shutter its Grandview restaurant at 1717 Northwest Blvd at the end of March. Fans are sharing memories as the neighborhood says goodbye to a longtime fried‑chicken spot.