A pedestrian pushing a cart on Barnett Road was struck and had their legs run over; Columbus police are seeking witnesses.

City leaders want higher fines, license suspensions and a 1,000‑foot limit on tobacco sellers as local surveys show persistent teen vaping.

Columbus has tapped Elford to begin early work on an Easton police substation under a $10M contract; construction is slated to begin in June.

Two Columbus officers fatally shot a man early Wednesday after responding to a domestic violence call near Wilson and East Livingston avenues. Authorities say the suspect fired from the residence; an investigation is underway.

Columbus blogger D.J. Byrnes, known as The Rooster, was arrested at the Ohio Statehouse Monday on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant alleging online harassment.

The iconic Longaberger Basket Building in Newark is back on the market at $8.5M. The 180,000‑sq‑ft, seven‑story landmark has sat largely vacant since 2016 and is being pitched for hotel or mixed‑use reuse.

Clear morning and a sunny 77°F afternoon. Temperatures rise into the 80s later this week; weekend storms possible Saturday–Sunday.

Emergency crews pulled a boater from a swollen stretch of the Licking River near Staddens Bridge Road; the person later died at Licking Memorial Hospital, and authorities are investigating.

Sunny, mild weekend in Columbus with highs near 75°F. Dry through Thursday; storms possible Friday.

Teachers, counselors and advocates told lawmakers SB 113's vague DEI ban could strip supports from Ohio K‑12 students and create legal confusion for districts.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that school districts cannot appeal valuations for properties they don't own, narrowing a tool some districts used to raise local revenue.

Sunny and dry Friday in Columbus, May 29, with highs near 79°F and patchy valley fog possible. Saturday will be cooler with gusts up to 30 mph.

A search warrant in Ashville led Pickaway deputies to arrest a local man on two counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor.