Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center found nearly 3 in 10 Gen Z adults lack a regular doctor, and fewer than half of those with a clinician had an annual checkup last year.

Seven people were arrested July 9 in a probe that tied stolen property to a Feb. 8 Prairie Township home invasion that left a man dead. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office released names and charges as the investigation continues.

The 2026 Ohio State Fair adds a new food hall and dozens of debut dishes — from pork belly cones to Biscoff cheesecake on a stick.

The owners behind Rishi are returning to 114 N. 3rd St with SAGE, an Asian-inspired restaurant promising sushi, tasting menus and live event nights this summer.

Tokyo-born Tonchin is heading to Columbus' Short North, with signs up at the former Mecha Noodle Bar. No official opening date has been announced.

Public payroll shows a COTA maintenance technician logged more than $228,000 in overtime in 2025, prompting scrutiny of staffing and electric-bus reliability.

A new white paper finds most Ohio legislative primaries from 2018–2026 were uncontested, with many races decided before voters had a real choice.

A Harrison County judge raised Jamie Wright’s bond to $40,000 after prosecutors moved to revoke her community‑based control in the Jewett animal‑abuse case.

A roof inlet caught fire overnight at an OSU construction site on John H. Herrick Drive; firefighters reported no injuries and investigators are probing the cause.

Two audits reached different conclusions about pay raises for Columbus City Schools executives, prompting the district to tighten approval rules amid budget pressure.

Fairfield County recorded two traffic deaths in Q2; officials say quarterly crash updates will help target safety efforts. State dashboards hold the full data.

Saraga co-founder John Sung bought Eastland Plaza and has spent roughly $13.2M on nearby properties, positioning the grocer to play a major role in the Eastland redevelopment.

Illuminate USA's Pataskala plant now employs about 1,600 and has produced more than 16 million panels since production began in February 2024.