The 30th Market Street Festival returns Saturday, May 2, with music, a car show and more than a hundred craft vendors in downtown Columbus.

A leucistic spotted salamander was photographed in Fairfield County in March, drawing interest from wildlife officials and area naturalists.

Pickerington native Sonny Styles was taken No. 7 overall by the Washington Commanders after a breakout 2025 season at Ohio State. The Buckeye standout arrives in Washington as a versatile, athletic linebacker.

Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese was selected fifth overall by the New York Giants, capping a rise from Glenville to Columbus and into the NFL.

A viral video shows a Columbus florist berating an Uber driver with racial slurs; the clip prompted an apology, online backlash and police contact.

Franklin County gave Columbus until May 1 to settle unpaid jail invoices or the county will refuse to accept city-code arrestees.

VanTrust says its 300,400‑SF New Albany 300 is fully leased ahead of June delivery, and the developer is already moving forward with New Albany 302 and BoltonTwo across Central Ohio.

City and school leaders launched a joint committee to inventory district land, pilot a community-campus program at Northland High and explore housing and service partnerships.

A Columbus woman was arrested this week and charged in the 2016 South Linden killing of Darrin Mitchell. Bond was set at $500,000 and a court date is scheduled April 30, 2026.

Tickets for the 2026 U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club are on sale. Here’s the local guide to prices, ticket types and where to buy.

New ALA data shows thousands of titles were challenged in 2025, in Ohio a cluster of Rick Riordan’s novels landed on local hit lists as boards and groups pushed reviews.

Sen. Shane Wilkin introduced SCR20 urging Congress to reform NEPA, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. The nonbinding measure would push for faster permits for mines, pipelines and power projects.

Downtown Columbus announced 200+ free summer events, with a free Bruce Hornsby concert Aug. 15 at Columbus Commons and markets, fitness classes and family days across downtown.