Union leaders say a tweak to a Norwich Township compensation deal risks locking Columbus into depending on neighboring fire departments for a growing share of runs.

Ohio’s SUN Bucks is issuing a one-time $120 grocery benefit per eligible child this summer; applications are open through Aug. 14, 2026. Learn who qualifies and how cards will be issued.

Jason Hall is resigning as CEO of The Columbus Partnership; Corrine Burger will serve as interim chief as the board launches a national search. The move follows recent leadership turnover at the organization.

NWS confirms an EF-2 tornado near Kincaid Springs with 115 mph winds and an 8.9-mile path; heavy tree and structure damage but no injuries reported.

Harvard’s new housing report finds household growth slowed, unsold new‑home inventory surged and renter cost burdens hit record highs — effects already showing up in Columbus.

A Sixth Circuit panel ordered Ohio’s parental-consent rule for minors’ social-media use restored, reopening a nationwide legal fight over children, privacy and free speech. The case returns to the trial court for next steps.

A DOE safety milestone and Meta’s backing have accelerated Oklo’s plan for a 1.2‑GW nuclear campus at the former PORTS site in Pike County, promising jobs and reviving safety debates. Local history and HALEU supply timelines will shape the next phase.

A proposed Ohio bill would require districts to sell or lease school buildings under a 60% enrollment threshold, a change Columbus leaders say could force closures.

Veteran chef Derek Bush named his new Hilliard spot Medley Kitchen and is targeting a September 2026 opening inside the TruePointe development.

A D.C. nonprofit mailed voter-registration forms to Ohio households, prompting confusion and calls to county election boards.

A motorcyclist died Tuesday after a crash with a car on Sullivant Avenue in west Columbus; investigators closed the road and police are asking witnesses to come forward.

Freepoint’s Hebron plastics plant paused operations after the Ohio EPA flagged permit breaches and local advocates documented visible plumes. Regulators are watching compliance filings.

Ogletree Deakins is relocating its Columbus office from the KeyBank Building to the Encova Building and plans a $1.3M interior overhaul.