A body was recovered from Big Walnut Creek on Saturday; the Franklin County coroner is working to identify the person. Officials responded near State Route 161.

Mayor Ginther announced $7.5M in summer grants to 105 Columbus groups as part of a broader $17M youth and family support package.

A Columbus man pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2024 North Linden shooting and accepted a 7–10 year term that runs with other weapons and drug convictions.

A Marysville man pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and a related assault charge in the 2025 Meadowlark Lane killing of his father; sentencing is set for May 8.

The Ohio Power Siting Board denied the Crossroads Solar Grazing Center in Morrow County, citing widespread local opposition. The decision follows reporting that dozens of opposing comments may be fraudulent.

Anduril says Fury production will start this month at its Arsenal‑1 plant near Rickenbacker, a milestone in a project promising thousands of jobs for central Ohio.

A developer‑linked LLC is asking the Downtown Commission to demolish two century‑old storefronts on South High, the adjacent Ohio National Bank would be spared. Preservationists have objected.

Ohio EPA will host a March 19 meeting in Hilliard on a draft permit that could allow 158 emergency generators at Amazon's data center. Neighbors and city officials have pressed for stricter limits.

A federal judge ordered former Ohio State president E. Gordon Gee to sit for a deposition in the Strauss lawsuits, moving discovery forward.

Granville E. Gibson pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 25 years to life in a Pleasantville homicide. Authorities say investigators collected evidence and the case is considered resolved.

An Ohio State randomized trial found adding a stellate ganglion block to therapy produced fast, durable drops in veterans' PTSD symptoms. The nerve block sped recovery in many participants.

A strong March windstorm knocked out power across central Ohio. AEP says crews are replacing poles and repairing spans of wire as most customers were restored by Monday.

A retired Dublin firefighter matched five Rolling Cash 5 numbers and plans to use the $160K jackpot — about $117,200 after taxes — for his daughter’s wedding and a retirement trip.