A federal judge revoked the U.S. citizenship of two researchers accused of stealing exosome trade secrets and selling them to China. The order follows criminal convictions and a multi‑agency probe.

A new industry analysis ranks Columbus fifth nationally and first in Ohio for live‑work‑play developments completed over the past decade, highlighting downtown mixed‑use growth.

The Columbus Zoo asked Ohio for $2.5M toward an $11.7M aquatic conservation and acclimation center planned next to the Lakeside Pavilion, with a possible 2029 opening.

Broadway Standard opened Monday in Grove City’s Town Center, serving Southern-style breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the former Pontone’s Music spot.

Dupon USA will invest $33M to open a 175,000-sq-ft wafer and cookie plant in Columbus, adding 60 jobs and expanding its ice-cream ingredient operations.

Cloudy, mild Monday with highs near 71°F. Gusty conditions arrive Tuesday and multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely midweek.

A 53-year-old woman, identified as Florence Vitka, died after being struck while crossing East Dublin-Granville Road Friday night. Columbus police are investigating and asking witnesses to call Crime Stoppers.

Ohio State put the Pi Kappa Phi chapter on interim suspension after an event hospitalized a student. The school notified police and opened a review.

A Ross County jury convicted former Hocking County Chief Deputy Caleb Moritz on multiple corruption felonies. Sentencing is scheduled for May 1.

The Fruit Stand, a Northeast Ohio fruit-bowl chain, will open at 1130 N High St in Short North with a tentative soft opening in mid‑April. Expect build‑your‑own bowls and sweet drizzles on High Street.

Troopers chased a vehicle from Proctorville into Huntington after social‑media threats; a Springfield man was arrested and officers recovered a rifle and ammunition.

The Ohio House approved HB217 to require law enforcement to enter missing‑person reports into the federal NamUs database within 30 days, the bill now heads to the Senate. Advocates say it closes a long‑standing reporting gap.

Harmeet Dhillon's social post appears to point to a DOJ Title VI inquiry into Ohio State's College of Medicine. Officials have not yet confirmed details.