A late-night shooting outside Skully's Music-Diner left one person hospitalized; Columbus police responded and are asking for tips from witnesses.

Two people were killed in a stabbing on Wednesday in east Columbus; Chatsworth Way was closed at Centennial Drive while detectives processed the scene.

Two years after 8‑year‑old Martonio Wilder was found dead in an attic, his family has filed a wrongful‑death suit accusing Franklin County child‑welfare workers of missed warnings and altered records.

AEP has started renovating its 1 Riverside Plaza headquarters while scouting alternate sites. The decision could shift downtown Columbus’ office outlook.

Columbus is studying whether to shift Columbus Water & Power to a regional authority while the union vows to fight. The review comes as rates rise and a $2B plant advances.

A person was killed Monday in a shooting on Columbus’s southeast side. Officers responded to the 5400 block of Old Coble Street and police are asking for tips.

A security guard was shot late Saturday in the Short North after staff say a man tried to break into a car. Police say the guard is stable and the suspect remains at large.

A vehicle crashed through a concrete barrier and into a Driving Park restaurant early Saturday; one person was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating.

Jeni’s and Land-Grant bring Strawberry Jam back to Franklinton May 23–24 with strawberry treats, local vendors and live music.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely in Columbus Friday, May 22, with a Flood Watch for parts of the metro. Expect localized flooding and a soggy commute.

Ratmir Timashev pledged $15 million to Ohio State to back a new bachelor’s that blends computer science and business, pairing rigorous coursework with paid work experience. The proposal is on the university review track and aims to enroll its first students in Autumn 2027.

Heavy showers and storms likely Friday night with localized 1–2 inch totals and flash‑flood risk southeast of I‑71.

A Toyota struck the rear of a semi on southbound I‑270 near Tuttle Crossing in Dublin on May 20; the driver was pronounced dead and southbound lanes were closed.