A person was pronounced dead Saturday after a shooting on the 5400 block of Malibu Drive in east Columbus. Detectives have the scene taped off and are investigating.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol will stage OVI checkpoints across Ohio May 14–16 as officials cite a surge in serious and fatal impaired-driving crashes this year.

Former Ohio coach Brian Smith sued Ohio University on May 8, 2026, alleging wrongful termination and seeking roughly $2.5 million. He denies the university's misconduct claims.

Ohio Living filed a preliminary site plan to tear down Westminster Terrace and build mid‑rise residential buildings plus a new on‑campus healthcare center. The filing was submitted to the City of Columbus for review.

Columbus sued landlords of two North Side apartment complexes after inspectors found severe fire‑safety lapses and a judge ordered temporary fire‑watch patrols. The filing asks the environmental court to force repairs and safety measures.

The Memorial Tournament returns to Muirfield Village June 1–7 for its 50th anniversary, bringing special events, commemorative merchandise and charity tie‑ins to Dublin.

A family-run Columbus nursery that opened in 1929 is slated to be torn down for an apartment project near John Glenn International Airport. The move would reshape a long-standing local business.

An 82-year-old man was killed crossing Blacklick Road in Liberty Township Tuesday evening after being struck by a car. State troopers are investigating the fatal crash.

A person was shot during an argument at Lockbourne Road and Whittier Street Monday night; police say the victim is expected to recover.

Breeze Airways will start seasonal nonstop flights from Columbus to Punta Cana in January 2027, adding the airport's first direct Caribbean service.

Westerville-based Marzetti closed a $400M deal to buy Bachan’s, adding the Sebastopol-born Japanese barbecue sauce to its portfolio. The purchase brings a fast-growing, clean-label brand with about $87M in trailing sales.

Mandatory outdoor watering limits take effect May 15 in Jefferson Township, schedule tied to address numbers and fines apply for repeat violations.

A Columbus mother was arrested after authorities say she set a bedroom on fire while four children were inside, no injuries were reported and the children are now with county services.