Columbus filed suit against the owner of a 16-unit West Side property, saying years of criminal activity, code violations and unpaid taxes left tenants in unsafe conditions.

A payroll database shows Westerville City Schools' top earners were district administrators, led by Superintendent Angie Hamberg at about $238,538 in 2025.

State filings show nearly 345,000 shutoffs in a year as average arrears climb; Columbus zip codes are among the hardest hit while bills jump more than 50%.

A plane flew a 'Columbus Zoo Sucks' banner over the zoo after a local father said the park's wristband policy harmed his autistic son. The stunt escalated a years-long dispute.

Columbus is offering a 20% point‑of‑sale solar rebate (up to $5,000) through the 2026 solar co‑op, aiming to blunt the impact of a federal residential tax credit that ended in 2025.

LifeCare Alliance will take over meal routes after Senior Resource Connection closed June 30, keeping more than 800 Miami Valley seniors fed. Deliveries for added clients begin July 15.

A national Ohio State study finds administrators — not teachers — bear the brunt of parental verbal threats, which rose after pandemic restrictions ended. The paper urges tiered supports and clearer parent communication.

A Fourth of July surge left Franklin County's dog shelter over capacity, prompting $18 adoptions and a push for fosters and reclaims.

A graduate assistant coach at Ohio Dominican filed a federal suit alleging unpaid overtime, pay below Ohio minimums and retaliation tied to a reported assault. The complaint combines wage and Title IX claims.

Humana will end its in‑network agreement with Ohio State Wexner Medical Center on Oct. 1, affecting Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members in central Ohio.

More than 2,000 people will gather at Genoa Park Saturday for Lifeline of Ohio’s Dash for Donation, honoring donors and raising funds for donor‑family aftercare and outreach.

Columbus has opened Fire Station 36, a modern four‑bay house on Central College Road funded with bond dollars. City records and a Division of Fire video outline costs and contractors.

Columbus Metropolitan Library staff voted 86% in favor of forming CML United with the Ohio Federation of Teachers. The system says it will enter good-faith negotiations.