Clark Kellogg is backing a planned single‑gender boarding academy in Columbus that aims to reserve seats for foster youth and hopes to open by fall 2028.

A statewide review and federal inspection records show repeated lapses at 16 Arbors facilities; families say fines have not stopped preventable deaths.

Two years after the EF3 tornado, Lakeview still shows empty storefronts, scattered debris and stalled rebuilds even as leaders talk about a reimagined downtown.

Ohio’s SUN Bucks is issuing a one-time $120 grocery benefit per eligible child this summer; applications are open through Aug. 14, 2026. Learn who qualifies and how cards will be issued.

Neighbors from Maine to Ohio are forcing pauses on AI data centers amid worries over power, water and rising utility bills. Local fights have reached statehouses.

Jason Hall is resigning as CEO of The Columbus Partnership; Corrine Burger will serve as interim chief as the board launches a national search. The move follows recent leadership turnover at the organization.

A Putnam County player hit the $150,000 top prize on an Ohio Lottery Aces and 8's scratch-off. After taxes the payout is about $109,875.

A Springfield family and the Springfield NAACP are pressing for a formal investigation after an autistic second‑grader was reportedly bullied at a Columbus school; they want policy changes and supports.

Meta named Houston a pilot city for a $115M workforce academy that offers free training and a job guarantee for skilled‑trade roles tied to data‑center work.

One Ohio ticket won $50,000 in Saturday's Powerball draw while the jackpot rolled to an estimated $225 million ahead of Monday's drawing.

Columbus will move water and sewer customers from quarterly to monthly billing in July as upgraded meters and a new billing system allow automated monthly reads.

The postal workers’ union says staff filed grievances about suspected mold at the Hilliard post office; OSHA and USPS have been notified and evaluations are underway.

OhioHealth has walked away from talks to add Fairfield Medical Center amid regulatory hurdles. Fairfield signed a letter of intent to explore a partnership with Adena Health.