Council approved a $125,000 emergency grant to fund showers, secure storage and trash removal for people living outdoors in Columbus.

Cooling centers are open across Clark County as a heat advisory warns of mid‑90s temperatures through Thursday. Libraries, churches and the Salvation Army are among the sites.

Reynoldsburg will limit its Civic Park fireworks to residents and invited guests after a large brawl at a nearby festival. Free wristbands are required and available through July 2.

Gahanna-Jefferson will redraw attendance boundaries after modeling found two schools over capacity. Draft maps are expected this fall to take effect in 2027–28.

Westerville's July 4 lineup includes a veterans 5K, an Uptown parade and a 10 p.m. fireworks show at the Sports Complex. Expect road closures and extra parking.

Grove City Council meets tonight to review a proposed community center and continue a charter review of the city's form of government. Agenda, livestream and public-comment links are posted.

ComFest kicked off at Goodale Park for its 54th year, but organizers warned that scattered storms could force temporary stage and vendor shutdowns. Check updates before heading out.

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.