An inspector general probe is underway after a viral video showed Columbus police take a woman to the ground in Linden. The DIG will review body‑cam and dash footage.

Short North favorite Rooh will debut Mornings by Rooh, a weekend breakfast pop-up, when it reopens April 10 after a brief refresh.

Labor and IBEW Local 688 are campaigning to overturn Richland County's industrial solar ban ahead of a May referendum. Organizers point to jobs and tax revenue.

A 0.6‑mill, 10‑year renewal that funds about 75% of Clark County parks operations will be on the May 5 ballot. Officials warn another defeat could force service cuts.

Nearly 100 No Kings rallies will hit Ohio on March 28, with local actions in Cleveland, Columbus and Canton as organizers push a third nationwide day of action.

ACLU of Ohio has filed a federal class-action in Columbus, accusing ICE, CBP and DHS of warrantless arrests across the state and asking a judge to block the practice and purge records.

The Ohio House passed HB 92 on Wednesday, limiting when cities can place liens on landlords for unpaid tenant water bills and changing how municipal utilities collect. The move splits lawmakers and utilities over who ultimately pays.

Columbus police released a photo of a suspect accused of an armed robbery in southwest Columbus. Detectives say anyone with tips should contact the Robbery Unit.

Survivors and Ohio Moms Demand Action pressed lawmakers in Columbus to prioritize safe-storage, training and other gun-safety measures amid debate over HB 495.

A Concourse B drop box at John Glenn is collecting $20 grocery, gas and restaurant gift cards to help TSA employees working without pay during the partial shutdown.

A city‑county advisory panel wants to redirect bed‑tax revenue from the Greater Columbus Arts Council to Experience Columbus and fund arts with a proposed county cigarette tax.

Mikey's Late Night Slice has filed plans to reopen at 1312 Grandview Ave in Grandview Heights, with a Planning Commission review set for March 18 and a mid‑2026 target.

Bob Evans Farms will be the sole tenant at a new 196,400‑sq‑ft cold‑storage center in Fairborn, adding modern freezer capacity to the I‑70/I‑675 corridor.