High winds pummeled Union County on Friday, damaging homes and flooding 911 lines as crews worked to clear roads and downed power lines.

A Columbus police helicopter followed a speeding black SUV across I‑70 and I‑71 on Feb. 19. Four passengers were captured in Franklin Park and face felony drug and weapons charges.

Firefighters rushed to a church on the 1600 block of Moorefield Street in Springfield early Saturday. Officials are investigating, no injuries have been confirmed.

Urbana’s council approved a 12‑month moratorium after hundreds of residents warned a proposed $1B data center could threaten the aquifer that feeds Cedar Bog. The pause gives officials time to study water, power and zoning impacts.

A sharp warm-up will push highs into the 70s on Sunday before a windy, rainy front brings possible strong storms and a rapid cool down Monday. Expect gusts and a changeover to brief snow Monday night.

The cleared Spaghetti Warehouse lot at 397 W. Broad is officially for sale, and developers say they want an affordable-housing partner to lead the next phase of redevelopment. The listing and prior commission hearings shape what comes next for the site.

COhatch and the City of Dublin unveiled Riverview Village, a riverfront innovation district centered on a new headquarters and restored historic homes, with construction set to begin in April 2026.

A State of the Sector analysis presented to the city's funding panel says Columbus nonprofits need $135–$162M a year to avoid cuts and strengthen core services.

Ramaswamy's campaign announced a $10M statewide ad buy in Ohio, rolling out two TV spots that put his family and law‑and‑order message front and center.

S.B. 163 would outlaw AI‑generated child sexual‑abuse material, require AI watermarks and expand identity‑fraud laws as lawmakers and tech groups haggle over fixes.

City‑level simulations show many Ohio households are only a modest surprise expense away from poverty, with tipping points as low as about $11,500 in some metros.

Huli Huli Tiki Lounge plans a Downtown Columbus location at 22 E. Mound St. this spring, expanding the Powell concept with new events and a revamped menu.

Morrow County deputies say a traffic stop behind the Duke and Duchess on Tuesday led to the seizure of suspected meth, about 175 grams of fentanyl, a loaded firearm and $5,570 in cash.