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.

A developer‑linked LLC is asking the Downtown Commission to demolish two century‑old storefronts on South High, the adjacent Ohio National Bank would be spared. Preservationists have objected.

A judge has ruled the man accused in the Crestline double homicide not competent to stand trial, pausing the 11-count case while he receives psychiatric treatment.

The Columbus Board of Education extended Dr. Angela Chapman’s contract through July 2029, keeping pay at $265,000 as the district confronts a $109 million projected gap. The agreement includes tech stipends, leave and an annual review process.

Rooster Joe Coffee is renovating the old Versailles firehouse at 39 S Center St for a second location that will pair coffee with Made Apparel. Demolition has begun and updates will appear on the shop’s social channels.

A Franklin County autopsy finds multiple skull fractures and brain injuries in 9‑month‑old Michael Tustin, his mother has been indicted on murder charges. The coroner ruled the death a homicide.