Rising gas prices tied to the Iran war have pushed more Columbus families to food pantries, with Love Chapel reporting a marked jump in April caseloads.

A DoorDash driver was sentenced to 10–15 years after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the Sept. 25 shooting that killed 22‑year‑old Jalesseazay Posey.

Light rain this morning with storms likely this afternoon. Expect gusty south winds, slick roads and patchy fog tonight.

VanTrust launched Park 762, a one‑million‑square‑foot speculative warehouse at Lockbourne near Rickenbacker, adding large‑format capacity to Columbus’ logistics cluster. Marketing lists 40‑ft clear heights and a mid‑2027 availability window.

Jeni’s and Land-Grant bring Strawberry Jam back to Franklinton May 23–24 with strawberry treats, local vendors and live music.

Aveneu, a hybrid grocery and gallery from artist-entrepreneur Azubuike Akunne, aims to open on Mt. Vernon Avenue in June with staples, produce and rotating local art.

Domino's is moving its downtown Columbus location from E. Gay Street to 386 E. Main St., taking over a storefront that recently housed a beignet shop.

Cooper Standard will close its New Lexington plant, impacting about 228 jobs as separations begin Feb. 6, 2026 and the site winds down to a July 1, 2027 closure.

Rep. Nancy Mace filed a resolution to bar naturalized citizens from Congress and other federal posts, touching dozens of lawmakers and prompting swift backlash.

Ohio State’s Billy Ireland reopens May 23 with a redesigned ‘Story of Comics’ gallery and Chris Ware’s exclusive U.S. presentation.

A structure fire Thursday closed Bear Swamp Road between Darby Pottersburg and Shirk roads; authorities asked motorists to avoid the area while crews work.

A Reynoldsburg man received a three-year prison term after pleading guilty in the November attack on a nurse at OSU Wexner Medical Center. The case has reignited calls for stronger hospital safety measures.

Le’ondra Messner, 18, died after gunfire was sent through a Mansfield home’s window; Mansfield police say the investigation is in its early stages.