Hazy skies and highs near 94F in Columbus today; MORPC has issued an Air Quality Alert through midnight.

Columbus police released a photo seeking two women after an early-morning Short North assault that left a woman injured and robbed.

A former Powell couple were indicted after state investigators say they billed Medicaid for services that never happened, costing Ohio about $9.3M.

Campaign filings show Elon Musk donated $5M to V‑PAC, the super PAC backing Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio bid — a new big‑money boost reshaping the race.

LifeCare Alliance will take over meal routes after Senior Resource Connection closed June 30, keeping more than 800 Miami Valley seniors fed. Deliveries for added clients begin July 15.

Rally House filed plans to demolish and rebuild its Lane Avenue shop across from Ohio Stadium into a much larger store with a 400‑sqft electronic billboard.

Einstein Bros. opened a 1,372-square-foot bakery at 4776 Morse Road in Gahanna featuring the chain's 'Elevate the Morning' design and mobile pickup.

Linden Tree Montessori will open Aug. 25 in the Linden neighborhood with tuition‑free K–2 seats and a tiered pre‑K plan. Enrollment is open and seats are limited.

Columbus' year-to-date homicide total now matches last year's mid‑July count, while neighbors celebrated new lighting at Fairwood Park.

Morrow County prosecutors have asked homeowners and businesses to preserve and share surveillance footage after a recent string of fraudulent check cashings in Mount Gilead and Cardington.

A national Ohio State study finds administrators — not teachers — bear the brunt of parental verbal threats, which rose after pandemic restrictions ended. The paper urges tiered supports and clearer parent communication.

An officer was wounded by another officer at 2699 Divot Place during a domestic-dispute response; a dog was also shot and taken to animal control.

A Heat Advisory and Air Quality Alert are in effect in Columbus today. Expect highs near 97°F and heat‑index values up to 102°F—seek cooling and limit outdoor exertion.