An Ohio State study using objective lab tests of 60 adults finds long COVID often causes measurable smell, hearing, balance and cognitive problems, with age and severe illness linked to worse outcomes.

Dayton’s Chilli’s Wings & Fish is opening a third location at 3015 Dixie Highway in Hamilton, aiming for a June–July debut with wings, fried fish and group combos.

A child was detained after a father was shot Tuesday on Columbus’ East Side. The victim is in stable condition while police investigate. Details remain limited.

Columbus City Schools would let teachers decide when students can use AI on assignments, while setting limits, data protections and academic-integrity rules.

A police-involved shooting on Schrock Road Tuesday night drew a heavy Columbus police response and blocked traffic in the 1900 block. Authorities have released few details.

A $12.5M state patch for federal SNAP administrative cuts is being split evenly across counties, leaving Cuyahoga facing a roughly $7.5M shortfall and possible layoffs.

Daren Griffin has taken charge of the Columbus airports as CMH Next’s $2 billion terminal rises. He’s juggling construction, TSA changes and a push for Europe flights.

Midlife buyers are flocking to Columbus for affordability, a steady job market and housing that promises long-term value.

A federal judge revoked the U.S. citizenship of two researchers accused of stealing exosome trade secrets and selling them to China. The order follows criminal convictions and a multi‑agency probe.

A two‑alarm structure fire erupted early Wednesday at 655 East Fifth Avenue in Lancaster, sending police and fire crews to the scene and prompting an avoid‑the‑area advisory.

A Long Cane Elementary nurse was arrested after investigators say she took Adderall meant for students. The arrest has triggered both a criminal probe and a licensing review.

A JobsOhio relocation incentive is helping Ohio employers recruit out‑of‑state STEM talent, with early payouts to dozens of companies while local training ramps up.

Skeletal remains and clothing were discovered in a field near Riverside Drive and Bright Road, the Franklin County Coroner is handling identification as police investigate.