The Shumaker, a century‑old Essex factory at 219 N. Columbus St., has reopened after a $24M conversion into 60 apartments, short‑term rentals and ground‑floor commercial space. Leasing is now rolling out this spring.

Whitehall police arrested a man Friday after social‑media posts threatening schools. He faces an inducing‑panic charge and is jailed on $150,000 bond.

A Franklin County defendant smeared feces on a courtroom table on April 27, forcing removal, cleanup and a new trial date in early June while prosecutors weigh new charges.

A wave of fake "Final Notice" texts are hitting Columbus drivers. County officials warn: don’t scan the QR code and report suspicious messages.

A Findlay Republican is drafting a bill to pause Ohio's gas tax for three months as pump prices climb toward $5 in some places. The plan could ease summer travel costs but raises questions about highway funding.

Sen. Rand Paul announced a constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship, staking a political challenge as the Supreme Court weighs a related case.

A man was cut in the face after confronting a suspected car thief in a downtown Liberty Street garage. Police have released a photo and are asking for tips.

Two bills in the Ohio legislature would set nurse-to-patient ratios and strengthen nurse-led staffing committees after a union survey found widespread understaffing. Advocates and hospitals are preparing for a committee fight in Columbus.

A pop-up cocktail project is going brick-and-mortar in Franklinton with rotating themes, art events and late-night hours. Opening is expected by the end of May.

After 42 years at the helm, Mid-Ohio Food Collective CEO Matt Habash will retire at the end of 2026 as the board launches a national search for his successor.

Wilberforce University announced that student Savanna Jones has died and law enforcement is investigating. The school has posted a letter and offered counseling for the campus community.

On April 29, 2026 the Ohio Supreme Court ruled AEP Ohio need not refund nearly $75M tied to two OVEC coal plants. The decision upholds PUCO’s prudency finding and leaves past collections intact.

Olivia Rodrigo will play two nights at Columbus’s Schottenstein Center on Oct. 29–30, 2026. Amex presale runs May 5–6 and the public sale is May 7, here are early deals and tips.