Bills filed in November 2025 would let Ohioans choose natural organic reduction — turning remains into soil — and set rules for licensed facilities.

FCCFA applied for up to $100M toward a $400M Nationwide Arena overhaul, but the grant money is tied to unclaimed-state funds now tied up in court. The legal fight could delay awards and reshape the project.

Gusty southwest winds will gust to the mid‑20s this afternoon in Columbus with a chance of light snow overnight. A midweek system could bring spotty 1–4 inches on Thursday.

City leaders say three industrial buildings — nearly 250,000 sq ft — are rising as Delaware upgrades water, sewer and pad readiness to court bigger employers.

Columbus police say a 57-year-old woman was arrested after a Petzinger Road shooting, and the victim is expected to survive. Authorities are asking for tips.

A two-vehicle crash in Lincoln Township killed a Mount Gilead man and a 10-year-old girl, troopers say. Authorities say occupants in the Jeep were unrestrained.

A preprint from Ohio State shows influenza D replicates in human airway models and evades early immune responses. CDC‑journal authors warn that testing and surveillance are limited.

Cincinnati‑born Zundo Ramen & Donburi has set up shop on Westerville's State Street, offering tonkotsu bowls, donburi, chashu buns and bubble tea. Locals can order for pickup or delivery.

A proposed Columbus rental registry prompted a heated City Hall hearing as landlords warned of new costs and legal fights while backers pushed for tougher oversight.

Light snow and gusty northwest winds will make Monday's Columbus commute slick with brief visibility drops and light accumulations possible.

A dark SUV struck a pedestrian in a Morse Road crosswalk on Jan. 24. Police and Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward for tips.

An upscale all-you-can-eat sushi and hibachi spot opened Friday in northwest Columbus near Dublin, adding another option to the city’s growing AYCE sushi scene.

Douglas Stephens, Toledo's utilities director, is set to lead the Northwestern Water and Sewer District beginning March 16, succeeding Jerry Greiner after decades at the helm.