Commissioners approved a new special-event permit and accepted a $1.57M state road grant tied to the Grand Village at Hocking Hills.

A man died after a mid‑morning shooting near Martin Park on Columbus' South Side. Police are searching for a light‑colored vehicle and asking witnesses to come forward.

A new white paper finds most Ohio legislative primaries from 2018–2026 were uncontested, with many races decided before voters had a real choice.

More than 2,000 people will gather at Genoa Park Saturday for Lifeline of Ohio’s Dash for Donation, honoring donors and raising funds for donor‑family aftercare and outreach.

A Harrison County judge raised Jamie Wright’s bond to $40,000 after prosecutors moved to revoke her community‑based control in the Jewett animal‑abuse case.

Mostly cloudy morning, highs near 87°F Sunday with a slight chance of evening showers. Temperatures spike into the 90s midweek and cooling centers are open.

A free two-day festival at Columbus Main Library and Topiary Park this weekend brings more than 200 authors, panels, signings and a busy marketplace.

A roof inlet caught fire overnight at an OSU construction site on John H. Herrick Drive; firefighters reported no injuries and investigators are probing the cause.

A new shop called Anything Bagels will take over the former Marx Bagels unit at 6115 McNaughten Road. The buyer filed a trademark and says he will honor the spot’s history.

A Columbus man was arrested nearly nine months after an Oct. 7, 2025 downtown bus stop stabbing; detectives say surveillance footage and a tip led to the arrest.

Two audits reached different conclusions about pay raises for Columbus City Schools executives, prompting the district to tighten approval rules amid budget pressure.

Search teams recovered the body of 77-year-old Donna Granados from the Hocking River near Goodwin Avenue; the Fairfield County Coroner is assisting. Investigation is ongoing.

A viral video shows fireworks hurled into a Short North crowd, prompting a police probe and renewed safety worries from residents and business owners.