A midday blaze at Lake Eden Apartments on Dempster Drive sent smoke over Columbus’ west side; crews worked the fire for about an hour and the cause remains under review.

The Columbus Symphony will mark America’s 250th with a free concert and fireworks at Columbus Commons on July 4. Tickets are free but required.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sued Superior Air‑Ground Ambulance Service of Ohio, alleging the company hid its out‑of‑network status and left patients with surprise bills. The suit seeks restitution and penalties.

A local developer plans to turn the vacant Chase at 4056 E. Main into La Volta, a sit‑down Italian with retail and a few apartments while adding parking. City and developer materials say the design keeps the bank shell.

CMHA broke ground on AspireCOLUMBUS, an 82‑unit mixed‑income development at 360 S. Third Street that includes voucher‑subsidized and accessible apartments.

Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein filed suit against the Trump administration over a CMS rule his office says would raise premiums and strip ACA exchange coverage for millions.

A pedestrian pushing a cart on Barnett Road was struck and had their legs run over; Columbus police are seeking witnesses.

LaGrange police and the GBI released a sketch after multiple reports of a man peeking into apartment windows along Old Airport Road. Investigators are asking residents to check footage and submit tips.

A Canal Winchester man was sentenced to at least 12 years after an April 2024 Madison Township crash that killed two people and injured others.

A Franklin County grand jury returned a "no bill" in the Grove City barricade shooting from October. Jurors declined to indict the officers involved after reviewing the case.

City leaders want higher fines, license suspensions and a 1,000‑foot limit on tobacco sellers as local surveys show persistent teen vaping.

Giant Eagle will close its Lancaster supermarket this summer; the in‑store pharmacy will shut June 17 and prescriptions are being moved to Kroger on Memorial Drive.

Family and friends in southeast Columbus held a vigil for Shalimar Green and her 11‑year‑old daughter as police investigate and a man faces murder charges.