Rebol will take over the former Hot Chicken Takeover at 935 Polaris Parkway in Westerville. An official opening date has not been announced.

Both gubernatorial contenders oppose a gas‑tax hike but offer different plans to close a looming highway funding gap. The state’s budget math will force hard choices on tolls, fees or cuts.

A high-speed crash on I-270 southbound near Easton left one driver dead and forced long closures on the southbound lanes.

A suspected domestic‑violence incident in Italian Village left one woman dead and a juvenile hospitalized; a man has been arrested and charged.

A judge dismissed misdemeanor charges against 73‑year‑old Sharon Hinton after a Jan. animal seizure; her daughter pleaded guilty to several counts and owes restitution. The case grew from a rescue that left more than 20 animals in need of care.

More than 100 animals were seized from a Norwich property after deputies found severe neglect and deceased animals. Local shelters and the ASPCA assisted while investigators prepare evidence for prosecutors.

A proposed bill would dedicate about $50 million to buy land or secure easements to expand public hunting across Ohio amid worries about shrinking access. Supporters say the money could reopen parcels that were once open to hunters.

Brief funnel clouds could appear along the I‑70 corridor this afternoon; spotters already reported one near Vandalia. Officials say these features are usually short‑lived.

An appeals court left in place a 25-year term for a Zanesville man convicted in a brutal domestic assault that left his partner severely injured. The ruling rejects his bid to have two charges merged for sentencing.

Patchy fog and spotty morning showers give way to a heat wave starting Monday, with heat indices near or above 100°F across central Ohio.

A person was found unconscious on East Livingston Avenue and remains in critical condition; police arrested a 29-year-old suspect. Detectives are asking witnesses to call in tips.

A second man, 57-year-old Antonio Travis, was indicted and jailed in the December 2024 South Columbus triple homicide; court records list him as a co-defendant.

A $29.5M renovation will reinvest in the Westin Great Southern, downtown Columbus' oldest surviving hotel, following a 2025 sale.