House Bill 433 would redraw Ohio’s amusement‑ride fee map. Small inflatable operators warn the changes could be costly while sponsors say they make fees fairer.

Police say a man was charged after his toddler found an unattended gun and accidentally shot himself in southeast Columbus; officials and experts urged secure storage.

A Columbus man pleaded guilty in the fatal 2023 stabbing of James Dawson Jr.; court records say he knocked on the victim's bedroom door before the attack.

Columbus is studying whether to shift Columbus Water & Power to a regional authority while the union vows to fight. The review comes as rates rise and a $2B plant advances.

U.S. Census estimates show Union County added roughly 5,267 housing units from 2020–2025 — about a 23% jump — putting it fourth nationwide and reshaping suburbs north of Columbus.

A Waffle House near Ohio State that ran as a delivery-and-carryout hub will close later this year, removing a late-night pickup option for students and neighbors.

Mitchell’s Steakhouse closed its downtown Columbus dining room Monday with little notice; the Polaris location remains open. Reservations still appear live on the site.

An 18-month-old is critically wounded after a Memorial Day shooting in Columbus. Police are investigating and asking the public for tips.

Scattered storms are possible Tuesday afternoon, with showers and locally heavy rain likely late Tuesday night into Wednesday. Expect soggy commutes and spot flooding.

A person was killed Monday in a shooting in Olde Towne East; Columbus police say detectives are investigating.

Mezcla will reopen June 5 after a van struck its Summit Street storefront in January; months of repairs and community fundraising got the restaurant back on track.

A person was killed Monday in a shooting on Columbus’s southeast side. Officers responded to the 5400 block of Old Coble Street and police are asking for tips.

Upper Arlington's draft mobility program would require registration and city-issued stickers for privately owned e-bikes and e-scooters and could allow police to immobilize unregistered devices.