Hilltop’s Overdose Hot Chicken is opening a second Columbus location near Gahanna; a Hamilton Road storefront already bears 'coming soon' and hiring signs.

The Columbus Board approved eliminating 299 district positions to help close a $50M budget gap; officials say most roles were vacant and the cuts target non-classroom staff.

A new Ohio bill would treat vaping products not cleared by federal regulators as contraband, set up a state registry, and tighten retailer licensing and penalties. Sponsors say it’s about enforcement, not a ban.

Two Hamilton Township women have been arrested on felonious assault and child endangerment charges after children said they ran away to escape abuse.

A shooting at a northwest Columbus apartment complex near Dublin left one person critically injured; police are investigating. Details remain limited.

Manjul, the SoHo coffee-and-fashion brand, is opening a café inside Thrive's 4th & 5th development in Weinland Park. Construction is underway and no opening date has been set.

A Toyota struck the rear of a semi on southbound I‑270 near Tuttle Crossing in Dublin on May 20; the driver was pronounced dead and southbound lanes were closed.

State regulators say Antonio's Pizza underpaid 13 Parma workers and owes about $17,000, according to court papers.

A shooting at a northeast Columbus apartment complex left one person dead Wednesday; detectives have the scene taped off and are seeking tips.

Cloudy and muggy this morning in Columbus, showers and thunderstorms likely with highs near 70. Heavier rain possible late Friday—plan for wet commutes.

Atomic Wings, the Buffalo-inspired wing chain, plans a Columbus restaurant near Ohio State University. The move marks the brand's entry into Ohio and ramps up campus takeout options.

City records and the developer show a 27.27‑acre tract at 2575 W. Dublin‑Granville Rd is slated for 474 apartments and townhomes next to Don Scott Field.

Pittsburgh’s MilkShake Factory plans a Columbus outpost at The Commons at Hamilton Quarter; the chain hasn’t announced an opening date. Details remain limited as leasing records and local reporting are still emerging.