Gov. DeWine signed emergency rules to speed revalidation and let Ohio drop high‑risk Medicaid providers as a House task force and CMS tighten oversight.

Penn Station is rebranding as Penn Station Sandwiches, expanding its menu with sandwiches, wraps and bowls while selectively pruning underperforming locations.

A man was killed Monday night in a motorcycle crash on Stelzer Road just north of East 7th Avenue on Columbus' East Side, police say.

A 54-year-old Marion motorcyclist died Monday after a collision at SR 4 and White Oaks Road; a 16-year-old driver suffered minor injuries and authorities are investigating.

Legacy Smokehouse in Old Hilliard will close on May 31 after nearly a decade on Main Street. The Business First report confirms the last day and points readers to the restaurant’s site for contact details.

OHSAA member schools approved new transfer exceptions and a new NIL bylaw that lets students sign marketing deals with agent disclosure requirements.

A Springfield man was arrested this week on what state troopers say is his tenth OVI charge. Local records show seven prior convictions and two more cases from 2025–2026 remain open.

The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether Gov. Mike DeWine must ask the feds to unlock roughly $900M in pandemic unemployment funds for Ohio workers.

Video shows a man pointing a green laser at a Columbus police helicopter. Authorities arrested a suspect and say they recovered a laser device.

Ohio Republicans filed a joint resolution to enshrine a photo‑ID rule in the state constitution, triggering a fast legislative timeline and likely legal fights.

A city partnership with the Central Ohio Community Land Trust helped deliver dozens of permanently affordable homes in 2025, most to first‑time buyers.

Highs near 90°F this afternoon with gusty southerly winds. Late-day storms—some strong—are possible tonight.

Police served a search warrant Monday at K Spa in Powell after a months-long probe; investigators remained on scene and are asking the public for tips.