Showers and a few thunderstorms hit Columbus early Tuesday; a cold front clears by afternoon, bringing drier, cooler conditions through midweek.

FIS plans to double a Columbus credit‑card production facility and add about 100 jobs by 2031 after acquiring Global Payments’ issuer business. The expansion ramps local card‑production capacity.

A new national analysis puts Dayton, Cleveland, Columbus and four other Ohio cities among the nation's highest for vehicle theft. Experts point to vulnerable models and steps drivers can take.

A person was shot Sunday near Columbus' Linden Branch library; one victim is in critical condition and police are investigating.

A Saturday fight on Stoney Hill Road in Lancaster left a man shot and a suspect in custody while deputies continue to investigate.

A late-night shooting at Leader Square Shopping Center left one person critically injured; police are investigating the incident on Petzinger Road.

A late straight red in the Hell Is Real derby sparked an on-field scuffle that spilled into the tunnel at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Coaches, security and police intervened before the scene escalated.

Fog this morning will lift into a hot, humid day. Expect scattered to strong storms tonight with gusty winds and heavy rain possible.

The Ohio State Fair concert series opens next Wednesday at the Celeste Center, with Styx kicking off a run that includes “Weird Al,” Alison Krauss and family shows. Advance tickets include same‑day fair admission and accessibility services are available.

Morning fog clears to highs near 87°F today. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday night with heavy rain and gusty winds.

Ohio lawmakers lined up behind a federal plan to pump $350 million a year into restoring the Ohio River, creating an EPA office to coordinate grants for water quality, habitat and cleanup work.

About $72.1 million will fund 33 roadway‑safety projects across 23 Ohio counties, focusing on roundabouts, sidewalks and intersection upgrades over the next several fiscal years.

Sunny, warm Saturday with a high near 856F. Storm chances climb Sunday night and Monday as humidity peaks.