A wellness check on Columbus' east side became a homicide investigation after a 67-year-old woman was found dead; a 31-year-old man has been charged.

A GasBuddy survey of 500 stations shows Columbus pump prices jumped about 26.5¢ this week, with some stations near $5 per gallon.

Sunny Monday with a high near 91°F; temperatures climb into the mid‑to‑upper 90s midweek. Cooling centers are open across Columbus.

Gahanna police say suspects fired a handgun during early-morning vehicle break-ins in Rose Run; detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and asking for tips.

Commissioners approved a new special-event permit and accepted a $1.57M state road grant tied to the Grand Village at Hocking Hills.

A man died after a mid‑morning shooting near Martin Park on Columbus' South Side. Police are searching for a light‑colored vehicle and asking witnesses to come forward.

A new white paper finds most Ohio legislative primaries from 2018–2026 were uncontested, with many races decided before voters had a real choice.

More than 2,000 people will gather at Genoa Park Saturday for Lifeline of Ohio’s Dash for Donation, honoring donors and raising funds for donor‑family aftercare and outreach.

A Harrison County judge raised Jamie Wright’s bond to $40,000 after prosecutors moved to revoke her community‑based control in the Jewett animal‑abuse case.

Mostly cloudy morning, highs near 87°F Sunday with a slight chance of evening showers. Temperatures spike into the 90s midweek and cooling centers are open.

A free two-day festival at Columbus Main Library and Topiary Park this weekend brings more than 200 authors, panels, signings and a busy marketplace.

A roof inlet caught fire overnight at an OSU construction site on John H. Herrick Drive; firefighters reported no injuries and investigators are probing the cause.

A new shop called Anything Bagels will take over the former Marx Bagels unit at 6115 McNaughten Road. The buyer filed a trademark and says he will honor the spot’s history.