Dave Yost is resigning as Ohio attorney general on May 7, 2026, handing Gov. Mike DeWine the job of naming a temporary successor and potentially reshuffling statewide offices. Here’s how the appointment and election rules will play out.

A Columbus trucker ended up with two winning Pick 5 tickets after a clerk reprinted his lost ticket, boosting his pre‑tax prize to $50,834.

Clintonville residents pressed city leaders after repeated deer damage; Columbus could outlaw intentional feeding to break herd congregations. Local meetings and a city survey pushed the issue to council.

Bank of America has awarded CAPA $500,000 to help convert the historic Central Presbyterian Church at 132 S. Third St. into a mid‑sized music hall, with work set to begin in May 2026.

The Memorial Tournament returns to Muirfield Village June 1–7 for its 50th anniversary, bringing special events, commemorative merchandise and charity tie‑ins to Dublin.

Plain City police found 26-year-old Charlie Tona Thach’s body in a retention pond nearly two weeks after his car crashed there; an autopsy is pending. Authorities say dive teams and sonar initially missed the body.

Viral Eastmoor favorite Órale Güey is expanding to Worthington, adding evening service and a May 23 grand opening.

The Community Shelter Board's point-in-time count found 2,587 people experiencing homelessness and a 43% rise in those living outside. Officials say housing shortages and behavioral-health needs are driving the shift.

A Franklin County grand jury indicted Juanito Ackerman in the April 25 Bryden Road killing of Erica Frank; bond was set at $3 million and court orders bar contact with next of kin.

Mozart's longtime Clintonville location is listed for sale; owner Anand Saha says he wants to preserve the building while exploring a smaller bakery plus new tenants.

Bruno Mars comes to Ohio Stadium on May 20 and primary tickets are thin. Resale prices vary widely — compare verified marketplaces and watch for short‑term promos.

Cool Thursday with a high near 59°F. Rain likely Friday night and thunderstorms possible Sunday.

Ohio’s casino regulator posted a draft rule to bar credit‑card deposits for sports wagers, public comment runs through May 15. Major operators have already pulled card funding.