A viral video shows a Columbus florist berating an Uber driver with racial slurs; the clip prompted an apology, online backlash and police contact.

A New York Times poll and FEC filings show Derek Merrin leading Republicans in Ohio’s redrawn 9th District as the May 5 primary approaches.

A wrong-way head-on crash on I-270 early Thursday left one person dead and another critically injured, county deputies say.

Mifflin Elementary will close at the end of the school year after the Madison school board voted to shutter the 441 Reed Road building amid declining enrollment and budget shortfalls.

House Bill 20 would let first responders set a 14‑foot halo and order people back; supporters call it safety, critics say it could chill protest and recording.

New BEA data show Greene, Warren and Butler counties posted some of Ohio’s strongest GDP gains in 2024, with defense spending and big developments helping drive growth.

Franklin County gave Columbus until May 1 to settle unpaid jail invoices or the county will refuse to accept city-code arrestees.

VanTrust says its 300,400‑SF New Albany 300 is fully leased ahead of June delivery, and the developer is already moving forward with New Albany 302 and BoltonTwo across Central Ohio.

Andio Sisters plans a permanent storefront at 150 W. Liberty St. in downtown Wooster. Chef Gina Bertelli will wind down regular Local Roots lunches on May 11 while the space is prepped.

Fog will slow the Thursday morning commute in Columbus; sun returns with highs near 81°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Stronger storms are possible Friday night.

Mayor Ginther unveiled nearly $3M to expand eviction prevention, tenant legal aid and mediation through the Resilient Housing Initiative.

Ohio State revoked the Kappa Delta Rho chapter after student-conduct findings that allege hazing, underage drinking and dangerous behavior. The revocation runs through May 5, 2030.

Habitat for Humanity–MidOhio is launching 14 affordable townhomes in the Devon Triangle, marking its first multifamily build in Columbus. The city is backing the pilot with bond funds as organizers test gentle-density homeownership.