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.

A court filing in House v. NCAA asks judges to exclude multimedia‑rights partners from settlement oversight — a ruling that could let schools route sponsor cash past the $20.5M cap and ignite a spending race.

Cap City takes over downtown Columbus this Saturday: thousands of runners, early-morning road closures and a big finish-line party at the Columbus Commons. Here’s the quick guide for runners and neighbors.

A Beachwood lawmaker plans to introduce a medical aid‑in‑dying bill and will speak at a Statehouse press conference Thursday, advocates and opponents are already lining up.

Jeni's has tapped former Ben & Jerry's CEO David Stever to lead national expansion and franchising from its Columbus base. The hire pairs artisan roots with seasoned CPG leadership.

Columbus City Council approved a final $2 million payment to finish the Gravity Greenhouse phase in Franklinton, closing the city's financial role as the project nears completion.

City and school leaders launched a joint committee to inventory district land, pilot a community-campus program at Northland High and explore housing and service partnerships.

At COHHIO's Housing Ohio conference, advocates warned Ohio's working families are being priced out of rentals and cited a statewide 266,000-unit shortfall.

Senators Schaffer and Brenner filed SB 422 to bar Tier II and III sex offenders from schools and child‑care sites, with limited exceptions and stepped‑up penalties.

Clear start, highs near 77°F and scattered afternoon thunderstorms possible. More widespread rain Friday–Saturday and a stronger system could arrive Monday.

Westerville Public Library's X account was briefly hijacked on Tuesday and posted calls for violence against Nigerian politicians, staff say the account was hacked and posts were removed.

A newly filed disclosure shows Vivek Ramaswamy holds a stake in 8VC, the venture firm tied to Anduril — the defense company getting $830M+ in Ohio incentives. Ethics questions have followed.

Equitas Health filed plans to tear down a Hilltop bar and build an 11,000‑square‑foot clinic offering primary care, HIV/STI testing, mental‑health services and a pharmacy.