Saturday’s Powerball produced no grand‑prize winner, Ohio players claimed thousands in smaller prizes, and the next jackpot estimate climbed toward $87 million.

Downtown Columbus announced 200+ free summer events, with a free Bruce Hornsby concert Aug. 15 at Columbus Commons and markets, fitness classes and family days across downtown.

A downtown Columbus shooting near South Grant Avenue left one person dead and another hurt after what police say was a robbery gone wrong. Multiple people were detained.

Cool start near 45°F; gusty winds Sunday and a Freeze Warning 2–10 AM Monday, April 20 could harm plants. Temperatures rebound into the 70s–80s midweek.

Short North favorite The Lox filed permits for a Polaris storefront at 2140 Ikea Way and will join the Galaxy at Polaris development. The shop brings hand‑rolled bagels and signature sandwiches to the Ikea/Topgolf corridor.

Former Delaware councilmember Cory Hoffman pleaded guilty to telecommunications harassment and was sentenced to 180 days in jail after telling a judge he'd sought treatment.

A Cardington man was sentenced to 171 months for two armed Huntington Bank robberies near Polaris. Prosecutors say the pair of hold‑ups netted about $41,000 in cash.

Top executives at OH.io say they were fired and have sued co‑founder Ratmir Timashev, raising governance questions at the Columbus‑backed AI venture.

A small plane went down Friday near County Road 1A on the Scioto /Lawrence county line. Emergency crews are on scene and details remain limited.

Federal review kept the Appalachian hydrogen hub (ARCH2) in the portfolio, preserving Morgantown’s program office and giving the project more runway ahead of an April EIS.

S.B. 278 cleared the Ohio Senate on April 15, a bill that would let private plaintiffs seek punitive damages from cities that pass local gun-safety laws. Columbus and other cities say they will fight the change in court.

Residents at Crestwood Village report roaches, sewage and water damage, the City Attorney has sued and code enforcement is investigating. Tenants say repairs are slow and sometimes happen only after units are vacated.

Judge Mark Serrott acquitted LaRoy Robinson of murder after a bench trial but left a weapons conviction intact and ordered community control and fines. The case grew from a Dec. 2, 2023 confrontation on Cornell Avenue.