City Council rezoned the 25‑acre former Big Lots headquarters, clearing the way for OhioHealth to explore converting the campus into hospital or medical uses.

Two armed robberies near Ohio State left students shaken during graduation weekend; police are seeking video and tips as they investigate.

Sunny Tuesday gives way to showers and gusty winds overnight into Wednesday. Weekend temperatures jump into the 80s–90s.

A Columbus appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday in a four‑year fight over Ohio's EdChoice vouchers that could affect about 150,000 students and more than $1 billion in state money.

Marker Development’s The Guild will add 260 apartments — including 78 affordable units — to the East 5th corridor near Italian Village, joining Crossline and other projects.

A Pennsylvania packer recalled 13,619 pounds of sunflower seeds after finding undeclared cashews in packages sold at major chains. Shoppers should check UPCs and dates.

A nationwide analysis of wearable-linked health records found postoperative step counts strongly predict recovery: each extra 1,000 steps was tied to shorter stays and fewer complications.

Bucyrus City Schools were closed Monday after police reported an armed, barricaded suspect in the 900 block of East Warren Street. Authorities urged residents to avoid the area while officers worked the scene.

Three Olentangy high schools were temporarily locked down Monday after threats deputies say resembled swatting calls; investigators cleared the campuses and are tracing the source.

A person was critically injured Monday in a shooting near East Livingston and Courtright on Columbus' East Side. The victim was taken to hospital and detectives are investigating.

A federal suit says Rise Brands’ Pins Mechanical forced tipped workers into unlawful tip pools and underpaid bartenders at its Easton location and elsewhere.

Chipotle is proposing second locations in Delaware and Marysville—one as part of a Sunbury Road commercial project and one at a Marysville outparcel.

A petition drawing thousands wants Columbus FOP president Brian Steel removed after he called the head of the Columbus NAACP a "poverty pimp." Organizers demand leadership change and a public apology.