Veteran chef Derek Bush named his new Hilliard spot Medley Kitchen and is targeting a September 2026 opening inside the TruePointe development.

Court records allege a Columbus police officer strangled his girlfriend multiple times; he was arrested June 16 and an arraignment is scheduled in Franklin County.

Ochoa Mexican Grill will take over the former Pecan Penny’s at 113 E Main St, bringing patios, fire pits and Tex‑Mex shareables to downtown Columbus this summer.

Teresa Moore died after a van ran a red light and struck a sedan at SR 3 and Galena Road in Berkshire Township; two others were seriously injured.

A Columbus man faces aggravated vehicular homicide charges after a Nov. 30 Clintonville head‑on crash that killed 62‑year‑old Martin Smith.

One person was shot late Tuesday along East 16th Avenue in South Linden and was rushed to the hospital in stable condition. Police say there are no suspects as investigators probe the shooting.

Prairie Township has scheduled an inspection of Alpine Village Apartments after tenants reported mold and broken appliances. Officials say responsibility for repairs falls to the property owner.

House Bill 210 would make catalytic‑converter theft a felony, add fines for traffickers and tighten scrap‑dealer rules. The package is now on Gov. DeWine’s desk.

House Bill 3 raises fines, allows bus-mounted cameras as evidence and creates stricter penalties for repeat offenders. The measure now goes to Gov. Mike DeWine.

A motorcyclist died in a crash on Sullivant Avenue in Columbus' Hilltop; police closed the roadway while the Accident Investigation Unit probed the scene. Witnesses gave statements as detectives worked.

A person was killed Tuesday night during an apparent robbery at a Karl Road convenience store. Columbus police say the investigation is ongoing.

The Ohio House advanced House Bill 528 to set a seven‑year mandatory minimum for forcible rape; the measure clears the House and now heads to the Senate amid support and warnings from advocates.

ODOT will close multiple downtown ramps at 9 p.m. Tuesday for about two weeks, rerouting traffic onto I‑270, I‑670 and surface streets. Expect overnight detours and delays.