Morning fog and wildfire smoke trimmed visibility in Columbus; an Air Quality Alert runs through Monday and storms are likely Tuesday. Expect mostly sunny skies today.

Four children and a grandmother died after carbon monoxide was confirmed inside a Ford Explorer that had pulled over in North Toledo.

Nearly one in four Ohio small businesses say worker quality is their biggest problem. Shortages could shape hiring, pay and Main Street growth.

A calendar quirk means many SSI recipients will get two deposits in July and no separate check dated August 1. Here’s who will be affected and why.

Miamisburg’s school board voted to send a 0.5% traditional income tax to voters this November to shore up multi‑million‑dollar shortfalls. The measure would apply broadly and phase in over 18 months.

A plane flew a 'Columbus Zoo Sucks' banner over the zoo after a local father said the park's wristband policy harmed his autistic son. The stunt escalated a years-long dispute.

ODOT District 12's new photos and stats show a major rise in roadside litter, with cleanup now costing roughly $10M a year.

A Marion County jury convicted Isaiah Redmon of multiple felonies after a Sept. 22 home invasion and a drive-by that sent gunfire toward officers and neighbors.

Ohio State is installing more than 7,200 sq ft of LED displays and nearly 64 million pixels at the Schottenstein Center, paired with a new audio system.

A 3-year-old has died after carbon monoxide was detected inside a running car in Columbus; police say two other children were hospitalized and the death is under investigation.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely in Columbus this afternoon and evening, with gusty winds and brief heavy rain possible. Plan for a wet, gusty commute.

State agents disabled about 51 suspected illegal slot machines in raids at a north Columbus business and a Westerville apartment; investigators recovered cash and say the probe is ongoing.

Columbus is offering a 20% point‑of‑sale solar rebate (up to $5,000) through the 2026 solar co‑op, aiming to blunt the impact of a federal residential tax credit that ended in 2025.