The 2026 Ohio State Fair adds a new food hall and dozens of debut dishes — from pork belly cones to Biscoff cheesecake on a stick.

Applebee’s has closed its Polaris Parkway restaurant, the local operator said. Staff were reportedly offered transfers to other Columbus locations.

The owners behind Rishi are returning to 114 N. 3rd St with SAGE, an Asian-inspired restaurant promising sushi, tasting menus and live event nights this summer.

Retired Ohio justices joined a Midwest tour and a statehouse push to defend a nonpartisan judiciary, warning that party labels and endorsements are eroding public trust.

A head-on collision at State Route 31 and Mill Road north of Marysville left one person dead and four hospitalized while crews battle a vehicle fire.

Sheriff Dallas Baldwin acknowledged that jail staff violated his ICE‑detention policy after reporting showed a detainee was held post‑bond and turned over to ICE.

Tokyo-born Tonchin is heading to Columbus' Short North, with signs up at the former Mecha Noodle Bar. No official opening date has been announced.

Public payroll shows a COTA maintenance technician logged more than $228,000 in overtime in 2025, prompting scrutiny of staffing and electric-bus reliability.

A wellness check on Columbus' east side became a homicide investigation after a 67-year-old woman was found dead; a 31-year-old man has been charged.

A GasBuddy survey of 500 stations shows Columbus pump prices jumped about 26.5¢ this week, with some stations near $5 per gallon.

Sunny Monday with a high near 91°F; temperatures climb into the mid‑to‑upper 90s midweek. Cooling centers are open across Columbus.

Gahanna police say suspects fired a handgun during early-morning vehicle break-ins in Rose Run; detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and asking for tips.

Commissioners approved a new special-event permit and accepted a $1.57M state road grant tied to the Grand Village at Hocking Hills.