Columbus police say a 31‑year‑old allegedly pulled an axe after filling a cup at a store fountain on E. Dublin Granville Road and was arrested on aggravated‑robbery charges.

Pickerington voters decide May 5 whether to add a 1.25% school income tax. Officials say the money would prevent deep program and staff cuts as enrollment rises.

Cool, partly cloudy Thursday with highs near 58°F. Frost possible Friday and Saturday mornings, showers and storms return Monday.

A scheduling mix-up between a contractor and a state agency pushed demolition for the $54M Opportunity Pointe affordable-housing project in Columbus to May 6. The pause delays plans to clear the block for workforce and student units near Columbus State.

Dublin native Abby Steiner has filed a Massachusetts suit alleging Puma shoes and a Mercedes‑affiliated spike design caused repeated foot injuries and surgeries that derailed her running career.

House Bill 828 would require Ohio employers to disclose when they use AI in hiring, mandate human review of outputs and give applicants a non‑AI alternative.

Ronald Lidderdale pleaded guilty to 31 federal counts after sending powder‑filled threats to dozens of Ohio officials, sentencing is pending.

Mayor Andrew Ginther announced a Short North safety push that pairs a new safety office with parking‑lot closures, extra cameras and doubled ambassador patrols.

Crain's roundup of Q1 2026 VC rounds shows Ohio startups pulled in several big checks, led by a $30M Series B for Solon-based Eagle Wireless.

Columbus Taco Fest will move to Fortress Obetz on June 6–7 and will be strictly 21+ this year, a shift organizers say stems from recent safety problems.

A Columbus man was arrested after deputies say roughly 20 pounds of marijuana were found in his trunk following a mid‑morning chase that ended with a K‑9 capture.

Hundreds gathered at the Ohio Statehouse urging lawmakers to expand access to Alzheimer’s biomarker tests, require dementia training for aides and fund a statewide awareness campaign.

Dunkin' is moving into a former Hardee's and Ohio Deli site in Central Ohio, the latest in a string of fast‑food conversions around Columbus. Permits and job postings usually signal the build‑out ahead of an opening.