An eight-week federal probe in Dayton led to 47 federal charges and the seizure of 176 firearms, officials say. The sweep exposed ties into Cincinnati.

Senate Bill 419 would lower Ohio’s learner-permit age to 15 and require a year of supervised driving, splitting safety advocates, driving schools and lawmakers.

Mostly clear and cool Tuesday in Columbus, high near 78°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday night through Saturday; heat returns Monday.

A 47-year-old man surrendered to SWAT negotiators after barricading himself on Lincoln Park Circle; no injuries were reported and charges are pending.

Coffee Connections will leave its downtown Main Street location after owners reported a sinking floor beneath the counter. The family plans a final prayer and pop-up schedule while it searches for a new home.

Harvest Pizzeria is expanding into downtown Hilliard, bringing wood-fired pies and a locally sourced menu to the suburb's growing dining scene.

Neighbors from Maine to Ohio are forcing pauses on AI data centers amid worries over power, water and rising utility bills. Local fights have reached statehouses.

Columbus gas averages fell to about $3.89 per gallon last week, but analysts warn the drop could be temporary amid global volatility and price‑cycling.

Jason Hall is resigning as CEO of The Columbus Partnership; Corrine Burger will serve as interim chief as the board launches a national search. The move follows recent leadership turnover at the organization.

The Ohio Senate approved SB423 to let tech staffing platforms connect clinicians with hospitals and nursing homes; lawmakers say it’s a quick fix amid a workforce crisis.

A person who walked away from a crash on Columbus' Northeast Side was struck and killed on Morse Road; the driver later met with detectives as the Accident Investigation Unit probes a hit-skip.

Dublin’s planning board signed off on Phase 1 of The Beacon, a $100M, 21.5‑acre senior‑living campus that includes a four‑story building with roughly 141 units. The approval advances a four‑phase plan that adds independent and assisted living to Bright Road.

Rain and fog this morning with showers and thunderstorms likely through the afternoon. Flood watch and gusty winds could slow the commute.