Robert Sprague’s new campaign ad vows to eliminate Ohio’s ballot drop boxes, reigniting a fight between county election officials and partisan critics. The pledge could reshape absentee voting ahead of the May 5 primary.

Amgen is expanding its New Albany manufacturing campus with a second building, solar arrays and low‑emission systems as it pushes toward company carbon goals. The project blends large‑scale production with a range of green technologies.

State investigators say the Columbus semitruck driver who caused a deadly I‑71 pileup used alternate identities; records were turned over to ICE while criminal charges continue.

Five puppies were found tied inside a box outside the Clark County SPCA in Springfield; the shelter is seeking tips and donations.

Pickerington native Sonny Styles was taken No. 7 overall by the Washington Commanders after a breakout 2025 season at Ohio State. The Buckeye standout arrives in Washington as a versatile, athletic linebacker.

The Cowboys traded up to No. 11 to take Caleb Downs, the 2025 Jim Thorpe Award winner, signaling a priority on Dallas' defense. The pick gives Dallas a versatile, high‑IQ safety to run Christian Parker's scheme.

Luke Combs headlines Ohio Stadium Saturday with a stacked lineup and a 5:20 p.m. start. The Schottenstein Center hints it could be the Shoe's biggest concert yet.

Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese was selected fifth overall by the New York Giants, capping a rise from Glenville to Columbus and into the NFL.

Nick Bankston will unveil steering committee recommendations April 29 for Columbus’ first participatory budgeting pilot that would give residents local funds for neighborhood projects.

A Columbus family says their 10-year-old was ordered off a school bus and left at a busy intersection. They want the district to move the stop and hold the driver accountable.

Mid-80s this afternoon in Columbus, with a slight chance of late-day storms and a likely round of showers and thunderstorms tonight.

An Ohio University analysis of Cirque du Soleil medical records found 354 concussions across 2.7 million exposures — about 1.3 per 10,000 — lower than many expect.

Anheuser-Busch has named its north-side Columbus brewery for a new technical training center as part of a $600M U.S. manufacturing investment. The plan emphasizes upskilling and veteran hiring support while local details and timelines are still pending.