At an East High School town hall Thursday, CCS leaders and parents grappled with how Columbus’ population boom and gentrification are reshaping enrollment and staffing.

Deputies found a 75-year-old woman dead inside a Chester Township home after a Wednesday stabbing. A man was flown to Columbus and Ohio BCI agents were called to process the scene.

A Columbus eighth grader was taken to Nationwide Children’s after ingesting THC gummies at Champion Middle School. The district says the region has logged dozens of marijuana incidents this year.

A man was shot beside the McDonald's at High Street and 18th Avenue near OSU. He is hospitalized in stable condition and police have no suspects in custody.

Video was released after a worker was stabbed early Thursday on the 800 block of North High Street. Detectives are asking witnesses to call the Felony Assault Unit or Crime Stoppers.

A Franklin County judge has granted a temporary restraining order that lets two smoke shops sell existing intoxicating‑hemp stock while a legal challenge proceeds. The pause comes after Senate Bill 56 took effect March 20, 2026.

Sunny and warm Friday (high near 82°F). Thunderstorms are likely Saturday with gusty winds and a sharp cooldown, frost possible Sunday night.

A body was found near State Route 104 and South High Street on Columbus' south side Wednesday. Homicide detectives are investigating and police are seeking video.

A 65-year-old man was found dead after a South Columbus house fire, firefighters said severe hoarder conditions complicated the scene at 530 S Ohio Ave.

A Columbus woman was arrested and charged with aggravated vehicular homicide after a crash on I-270 killed a passenger and critically injured another. Authorities are investigating.

One Knoxville stunned D.C. United in a 6-5 penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw at Audi Field, advancing in the U.S. Open Cup.

A Columbus man was sentenced to 378 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted coercion and enticement. Prosecutors say he re‑engaged with an undercover account while on supervised release.

A tractor driver died after a pickup fled the scene on SR 79 at the north limits of Hebron. State troopers are assisting investigators.