Fairfield County recorded two traffic deaths in Q2; officials say quarterly crash updates will help target safety efforts. State dashboards hold the full data.

Council leaders say Columbus Water & Power acknowledged improper shut‑offs during this weeks heat; crews are restoring service and drafting a policy to prevent repeats.

An emergency bridge inspection closed Watkins Road near US 33 Thursday, forcing detours and limiting access near Three Creeks Metro Park. Officials say the highway lanes may reopen later while Watkins Road remains shut for repairs.

Midday parade closures and nighttime fireworks will limit access in Dublin on July 4; find closures, parking and transit options.

Major downtown streets will be closed and transit altered for Red, White & BOOM! on July 3; expect bridge restrictions and heavy crowds.

Spectrum says its rural expansion will bring fiber broadband to nearly 2,200 Perry County homes and businesses, promising gigabit speeds and no data caps.

The OPWC released $392.8M in project agreements for 678 projects across 87 counties, funding roads, water, wastewater, bridges and stormwater improvements.

Both gubernatorial contenders oppose a gas‑tax hike but offer different plans to close a looming highway funding gap. The state’s budget math will force hard choices on tolls, fees or cuts.

ODOT's District 5 update covers holiday travel tips, Hocking Hills safety work, storm cleanup and TRAC funding for major Ohio road projects.

AEP Ohio Transmission paid about $25.3M for roughly 337 acres near Plain City to support planned Patina‑Mirkwood transmission upgrades in Madison County.

A 2.5‑mile protected bike lane on North Fourth Street is nearly finished; crews are wrapping up markings and bollards while temporary no‑parking rules are in effect.

Elementl Power filed to PJM for a 600 MW interconnection from a planned 1.5 GW SMR plant in Meigs County, advancing the proposal into the regional grid queue.

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.