Weather
Columbus Mayor Approves $1.5M to Fix Burst Pipes After Winter Storm
Funds will help address widespread water main breaks freezing city streets
Columbus Ends Cold Streak: Snow Expected This Week
Region braces for potential snowfall after prolonged frigid temperatures
Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana Brace for Bitter Cold and Snow
National Weather Service issues advisory as multiple winter weather systems approach the region
Lifestyle
Photographer Captures Stunning Frozen Scioto River Scenes
Columbus-based photographer Luis Gutierrez takes breathtaking drone photos of a friend walking and making snow angels on the frozen Scioto River.
Beloved Peebles Mother Barbara Jo Ann Knauff Passes Away at 53
Barbara Knauff is survived by her two children and sister, with whom she shared a close bond.
Youngstown Schools Seek Exit from State Oversight
District leaders push for local control as academic performance improves, but state officials say they must follow the law.
Crime
Indiana Teen Hailey Buzbee Found Dead, Man Charged
Police link 39-year-old Tyler Thomas to the disappearance and death of the 17-year-old girl
Alleged Psycho Surgeon Charged in Brutal Slaying of Ex-Wife and Her Husband
Michael McKee accused of firing nearly two dozen shots into the couple in their Ohio home
Ex-FirstEnergy Execs Face Trial in $60M Ohio Bribery Scheme
Prosecutors allege payments to former utility regulator were part of a larger corruption plot.
Business
Troy Bartos Rejoins Family Business RayBar Machine Co. in Hebron
After years away, Troy Bartos has returned to work alongside his father at the family's manufacturing company in Hebron.
Iconic Outdoor Retailer Eddie Bauer Faces Bankruptcy and 200 Store Closures
The 106-year-old brand known for its outdoor apparel and gear is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Meet Dispatch's Trending Business, Real Estate Reporter Emma Wozniak
Get to know the new Columbus Dispatch journalist and her journey into reporting.
Politics
Whitehall Council Meeting Ends Abruptly After Member Addresses Sex Crime Charges
Council member refuses to stop commentary about another member accused of sex crimes involving minors
Ohio Attorney General Approves Ballot Measure to Repeal Cannabis Regulations
Organizers have until mid-March to collect 250,000 signatures to put the referendum on the November ballot.
Ohio Allows Proud Boys to Carry Rifles, But Chastises Gun-Owning Protesters
Letters to the editor highlight Ohio's contradictory gun policies and the public discourse around immigration enforcement.
