Whitehall Councilman's Attorneys Demand Police Chief Stop Public Comments
Lawyers for Gerald Dixon criticize Whitehall police chief for discussing investigation into dismissed sex charges.
Columbus State Secures $9.5M for New Advanced Tech Center
Columbus Restaurants Offer Valentine's Day Specials
Weather
Columbus Braces for Snow, Frigid Temps This Weekend
Wintry weather to impact central Ohio through Saturday with accumulating snow and below-freezing highs.

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
Crime
Former Ashland Dentist and Wife Killed in Shooting
Autopsy reports reveal couple was shot 16 times in tragic domestic violence incident

Columbus, Franklin County Launch Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
Initiative aims to connect residents with resources and improve justice system response.
Columbus Man Accused of Attempting to Lure 13-Year-Old Girl
Suspect arrested on child enticement and public indecency charges after alleged incident in Hamilton Township
Lifestyle
Ohio House bill seeks to pay student teachers amid shortage
The legislation aims to address teacher shortages across the state by offering pay, benefits, and other incentives to student teachers.

Three $530,000 Homes in Ohio, Alabama and Texas
A 2020 remodel in Columbus, a 1935 farmhouse in Mentone, and a 1930 bungalow in Houston
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.
Politics
12-Year-Old Delivers Powerful Speech Honoring MLK's Legacy
Ali Russell calls for unity and an end to racism in America

Ohio Advocates Gain Approval to Collect Signatures on Ballot Issue Opposing Cannabis Law Changes
Ohioans for Cannabis Choice aims to let voters decide on Senate Bill 56, which would alter recreational cannabis rules in the state.
Bipartisan SCAM Act Would Require Online Platforms to Crack Down on Fraudulent Ads
Senators introduce legislation to hold social media companies accountable for scam ads on their platforms.
Business
Flexible Companies Grow 1.7x Faster
New data proves flexible companies grow 1.7x faster than those with rigid office mandates.

Columbus Chamber Launches Memorial Fund for Small Business Leaders
The Don DePerro Memorial Fund will support access to training programs for local entrepreneurs.
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.