Automotive
Car Plunges off Ohio Highway, Lands on Frozen River
Driver escapes unharmed after vehicle veers off SR 315 and crashes onto Olentangy River
AAA Recommends Washing Cars After Big Snowstorms to Prevent Costly Repairs
Rust and corrosion from salt and deicing fluids can lead to hundreds or thousands in repair bills.
Honda Dominates Central Ohio Auto Sales
Local Honda sales declined in 2025, but the automaker still outpaced the competition.
Weather
Firefighter Hospitalized After Fire at Columbus Airport Storage Building
Blaze broke out around 2:35 a.m. on Hamilton Road, officials say.
Snow Piles Reduce Parking Availability at Ohio State
Students face challenges finding spots as CampusParc works to clear campus lots
Snowfall Disrupts Travel in Central Ohio
Columbus crews work to clear roads as drivers struggle with hazardous conditions
Lifestyle
Ohio Pizzeria Offers Free Pizza for a Year in Contest
Dewey's Pizza launches a sweepstakes to give away a $1,500 gift card for 55-60 specialty pies.
Clintonville Residents Call for Deer Removal, Rest of Columbus Less Enthusiastic
Survey reveals stark divide in attitudes toward deer population between Clintonville and other Columbus neighborhoods.
Relic of First Millennial Saint Visits Columbus
St. Carlo Acutis' pericardium relic arrives in Ohio for public veneration
Crime
Military Ordnance Disposal Shakes South Columbus
Explosions from detonating anti-aircraft rounds startled residents, raising concerns over lack of advance warning.
Columbus Police Identify Wrong-Way Driver in Fatal I-71 Crash
Joe Howard, 58, fled the scene but was later found and hospitalized for hypothermia.
Ohio State Professor Charged After Assaulting Journalist on Campus
Professor on paid leave after alleged attack on independent reporter questioning former university president
Tech
Data Centers Strain Local Resources, Prompting Calls for Oversight
Reports highlight the significant electricity and water demands of proliferating data centers, leading to moratorium requests in some regions
Ohio Launches Drone First Responder Pilot Program
Nine communities, including Amherst, will test remotely launched drones for emergency response.
Central Ohio Community Rejects Proposed 680-Acre Data Center
Local authorities deny EdgeConneX's request to expand data center footprint after residents voice concerns
