Lifestyle
Columbus Arts Festival Celebrates Local Artistry in 2026
The Big Local Arts Village returns with hands-on demos and affordable booth options for central Ohio creators.
Cincinnati-Based Steakhouse Losanti to Open in Columbus
The new Italian steakhouse will open its second location in Franklinton on February 28.
Ohio Adopts Uniform Kindergarten Age Cutoff
New statewide standard replaces local district flexibility on enrollment eligibility.
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
Crime
Ohio Man Charged with DUI, Assault After Johnson County Crash
Police say the suspect initially denied drinking before changing his story.
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.
Business
Popular Brunch Spot Skillet Closes After 17 Years
The family-owned restaurant was a Columbus community staple.
Bath & Body Works Closing At Moorestown Mall This Month
Moorestown Mall Closure Leaves Shoppers Disappointed
Bath & Body Works Exits Concord Mall in Delaware
The personal care and home fragrance retailer has closed its store at the Concord Mall, but maintains a nearby location.
