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
Column: Working toward a more neighborly Columbus
Columnist explores ways to build community in Ohio's capital city.
55+ Community Condo Listed for Sale in North Columbus
Secured building with community room and emergency access near I-71
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.
Crime
Police Presence Shuts Down I-270N Near I-70 in Columbus
Authorities have closed a section of the highway due to an unspecified incident, causing major traffic delays.
Highway Patrol Arrests February 15-17
Charges include DWI, drug possession, and other offenses in Southwest Missouri
Ohio Man Charged with DUI, Assault After Johnson County Crash
Police say the suspect initially denied drinking before changing his story.
Politics
Ohio State Faces Calls to Remove Wexner's Name, Funding Ties
Growing number of groups, politicians demand university distance itself from billionaire philanthropist over alleged Epstein links
Ohio Billionaire Les Wexner Faces Congressional Deposition in Epstein Probe
Wexner's political donations under scrutiny as he is set to be questioned about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Ohio Lawmakers Push for Tougher Penalties After Crossing Guard Hit
Proposed bill would establish misdemeanor charges for drivers who fail to comply with crossing guards
