Lifestyle
Columbus Dispatch Reporter Covers Kindness and Religion
Sophia Veneziano shares insights into her role as the kindness and religion reporter for The Columbus Dispatch.
Ramadan Fasting Hours Vary Across Ohio as Daylight Saving Time Shifts
Fasting times for Muslims in Ohio can range from 12 to 13 hours during the holy month of Ramadan.
Column: Working toward a more neighborly Columbus
Columnist explores ways to build community in Ohio's capital city.
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
Two Men Injured in Northeast Columbus Shooting
Both victims expected to survive, police investigating dispute between two women as possible cause
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
Science
New Study Revises Estimates on Extracellular Vesicle Travel Distance
Researchers develop novel techniques to study these microscopic cellular messengers in tissue-like environments.
Ohio Issues Statewide Quarantine for Spotted Lanternflies
New restrictions aim to combat the spread of the invasive pest across the state.
Researchers Develop Process to Reduce Unpleasant Smells in Plant-Based Proteins
Two-step fermentation method removes up to 99% of off-putting aromas, making plant proteins more appealing to consumers.
