Nationwide Arena Seeks $100M in State Grants for $400M Renovation
The 26-year-old arena aims to keep the Blue Jackets and major events in Ohio's capital city.
Buckeye Health Plan Partners with National Council on Independent Living to Improve Healthcare Accessibility
Upper Arlington Schools Seek to Lay Unidentified Child Remains to Rest
Weather
Flights to East Coast Hubs Canceled from Columbus Airport
Winter storm disrupts air travel as thousands of flights are grounded nationwide

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
Automotive
Columbus fines Veo, Spin $35,080 for not meeting 2025 standards
E-bikes are becoming a popular alternative to cars for urban commuters in Columbus.

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.
Politics
House Democrats Say Wexner Questions Shouldn't Stop with Congress
Lawmakers say Ohio community deserves answers on Wexner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Ohio Releases 2026 Primary Ballot Lineup
Key candidates and voting dates announced for upcoming statewide primary election.
Governor Defends Wexner Name on Buildings Despite Epstein Ties
Survivors say there is no 'old story' when it comes to sexual abuse
Lifestyle
Ramadan 2026 Begins: Iftar and Maghrib Prayer Times for February 19
Muslims in the U.S. will break their fast and observe the sunset prayer during the holy month of Ramadan.

4 Ways to Wear Cigarette Jeans This Spring, per Our Fashion Expert
Cigarette jeans are one of spring 2026's biggest denim trends. Our GH Institute fashion expert curated four cigarette jean outfits that are easy to recreate.
East Side chicken wing spot abruptly closes, sets its sights on food trucks
Slappin' Wings permanently shuttered its new eatery, but plans to reopen as a food truck in late April.
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.