Lifestyle
Columbus Schools Approve Bid for Roof Repair
District to spend $122,149 on repairs over the summer
Spacious 4-Bedroom Home in Columbus' King-Lincoln Neighborhood Available for Rent
The modern residence features updated finishes, generous living space, and a convenient location near downtown.
Columbus Home on Bretton Woods Drive Listed for $249,900
3-bedroom, 1.5-bath split-level offers updates and private backyard
Economics
Gas Prices Surge 35.5 Cents in Columbus
Gasoline and diesel costs climb sharply in Ohio capital amid supply concerns
North America's Power Grid Faces Supply Crisis as Demand Surges
Data centers, reshoring, and electrification drive rapid growth, outpacing new generation capacity
Ohio Lawmakers Propose Phasing Out Pennies in Cash Transactions
New bill would require cash payments to be rounded to the nearest nickel
Crime
Former Ohio teacher pleads guilty to sexual misconduct with student
Jamelah Daboubi faces just 18 months maximum for exploiting 15-year-old boy
Fake Tree Workers Targeting Columbus Neighborhoods
Police warn residents to be vigilant after burglars pose as tree workers to distract homeowners
Columbus Police Warn of 'Distraction Burglary' Targeting Homes
Thieves posing as tree service workers steal from homeowner in recent incident
Weather
Columbus Weather Forecast: Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Scattered showers to give way to mostly clear skies in central Ohio
Columbus Breaks Heat Record, Severe Storms & Hail Threat Tonight
Rapid temperature swing and thunderstorms expected in central Ohio
Severe Storm Risk Rises Across Eastern US as Heat Wave Fuels Potential for Large Hail, Tornadoes
A fast-moving storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and the possibility of damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes to the region.
Politics
Dayton Community Mourns Loss of 3 Airmen in Refueling Accident
Rickenbacker Air National Guard base holds memorial for fallen service members.
Nonprofits, unions, and airports rally to feed unpaid TSA officers
Efforts underway to provide food and other necessities as government shutdown drags on
Ohio Lawmakers Aim to Bolster SNAP Cybersecurity
Bipartisan bills in both state chambers target vulnerable magnetic strip cards used by SNAP recipients
