COLUMBUS Spring in Central Ohio is reaching its peak this weekend, and the city’s calendar is finally catching up with the blooming landscape. From the vibrant pink petals at Franklin Park to the crack of the bat at Huntington Park, there is a distinct sense that outdoor season has arrived in earnest. With mild weather … Read more
COLUMBUS Travelers who frequently fly out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are about to lose a favorite parking option. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority has officially confirmed that the popular Walking Lot will close its gates for good on May 4, 2026. This move marks one of the first major physical changes on … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio An Ohio judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of the state’s new marijuana and hemp law for two businesses, while a separate ruling in Franklin County allows the law to remain in effect — creating a split legal landscape for Columbus-area retailers. A Sandusky County Common Pleas Court judge issued a temporary restraining order … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Mike DeWine on Wednesday announced the launch of a new statewide school attendance dashboard designed to track student absenteeism across Ohio, including in Columbus City Schools and districts throughout Franklin County. State officials said the dashboard provides publicly accessible data on attendance rates, with a focus on chronic absenteeism — typically defined as … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio A 38-year-old man who died during a police shooting outside a private club on Columbus’ Northeast Side on March 31 died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. The incident occurred around 10:01 p.m. March 31 at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1427, located at 1970 Schrock … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio Ted Ginn Jr. will return to the sideline as head coach of the Columbus Aviators for their home game Friday, April 18, at Historic Crew Stadium in Franklinton after missing one game following a driving while intoxicated arrest in Texas, according to the United Football League. The UFL confirmed Ginn, 41, will resume … Read more
COLUMBUS: Southbound I-270 is closed on the southwest side of Columbus this morning after a crash. The closure affects southbound I-270 between I-70 and Georgesville Road. As of 5:21 a.m., the ramps to southbound I-270 from I-70 East, I-70 West, U.S. 40, and Georgesville Road are all closed. The crash happened in the southbound lanes … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Ted Ginn Jr., head coach of the Columbus Aviators and a former Ohio State Buckeyes football standout, was arrested early Saturday in Texas on a driving while intoxicated charge — hours before his team was scheduled to play the Dallas Renegades. According to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, Ginn was stopped by a … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio A 26-year-old man has been arrested after two people were shot overnight in northeast Columbus, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Tyuan Joe McClain, 26, is charged in connection with the shooting, which occurred early Sunday on Marcia Drive. Police said just after midnight, officers received information that two victims had arrived … Read more
COLUMBUS: President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran Tuesday evening, sending oil prices plunging more than 15% within hours and raising hopes that Columbus drivers, who are currently averaging $3.78 per gallon, could soon see some relief at the pump. But analysts are warning Central Ohio residents not to expect prices to drop immediately. … Read more