COLUMBUS A new Ohio law named after a Reynoldsburg girl who was mauled by two pit bulls takes effect today, bringing tougher penalties for owners of dangerous and vicious dogs across Ohio including Franklin County. Avery’s Law, formally known as House Bill 247, was signed into law after Avery Russell of Reynoldsburg spent a month … Read more
COLUMBUS Franklin County law enforcement agencies are out in full force today warning Columbus drivers to find a sober ride home after St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, one of the deadliest holidays of the year for drunk driving crashes. The Franklin County DUI Task Force held a press conference Friday alongside local police departments to announce … Read more
COLUMBUS The podcaster whose relationship with former Ohio State University President Ted Carter triggered his resignation secured $60,000 from JobsOhio for a podcast that produced just one episode and signed a nearly $94,000 production agreement with WOSU Public Media, according to newly released public records. The documents give the clearest picture yet of how deeply … Read more
By Jonathan Pierce | ColumbusFrontline.com | March 16, 2026 COLUMBUS, A Wind Advisory remains in effect for Franklin County until 8 a.m. Monday as a cold front pushes through central Ohio, turning morning rain showers into snow showers by afternoon and dropping temperatures to around 21 degrees overnight. The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued … Read more
COLUMBUS A free health expo for families is coming to the Linden neighborhood next Saturday, offering blood drives, cancer screenings, cooking demonstrations, and community resources all in one place. The Black Family Wellness Expo runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at the Linden Community Center at 1350 Briarwood Avenue on Columbus’s … Read more
COLUMBUS, Strong winds knocked out power for nearly 70,000 AEP Ohio customers in Franklin County Friday, part of a statewide outage that left more than 350,000 Ohio homes and businesses without electricity, according to AEP Ohio. Wind gusts of up to 80 mph were recorded across parts of central Ohio on Friday, snapping trees and … Read more
COLUMBUS — The Weinland Park home where Spencer and Monique Tepe were fatally shot in December has been listed for sale at $775,000, drawing tens of thousands of online views within days of the listing going live, according to real estate records. The property sits on the 1400 block of North Fourth Street in Columbus, … Read more
COLUMBUS, A new documentary about Summit Station, widely recognized as Ohio’s first and longest-running lesbian bar, sold out both of its premiere screenings this weekend at the Wexner Center for the Arts on North High Street. The 77-minute film, called “Free Beer Tomorrow,” screened Friday and Saturday at the Wexner Center at 1871 N. High … Read more
COLUMBUS — Several new restaurants and stores are opening at Polaris Fashion Place and the surrounding shopping district in 2026, including Mediterranean chain Cava and Indian vegetarian restaurant Simply South, according to mall officials. The new additions come as Polaris prepares for the planned closure of its Saks Fifth Avenue department store, which is expected … Read more
COLUMBUS, Three members of the Ohio Air National Guard assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in southeast Columbus were among six U.S. service members killed Thursday when a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq, according to U.S. Central Command and Ohio officials. Family members identified one of the … Read more