Ohio House Panel Hears Testimony on Drag Performance Bill, Columbus Performer Nina West Testifies in Opposition

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Battle at the Statehouse: Nina West Joins Opposition Against Proposed Ohio Drag Performance Bill

COLUMBUS, The Ohio House Judiciary Committee heard a second round of testimony Wednesday on a bill that would restrict certain drag and gender-based performances to adult venues, drawing sharp disagreement from both supporters and opponents at the Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus. House Bill 249, formally called the “Indecent Exposure Modernization Act,” is sponsored by … Read more

Tornado Sirens in Columbus This Morning Were a Drill, No Tornado, No Warning, No Danger

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All Clear: Why You Heard Tornado Sirens Across Columbus This Morning

COLUMBUS No tornado hit Columbus. No tornado warning is in effect. The sirens you heard this morning were part of Ohio’s annual Statewide Tornado Drill. AccuWeather confirmed zero active weather warnings for Columbus as of 9:57 a.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service shows no severe weather alerts for Franklin County today. Franklin County set off … Read more

Avery’s Law Takes Effect Today in Ohio, Adding Stricter Rules for Dangerous Dog Owners Across Columbus and Franklin County

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Avery’s Law Now in Effect: Stricter Dangerous Dog Rules Begin Across Franklin County

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

St. Patrick’s Day, Columbus Police and Franklin County Sheriff Warn Drivers, Don’t Drink and Drive today

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St. Patrick’s Day Alert: Franklin County DUI Task Force Launches Major Crackdown on Impaired Driving

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

Records Show Podcaster at Center of Ted Carter’s OSU Resignation Got $60K From JobsOhio and $94K WOSU Deal, for a Show That Made One Episode

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The Cost of a Scandal: Record Deals and $60K for One Podcast Episode Uncovered in OSU Probe

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

Wind Advisory in Effect for Columbus Until 8 a.m. Monday as Rain Turns to Snow; Temps Drop to 21 Tonight

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Weather Alert: Columbus Braces for 40 MPH Gusts and Sudden Freeze as Rain Turns to Snow

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

Free Health Expo in Linden on March 21 Offers Cancer Screenings, Blood Drive, and Family Resources for Columbus Residents

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Linden, Free Black Family Wellness Expo to Offer Life-Saving Screenings on March 21

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

Aep Power Outage Nearly 70,000 Customers in Franklin County Lose Power as High Winds Hit Central Ohio

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Nearly 70,000 AEP Customers in Franklin County Lose Power as High Winds Hit Central Ohio; Snow and Rain Coming Sunday Night

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

Home Where Spencer and Monique Tepe Were Killed Listed for $775,000 as Murder Case Heads to April Hearing

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Weinland Park Home Where Tepe Couple Was Slain Listed for $775K Ahead of April Court Hearing

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

Documentary About Ohio’s First Lesbian Bar Sells Out Wexner Center Screenings in Columbus

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'Free Beer Tomorrow': Documentary on Ohio's First Lesbian Bar Sells Out Premiere at Wexner Center

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