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Officials investigating Columbus police who confronted Franklin Co. commissioner at July concert
Officials investigating Columbus police who confronted Franklin Co. commissioner at July concert
Security officials accused Erica Crawley of trespassing, but the event's promoter said she had the correct wristband and was allowed to be there.
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September 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Officials investigating Columbus police who confronted Franklin Co. commissioner at July concert
Truck driver found guilty of causing crash that killed three in Delaware County
Truck driver found guilty of causing crash that killed three in Delaware County
A jury found Modou F. Ngou, 50, guilty on multiple counts for the chain-reaction crash on April 11 on Interstate 71.
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September 25, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Truck driver found guilty of causing crash that killed three in Delaware County
Ohio State University researchers will study effects of menopause in women veterans
Ohio State University researchers will study effects of menopause in women veterans
Ohio State University researchers are launching a four-year study on how menopause affects the mental and physical health of women veterans.
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September 25, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Ohio State University researchers will study effects of menopause in women veterans
Palace Theater's 100th birthday kicks of centennial celebration for trio of Columbus theaters
Palace Theater's 100th birthday kicks of centennial celebration for trio of Columbus theaters
One of downtown Columbus' largest theaters, the Palace once was slated to become a parking lot for LaVeque Tower. Today, it hosts musicians, comedians, and Broadway shows.
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September 25, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Palace Theater's 100th birthday kicks of centennial celebration for trio of Columbus theaters
As food insecurity rises, Ohio schools hope to cultivate help in the classroom
As food insecurity rises, Ohio schools hope to cultivate help in the classroom
In western Ohio, a school district is using hydroponic towers to grow food for their local food bank. They hope the effort will be the start of a regional collaboration.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:58 AM
As food insecurity rises, Ohio schools hope to cultivate help in the classroom
Gas tax holiday could cost Ohio $700M. Where would the money come from to pay for it?
Gas tax holiday could cost Ohio $700M. Where would the money come from to pay for it?
If state lawmakers suspend Ohio’s gas tax for 90 days as they plan to do next week, it’s estimated to cost around $700 million.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Gas tax holiday could cost Ohio $700M. Where would the money come from to pay for it?
Columbus City Council will not introduce legislation on Flock cameras by end of September
Columbus City Council will not introduce legislation on Flock cameras by end of September
Columbus City Council Member Emmanuel Remy said he will not meet his previously stated goal to introduce legislation on Flock cameras before the end of the month.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Columbus City Council will not introduce legislation on Flock cameras by end of September
Federal government to invest more than $100 million in Ohio's electric grid to boost energy capacity
Federal government to invest more than $100 million in Ohio's electric grid to boost energy capacity
The federal government will pay to upgrade existing transmission lines. The funds will also be matched by private investment.
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September 24, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Federal government to invest more than $100 million in Ohio's electric grid to boost energy capacity
Ohio's largest solar project gets state approval — again
Ohio's largest solar project gets state approval — again
Oak Run Solar will be built on around 6,000 acres in Madison County. Developers say it could power 170,000 homes. Local government tried to keep it from being approved.
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September 24, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Ohio's largest solar project gets state approval — again
Canal Winchester football coach resigns after 'unprofessional conduct' with student athlete
Canal Winchester football coach resigns after 'unprofessional conduct' with student athlete
A Canal Winchester Local Schools spokeswoman said Rob Page resigned after the district found reports of "unprofessional conduct" toward a student athlete to be true.
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September 24, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Canal Winchester football coach resigns after 'unprofessional conduct' with student athlete
Chase Bank and Ohio State to host scam and fraud prevention workshop
Chase Bank and Ohio State to host scam and fraud prevention workshop
Chase Bank and Ohio State's Glenn College of Public Affairs and Fisher College of Business are hosting a scam and fraud prevention workshop Thursday in Page Hall.
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September 24, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Chase Bank and Ohio State to host scam and fraud prevention workshop
Acton suggesting data center halt along with gas tax holiday, but Republicans dismiss that
Acton suggesting data center halt along with gas tax holiday, but Republicans dismiss that
With lawmakers planning a Sept. 30 vote on a gas tax holiday pushed by Republican governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Democratic opponent Amy Acton is suggesting they take up data centers too.
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September 24, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Acton suggesting data center halt along with gas tax holiday, but Republicans dismiss that
Springfield pastor out on bond, but Haitian immigrants are increasingly being detained by ICE
Springfield pastor out on bond, but Haitian immigrants are increasingly being detained by ICE
A beloved Springfield Haitian pastor is home after being detained in the Butler County Jail for 27 days.
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September 24, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Springfield pastor out on bond, but Haitian immigrants are increasingly being detained by ICE
Ohio lawmakers have mixed feelings about returning next week to pass a gas tax holiday
Ohio lawmakers have mixed feelings about returning next week to pass a gas tax holiday
Ohio lawmakers are largely on board with a 90-day gas tax holiday, but there are questions about the process and the money.
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September 24, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Ohio lawmakers have mixed feelings about returning next week to pass a gas tax holiday
From tomatoes to güisquil, an Ohio community garden is cultivating intercultural connection
From tomatoes to güisquil, an Ohio community garden is cultivating intercultural connection
Tuscarawas County in northeast Ohio is home to a sizable population of Guatemalan immigrants. They’ve found community in a local garden.
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September 24, 2026 at 11:24 AM
From tomatoes to güisquil, an Ohio community garden is cultivating intercultural connection
Columbus man charged with kidnapping resulting in death in case of Indiana teen
Columbus man charged with kidnapping resulting in death in case of Indiana teen
A federal indictment accuses Tyler Thomas, 39, of Columbus, of dismembering and burying the body of a teen girl he brought to Ohio from Indiana.
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September 23, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Columbus man charged with kidnapping resulting in death in case of Indiana teen
Columbus City Schools' health insurance dispute with teachers' union could mean higher costs
Columbus City Schools' health insurance dispute with teachers' union could mean higher costs
Teachers are not only facing increased costs under new insurance plans, but also a costly surcharge if the district and union can't reach an agreement.
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September 23, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Columbus City Schools' health insurance dispute with teachers' union could mean higher costs
Les Wexner's political contributions make Epstein files a focus of Ohio's US Senate race
Les Wexner's political contributions make Epstein files a focus of Ohio's US Senate race
Les Wexner has long been a magnet for political campaigns seeking contributions. The billionaire has given major donations to both Republican and Democratic candidates.
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September 23, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Les Wexner's political contributions make Epstein files a focus of Ohio's US Senate race
Franklin County Municipal Courthouse temporarily closed for emergency maintenance
Franklin County Municipal Courthouse temporarily closed for emergency maintenance
The courthouse closed on Wednesday due to issues in the building's fire protection system. The facility will resume operations on Monday.
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September 23, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Franklin County Municipal Courthouse temporarily closed for emergency maintenance
Ohio lawmakers to be called back for gas tax vote, weeks from election
Ohio lawmakers to be called back for gas tax vote, weeks from election
Ohio lawmakers will be summoned back to Columbus on Wednesday for a rare last-minute session, about one month out from the November election, leaders have said.
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September 23, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Ohio lawmakers to be called back for gas tax vote, weeks from election
Franklin County Democrats endorse both ballot issues to reform Columbus City Council
Franklin County Democrats endorse both ballot issues to reform Columbus City Council
Issue 8 would change council's district system to where only voters in a district vote for council members. Issue 9 would redraw the map and add four new at-large seats.
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September 23, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Franklin County Democrats endorse both ballot issues to reform Columbus City Council
Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno on Iran conflict: ‘We all want this to end’
Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno on Iran conflict: ‘We all want this to end’
A few GOP candidates for U.S. Senate, like Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Mike Rogers of Michigan, recently broke with President Donald Trump and demanded an end to the war.
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September 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno on Iran conflict: ‘We all want this to end’
Governor candidates say Ohio gas tax holiday must happen now
Governor candidates say Ohio gas tax holiday must happen now
Both Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton made their comments Tuesday at the Ohio Farm Science Review in London Tuesday.
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September 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Governor candidates say Ohio gas tax holiday must happen now
How Ohio's vineyards are handling the invasive spotted lanternfly to protect Ohio wine
How Ohio's vineyards are handling the invasive spotted lanternfly to protect Ohio wine
A statewide quarantine remains in place to prevent the insect from spreading, but there’s still no fool-proof solution. And since the spotted lanternfly prefers to feed on grapes, experts say, if we aren’t careful, Ohio’s vineyards may be at risk.
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September 23, 2026 at 12:47 PM
How Ohio's vineyards are handling the invasive spotted lanternfly to protect Ohio wine
‘Golden age of baseball’: Guardians hit attendance milestone in another postseason push
‘Golden age of baseball’: Guardians hit attendance milestone in another postseason push
Terry Pluto reflects on how Cleveland baseball’s connection with fans has evolved as the Guardians again contend for the playoffs and set an attendance milestone.
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September 23, 2026 at 12:38 PM
‘Golden age of baseball’: Guardians hit attendance milestone in another postseason push