
AEP CEO Pay Hits $36.6M As Ohio Customers Struggle With Energy Bills
AEP’s CEO earned $36.6M in 2025, the highest in the U.S. Here’s how that compares to Ohio wages and rising energy costs.
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AEP’s CEO earned $36.6M in 2025, the highest in the U.S. Here’s how that compares to Ohio wages and rising energy costs.

Columbus will get an NWSL team in 2028 after a debated public funding deal, bringing excitement and ongoing questions about the plan.

Columbus approved $25M for a women’s soccer facility at McCoy Park, but the plan is drawing backlash from neighbors.

Gib Bickel, co-founder of Laughing Ogre Comics, has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was a beloved figure in Columbus.

Ohio is adding 64 new EV charging stations across the state, making it easier for drivers to charge up on the go.

This New Albany home built on a 1950s bridge went viral on Zillow Gone Wild for its living room over a creek and wild design.

Fire at Thurman Cafe in German Village near downtown Columbus causes major damage; no injuries reported, investigation underway.

The Michelin Guide is expanding into the Great Lakes region, putting Ohio restaurants closer than ever to earning a Michelin star.

Matt Schmidt of Schmidt’s Sausage Haus died in a house fire in Upper Arlington, leaving behind his wife and three daughters.

Three Ohio chefs are finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, one of the biggest honors in the culinary world.

Celebrate cherry blossom season at Franklin Park with performances, food, and free Conservatory admission for local residents this weekend.

Ohio engineers are helping power NASA’s Artemis II mission, sending astronauts around the moon for the first time in over 50 years.

A well-known Columbus apparel brand has closed one of its Short North stores after nearly two decades in the neighborhood.

A bomb threat on a Columbus flight to Atlanta triggered an FBI response after landing. Passengers were safely evacuated and officials say the threat was not credible.

If you notice a foul stench in the air, it’s most likely coming from one of the most notorious trees in town.

An Ohio man was sentenced to prison after helping launder over $2 million from a romance scam targeting online dating victims.

Overnight ramp closures hit downtown Columbus March 24–27 as ODOT works on major road projects. Here’s what drivers need to know.

ODNR may drop “Charles O.” from the Charles O. Trump Wildlife Preserve, renaming it the Trump Wildlife Preserve.