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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.
A late-night fire hit East Market during severe storms in Columbus. Here’s what we know about the damage and what’s next.
Ohio’s new cannabis law bans public use, restricts transport, limits home grows, and moves hemp sales to licensed dispensaries.
Ohio rapper Afroman won a lawsuit after using police raid footage in viral music videos, with a jury siding with him on all counts.
AEP Ohio bills are rising this spring for Columbus households, with a confirmed April increase and potential for further summer hikes.
Traffic citations in Columbus have dropped sharply since 2009, with data showing major declines across multiple violations.
Sheetz is hiring 380 workers in Ohio with one-day hiring events at all 135 locations, offering on-the-spot interviews statewide.
Columbus will host a major rail summit bringing national leaders together as momentum builds for passenger rail across Ohio and the Midwest.
A rare century plant is blooming at Franklin Park Conservatory, marking a once-in-a-lifetime “death bloom” you can see now.
A loud boom over Northeast Ohio was likely caused by a meteor, with sightings reported in Cleveland, Akron, Pittsburgh, and more.
Being “middle class” in Columbus comes with a higher price tag. A new study shows the income range has jumped significantly in just one year.
Columbus is officially part of the 2028 Summer Olympics, when the city will host Olympic soccer matches at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Three Central Ohio Air National Guard members were among six killed in a KC-135 refueling aircraft crash during a mission in Iraq.
A Columbus podcast says a new tip in the 2006 disappearance of Brian Shaffer could bring fresh attention to the case.