Columbus News
Ohio State University has announced the return of Gordon Gee, one of its most recognizable leaders. Gee, 81, will serve as a resource for university leadership over the next year while holding academic residencies at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, the Moritz College of Law, and the new Salmon P. Chase Center for […]
Kid Cudi is speaking out for the first time about testifying in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. The rapper says he was subpoenaed to testify in a case tied to a home invasion and car explosion allegedly connected to Combs. Though he didn’t want to take the stand, Cudi says he felt a responsibility to […]
A Kroger on the South Side had to temporarily shut down Tuesday after a security guard was attacked… and part of his thumb was bitten off. It happened just before noon at the Parsons Avenue location. According to police, a man got hostile as a security guard tried to remove him from the store. The […]
Ohio lawmakers are pushing a bill that could make it easier for employers to flag job seekers who ghost interviews. House Bill 395 would create a statewide registry for no-shows. The idea is to give employers a simple way to report people who miss scheduled interviews without warning. Backers say it’s about accountability. Critics say […]
Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday kicks off Friday, and this year, shoppers get double the time to save. Running from midnight on August 1st through 11:59 p.m. on August 14th, the expanded tax break gives Ohioans 14 days to shop without sales tax on most items priced $500 or less. That includes electronics, clothes, books, […]
Nearly five years after the fatal shooting of Andre Hill, a former Columbus police officer has been sentenced to prison. Adam Coy (48) was sentenced Monday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court to 15 years to life for murder, reckless homicide, and felonious assault. He’ll be eligible for parole after serving 15 years. Coy must […]
Mediterranean food fans, get ready: CAVA is officially on its way to Columbus! The fast-casual chain known for its bold bowls, build-your-own pitas, and dips has filed a permit to open at 1370 Polaris Parkway, the former Shake Shack spot near Polaris Fashion Place. The company confirmed it plans to expand into the Columbus market. […]
A late-night shooting outside a North Linden bar ended with two people in the hospital and one person under arrest. It happened Wednesday morning outside the Oakland Park Bar and Grill. A Columbus police officer just happened to be half a block away patrolling the area when they reportedly saw someone pull up in front […]
Another one of our own is officially in Columbus Crew Black & Gold. On Tuesday, the club announced signing 17-year-old midfielder Tristan Brown to a first-team Homegrown contract through the 2028 MLS season, with club options for 2029 and 2030. Brown, who has come up through the Crew Academy, becomes the second-youngest Homegrown signing in […]
A former Columbus police officer is headed to federal prison after admitting he turned off his body camera during multiple inappropriate interactions with women while on duty. Nicholas Duty (35) was sentenced to three years behind bars for destroying and altering records tied to a criminal investigation. After serving his sentence, he’ll be on probation […]
The 8th Annual SUMMER614 Festival introduced something new this year and the city was ready. For the first time ever, Columbus’ go-to summer concert stretched across two full days. Despite a rocky start (thanks to Ohio weather doing what she does), the energy never left the park. It all went down Friday, May 30th and […]
Columbus’ beloved summer music festival SUMMER614 is back! And this year, they’re leveling up. What started as a one-day party has evolved into a full weekend celebration of Black culture, music, art, and community. Mark your calendars for Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st. Here’s everything you need to know before you head to […]
