Young entrepreneurs bring sustainable fashion to downtown Columbus
Luminary Vintage, located at 20 S. Front St., was founded by two 20-year-old entrepreneurs and is stepping into the city’s growing small business scene.
May 23, 2026Open source
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1 seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in east Columbus
Officers were called on a report of a person hit by a vehicle around 9:30 a.m. at East Broad Street and Edgevale Road, located near Bexley.
May 23, 2026Open source
Video shows Columbus police cruiser hitting stopped car, divider on I-270 due to heavy rain
The crash happened Tuesday just after 9:45 p.m. on I-270 North near Roberts Road on the city’s northwest side.
May 23, 2026Open source
UGA graduate dies during trip to Alabama lake
A 24-year-old UGA graduate from Columbus died after jumping into an Alabama lake during a graduation trip with friends.
May 18, 2026Open source
St. Paul Saints employee runs marathon inside CHS Field While the St. Paul Saints faced off against Columbu...
While the St. Paul Saints faced off against Columbus on Sunday, Seigo Masubuchi was running a marathon on the concourse inside CHS Field.
May 18, 2026Open source
Reconstruction project to close part of 33rd Avenue in Columbus through summer
Reconstruction project to close part of 33rd Avenue in Columbus through summer
May 15, 2026Open source
New DNA analysis of Christopher Columbus reveals truth about explorer's origins that rewrites history
A new DNA analysis of remains belonging to direct descendants of Christopher Columbus has uncovered a history-changing truth about the explorer
May 14, 2026Open source
Keep America (and Columbus) Beautiful clean-up challenge
Vanessa Oceguera, executive director of Keep Columbus Beautiful talks about her work in April picking up 250 pieces of trash a day, the same challenge she an...
May 6, 2026Open source
Egor Chinakhov finally met great expectations with the Penguins
Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas wasn’t necessarily optimistic about what forward Egor Chinakhov could do with the Penguins after he...
May 6, 2026Open source
Numerour records set at HAC track meet
COLUMBUS — Weather, as any Nebraskan can avow, is a capricious wisp — one moment warm and welcome, the next a cold slap on the cheek.
May 6, 2026Open source
HAC track meet sees numerous records broken
COLUMBUS — Weather, as any Nebraskan can avow, is a capricious wisp — one moment warm and welcome, the next a cold slap on the cheek.
May 6, 2026Open source
The Latest: Voters head to the polls for primaries in Ohio and Indiana
There are primary elections Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana as well as a key state Senate race in Michigan that will decide control of the chamber.
May 5, 2026Open source
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Police ask for help finding Jeep Grand Cherokee involved in fatal hit and run in Little Rock
Little Rock police on Thursday asked for the public's help locating a vehicle from a March 1 hit and run that left a Jacksonville woman dead.
May 1, 2026Open source
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Mitch Garver's 2-run homer sends Mariners to 2-0 win over punchless Royals
Mitch Garver hit a two-run homer, Logan Gilbert threw 5 2/3 sharp innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0. Cole Young walked to open...
May 23, 2026Open source
Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Orville Williams has had a healthy wheat crop on his 2,600-acre farm in Montezuma, Kansas, every year since he was a teenager.
May 20, 2026Open source
Krog Street Market owner targets Virginia-Highland with $17.3M acquisition
Atlanta real estate firm 26th Street Partners is adding more popular intown Atlanta shops and restaurants to its portfolio, this time in Virginia-Highland.
May 18, 2026Open source
Cancer survivors, families unite at Topeka Relay for Life
The event provides Topekans with an opportunity to honor survivors and remember those who have fought cancer.
May 16, 2026Open source
Daughter of Wichita trailblazer Jo Brown appointed to Wichita school board
More than 50 years after Josephine “Jo” Brown became the first African American woman elected to the Wichita school board, her daughter is now following...
May 16, 2026Open source
Vice President JD Vance to visit Kansas City next week
He will deliver remarks at a manufacturing facility and discuss the Trump Administration’s efforts to support American manufacturing.
May 15, 2026Open source
Fan falls into visiting bullpen during Royals-White Sox game at Rate Field in Chicago
A fan fell into the visiting bullpen during the Kansas City Royals-White Sox baseball game Wednesday night at Rate Field on Chicago's South Side.
May 14, 2026Open source
Court docs: Kansas man accused of leaving 2 toddlers in hot car for over 2 hours, killing 3-year-old
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kansas (KMBC) — Newly released court documents are shedding light on a 3-year-old’s death after she was found unresponsive in a hot car i...
May 13, 2026Open source
Portion of US-24 highway in northeast Topeka area reopened after crashes
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - UPDATE: As of 1:15 p.m., eastbound US-24 at Kansas Avenue is fully open to normal traffic operations.
May 12, 2026Open source
Lawrence invited to open house for supportive housing project at KU
KU will soon host an open house for Kaw House, a newly completed supportive housing project designed and built by architecture students and faculty.
May 12, 2026Open source
Wichita Thunder great Travis Clayton named team’s next head coach
Travis Clayton, among the best Thunder players in franchise history, is being promoted from his current role as assistant coach.
May 12, 2026Open source
Woman demands firing of Wichita police officer after KHP says he caused crash
Monica Marks claims the officer’s reckless driving – going 100 mph in a 30 mph zone – is in violation of the department’s policy of slowing down at i...
May 12, 2026Open source
Chart-topper Tracy Lawrence looks back on 90s heyday, ahead to Wichita show
The country singer’s debut single, “Sticks and Stones” reached No. 1 on the Billboard country music charts in 1991.
May 12, 2026Open source
Manure spill on I-135 causes mess for drivers in N. Wichita
A widespread manure spill on Interstate 135 caused a traffic headache for northbound drivers near 21st Street.
May 12, 2026Open source
Wichita dad asks for help finding his missing 12-year-old daughter
According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation's missing persons database, Serenity Smalls was last seen on Friday. Her dad tells KAKE News that she was las...
May 12, 2026Open source
Douglas County staff, some advocates divided on contractor for eviction defense pilot program
Douglas County staff want to award Kansas Legal Services a contract to run a pilot eviction defense program. Some advocates prefer Kansas Holistic Defenders...
May 12, 2026Open source
A three-hour tour (Kansas version)
Lifestyle A three-hour tour (Kansas version) A three-hour tour (Kansas version)May 12, 2026Lifestyle Dear Readers, A few months ago a family member who resid...
May 12, 2026Open source
Broncos open 2026 season on Monday Night football vs. Chiefs
The Denver Broncos will open the 2026 regular season against the Kansas City Chiefs with Monday Night football, ESPN said Tuesday
May 12, 2026Open source
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Columbus is in Cherokee County, Kansas.
Region: Kansas
ZIP Codes
66725
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Mitch Garver's 2-run homer sends Mariners to 2-0 win over punchless Royals
Mitch Garver hit a two-run homer, Logan Gilbert threw 5 2/3 sharp innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0. Cole Young walked to open...
May 23, 2026Open source
Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Orville Williams has had a healthy wheat crop on his 2,600-acre farm in Montezuma, Kansas, every year since he was a teenager.
May 20, 2026Open source
Duran and Contreras drive in 3 runs apiece as Red Sox beat Royals 7-1 The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas Ci...
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
May 20, 2026Open source
Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas
An aircraft from Vance Air Force Base performed an emergency belly landing in Kansas on Tuesday afternoon.
May 20, 2026Open source
Rashee Rice jailed for probation violation after testing positive for THC
Kansas City Chiefs receiver and former SMU star Rashee Rice was ordered to serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana, violating his probatio...
May 19, 2026Open source
Storm chaser Reed Timmer searching for parachute probe launched into storm in northeast Kansas
Extreme storm chaser Reed Timmer is asking for the public to keep an eye out for an important piece of equipment deployed into a tornado in northeast Kansas.
May 19, 2026Open source
Krog Street Market owner targets Virginia-Highland with $17.3M acquisition
Atlanta real estate firm 26th Street Partners is adding more popular intown Atlanta shops and restaurants to its portfolio, this time in Virginia-Highland.
May 18, 2026Open source
Little Lil hopes for big weekend of adoptions at Helping Hands
Lil is a seven-week old kitten awaiting her final vaccinations before being ready for adoption from Helping Hands Humane Society.
May 16, 2026Open source
Cancer survivors, families unite at Topeka Relay for Life
The event provides Topekans with an opportunity to honor survivors and remember those who have fought cancer.
May 16, 2026Open source
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