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5 die in attempt to save struggling swimmer swept away by river in Ohio
The group was together on Sunday along the Scioto River in the Columbus suburb of Powell when one of them went into the river to swim.
Jul 21, 2026Open source
5 drown in river in Ohio as child runs for help Authorities say five people died near Columbus, Ohio, after...
Authorities say five people died near Columbus, Ohio, after several of them went into the water to assist another person who was struggling to swim.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Should Ohio expand Amtrak? It’s up to the next governor, and only one candidate is talking
COLUMBUS —While Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration is cautiously exploring expanding Amtrak passenger rail service in Ohio for the first time in decades,...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Local county demolitions receive $230,000 in state funding
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development director Lydia Mihalik announced $11.9 million in grants Friday to fund demolitions across 7...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
No, that LA28 refund email isn't a scam. Here's what you need to know
Olympics attendees who have tickets for Intuit Dome or the Columbus, Ohio football matches will receive a small refund after LA28 says it accidentally charge...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
ODNR asks public to help track wild turkeys and ruffed grouse
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is asking Ohioans to report sightings of wild turkeys and ruffed grouse during Jul...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Trump UFC FBI Arrests
A sign marks the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos)
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Trump UFC FBI Arrests
Cars sit parked in front of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Patrick...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
2 of 8 men charged in thwarted attack on UFC cage-fighting show at White House plead not guilty
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two of the eight men indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attac...
Jul 16, 2026Open source
OHSAA announces Goldring retirement, addition of Bixler and Kaufman
COLUMBUS — Longtime Ohio High School Athletic Association administrator Bob Goldring will retire at the end of July and a pair of veteran school administra...
Jul 15, 2026Open source
9 indicted for allegedly being part of human trafficking ring in Ohio A grand jury in Ohio indicted nine pe...
A grand jury in Ohio indicted nine people suspected of being involved in a human trafficking ring at the Econo Lodge in Columbus, officials said.
Jul 14, 2026Open source
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Columbus is in Franklin County, Ohio.
Region: Central Ohio
ZIP Codes
43085, 43201, 43202, 43203, 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43209, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43213, 43214, 43215, 43216, 43217, 43218, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43222, 43223, 43224, 43226, 43227, 43228, 43229, 43230, 43231, 43232, 43234, 43235, 43236, 43240, 43251, 43260, 43266, 43268, 43270, 43271, 43272, 43279, 43287, 43291
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40.1051550, -83.0100690
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7:16 AM America/New_York
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Franklin County
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