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Jul 23, 2026Open source
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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
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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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LOOK: Ohio's first mountain coaster coming to Hocking Hills
Attention thrill-seekers! You'll soon be able to experience Hocking Hills in a whole new way.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Pedestrian killed in Weinland Park crash was an Ohio State student, university confirms The crash happened...
Pedestrian killed in Weinland Park crash was an Ohio State student, university confirms The crash happened around 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday and injured two others.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Gary Siders Jr., and three more family members, have been accused of living with 16 nearly 'feral' children inside of the nightmare home.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Rep. Jordan: Law Says Jack Smith ‘Can’t Make Half-Truths’ ‘Can’t Give Partial Answers’ in Testi...
“You can’t make half-truths; you gotta’ tell the full truth,” House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said Thursday in his first interview since re...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
CDC spokesperson: Health investigators deployed to Ohio amid cyclospora outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control is sending disease detectives to Ohio to help with the cyclosporiasis investigation in the state, according to a CDC spokespe...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Mosquito activity surges in Ohio due to summer weather
Health experts in Ohio say mosquito activity is surging as the state experiences mid-summer weather.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Former Penguin Jack Johnson joins Ohio State's women's hockey staff Johnson spent two seasons with the Peng...
Johnson spent two seasons with the Penguins; now he's an associate head coach for the Ohio State women's hockey team.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Speeding on I-270: Ohio State Highway Patrol crackdown nets 11 drivers traveling over 100 mph
Speeding on I-270: Ohio State Highway Patrol crackdown nets 11 drivers traveling over 100 mph
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Charleston County OKs $4.25B sales tax referendum. Plus, Ohio man pulled from ocean dies.
In today’s news briefing, read about the sales tax referendum that will be on the November ballot, the latest on the Francis Marion National Forest wildfir...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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