Arts Festival, Jazz & Ribs Fest cancelled again
The vaccine against the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 did not arrive in time to save two of the most popular annual events in downtown Columbus.
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CBJ may see fans again soon
The Blue Jackets say a plan to allow fans to attend home games at Nationwide Arena has been approved by local health officials.
Ohio Senate president questions DeWine’s distracted driving plan
Ohio Republican Senate President Matt Huffman is expressing doubts about a proposal by GOP Gov. Mike DeWine to make distracted driving reason enough to pull someone over.
Mandel joins Senate race
Republican Josh Mandel, a Marine veteran and former state treasurer, will make a third run for the U.S. Senate in Ohio, vying for a seat being vacated by the GOP’s Rob Portman.
14-year-old shot to death
The latest homicide victim in Columbus was a 14-year-old boy shot to death on the Southeast Side Wednesday.
WBK: Wisconsin 75, (12) OSU 70
Imani Lewis scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Sara Stapleton added 13 points and 10 boards, and Wisconsin beat No. 12 Ohio State 75-70.
Bond reduced for officer charged in Andre Hill death
The former Columbus police officer charged with fatally shooting Andre Hill posted bail and was released from jail Tuesday hours to an audience of protesters after a judge reduced his bond from $3 million to a third of that.
Amber Alert for missing Columbus boy
Columbus police issued a statewide Amber Alert for 4-month-old boy missing from the Northeast Side.
DeWine pledges $2B to help schoolkids make up for lost time
Governor Mike DeWine says he’s making $2 billion in federal aid available to help schools address pandemic-induced learning gaps.
UC, Xavier hoops fans compete to leave largest tip
A crosstown rivalry between basketball fans of the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University has extended to leaving tips at restaurants, with the largest exceeding $4,500.