Meet the candidates on your ballot for the 2025 general election in our voter guide

Central Ohio voters will choose new members of city councils and school boards, elect municipal office holders and decide ballot issues.

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Ohio House votes to strengthen dangerous dog law after newspaper investigation

After an investigation into how Ohio's dangerous dog laws fail victims, state lawmakers advanced a bill calling for more accountability.

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Landing Anduril: How Pickaway County helped bring Arsenal-1 weapons factory to Ohio

Behind the scenes, years of work went into Ohio being able to bring Anduril to Pickaway County.

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Intel delays leave new AEP substation with nothing to power

A substation built to support Intel's chip factories may be completed by August even though the semiconductor maker's plants are delayed.

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Dispatch's VANISHED report wins A-Mark Foundation investigative journalism award

The Columbus Dispatch's VANISHED investigation into missing persons cases across Ohio won the top prize in a new statewide journalism contest.

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Ohio baby girl dies after accident at Nationwide Children's Hospital, coroner confirms

The baby, born on March 4, was in the neonatal intensive care unit for a heart condition at the Columbus children's hospital.

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Ohio homeowners want property tax relief. Other states may offer a solution

Some states use circuit breakers to help homeowners hit hard by property taxes. Would Ohio Republicans pay for it?

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Columbus area homeless shelter providers want to tax Uber, Lyft rides for funding

If local homeless shelter providers get their way, Franklin County could tax ride-shares like Lyft and Uber 8% per ride to support emergency shelters.

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What we know about a shooting that injured two Mifflin Township police officers

A suspect was charged in the shooting, but remains in large. Both officers who were shot are now in stable condition.

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Trump budget bill would slash Medicaid. How it would affect Ohio

As many as 500,000 Ohioans could lose Medicaid coverage under legislation that aims to enact President Donald Trump's agenda.

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Mayor Ginther's 2024 travel spending totaled $82,000. What new filings show

Annual filings offer a peak at Columbus officials' work travel. Mayor Andrew Ginther got at least $82k from multiple sources for his travel.

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Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther will seek a fourth term in 2027, campaign says

Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther intends to run for a fourth term in 2027, according to his campaign.

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Morrow County Sheriff remembers slain deputy Daniel Sherrer: 'He will be missed'

Daniel Weston Sherrer was killed in a shooting while responding to a domestic violence call on Monday, May 26.

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Ohio governor's missing persons group issues recommendations after Dispatch investigation

The governor's missing persons working group, created in response to a Dispatch series, issued its final report Tuesday.

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Morrow County deputy shot, killed responding to domestic violence call; suspect also shot

The sheriff's deputy was responding to a home at the 100 block of County Road 26 in Marengo when he was shot and killed by a suspect

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Business incentives make Ohio property taxes soar. Will lawmakers care? | Our view

Ohio's intentional decisions to make homeowners pay a much bigger share of property taxes is unsustainable and threatens our state's progress.

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Coca-Cola bottler opens $90 million distribution center at Rickenbacker Industrial Complex

The largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States is opening a $90 million distribution center on Columbus' Far South Side.

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Columbus social media finance influencer facing fraud charges over real estate Ponzi scheme

Tyler Bossetti, a Columbus-based social media finance influencer, is facing federal charges accusing him of defrauding investors of over $11 million.

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3 reasons why Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is a Norris Trophy finalist

Werenski is a finalist for NHL's top defenseman award, the Norris Trophy, after leading the Blue Jackets in scoring and setting franchise highs.

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Analysis says Browns' projections for new stadium are 'too optimistic'

Analysis found the Browns' projections are likely too rosy on everything from construction workers employed to attendance at proposed stadium.

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Three Columbus companies land tax credits for expansions promising 100 new jobs combined

The Tax Credit Authority approved incentives for multiple companies announcing plans to expand in Ohio.

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Issue 2 on May ballot would help pay for roads, bridges - not Cleveland Browns stadium

Ohio voters are being asked to approve a major bond issue this spring. But it has nothing to do with the Cleveland Browns.

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Large hail, thunderstorms, damaging straight line wind forecasted for Columbus

The National Weather Service in Wilmington predicts Tuesday will be stormy, with a chance for large hail and damaging straight line winds.

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These 4 have best shot at ending Columbus school board chaos, tackling challenges | Our view

Election 2025: Based on their resume and our research — four candidates of the 10 are best suited to join the Columbus school board.

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Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's mother thanks hockey community, Columbus in media interviews

Jane Gaudreau, the mother of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, thanked the hockey community and Columbus for their support after her sons' deaths.

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FirstEnergy former lobbyists get immunity to testify in Ohio pay-to-play investigation

Three former FirstEnergy lobbyists and a senior executive will have immunity from prosecution, freeing them to answer questions from the PUCO.

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Voter Guide: Meet 3 candidates for Columbus City Council in May 6 primary

Meet the three candidates running in a citywide nonpartisan primary race for Columbus City Council District 7.

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US Supreme Court declines Ohio AG Yost's request to take up qualified immunity amendment case

Ohio AG Dave Yost can't hold up a qualified immunity amendment from clearing its first hurdle toward the Ohio ballot, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled

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Columbus radio station 97.1 The Fan announces changes for multiple shows

The Common Man and T-Bone show is ending after 12 years on 97.1 The Fan.

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Voter Guide: Meet 10 candidates for Columbus school board in May 6 primary

We asked the 10 candidates for the Columbus City School board to tell us about themselves and why they are the best candidate. Here are their answers.

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