Columbus Local Pulse
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We start today with breaking news out of the Statehouse, where Governor Mike DeWine has just signed Ohio’s new two-year budget. This budget brings big changes, including a statewide flat income tax of two point seven five percent starting next year. While that may mean a simpler tax time for many, the budget has stirred up debate over school funding and local cont...
Turning to city life, today kicks of...
We begin today with breaking news on city safety. Overnight, a tragic crash on I-70 East near Brice Road left one person dead and another injured, causing major delays for early commuters. Police are still investigating the scene, so if your morning drive takes you that way, expect slowdowns and consider alternate routes. In other city safety news, a car crashed i...
We start today with a major decision that could shape education in our city for years. Just yesterday, a Franklin County judge ruled Ohio’s EdChoice private school voucher program unconstitutional, saying it violates the state’s requirement for a single system of common schools. The decision is drawing cheers from public school advocates and concern from private...
We are coming to you with a full day of news across our city, starting with a heartwarming update from Grant Medical Center. Yesterday, a Mifflin Township police officer who was shot and seriously injured last month received a hero’s sendoff as he was released from the hospital. Law enforcement officers from across central Ohio lined up t...
We start this morning with breaking news from downtown. Police have formally charged 19-year-old Mokamed Fofana with murder following the deadly shooting on the Scioto Mile that took the life of 18-year-old Jusiah Mason and left seven others injured earlier this week. Investigators say Fofana turned himself in, and authorities have increased patrols along the ri...
As the sun rises over the city, we’re stepping into our first big heat wave of the summer. After last night’s storms rolled through Central Ohio, we’re getting a break from rain today. Skies are clear, and temperatures are already climbing. Expect the mercury to soar well into the upper 80s this afternoon, and if you’ve got plans for the weekend, brace yourselve...
We start today with breaking news from the south side, where Columbus police responded to reports of gunfire near Lincoln Park Pool and the Barack Community Recreation Center on East Woodrow Avenue. Officers arrived to the sound of shots still being fired and, in a tense moment, one officer shot and injured a teen who allegedly had a gun. That individual was rush...
We start with breaking news from downtown, where Columbus police apprehended a suspect after shots were fired early Friday morning in the Short North area. Officers responded quickly, and no injuries have been reported. Police remind us to stay aware as investigations continue, especially in busy entertainment districts this weekend. In other crime news, two men ...
We start today with breaking news from Columbus police, who have taken important steps to better serve our diverse community. Our city has launched a new 911 system upgrade that enables residents to text for help in multiple languages, with automatic translation built in. Officers are also rolling out multilingual placards around town to discreetly connect domest...
We start our morning with some important updates from City Hall. Columbus City Council just rolled out new renter protection ordinances, giving tenants stronger rights and more security. This is a big move for the thousands of Columbus residents facing rising housing costs and changing rental landscapes. In another boost for our local economy, Governor DeWine an...
We wake up to cooler temperatures after early morning showers, with a high today near seventy and mostly dry skies expected this afternoon. If you have outdoor plans around Goodale Park or near the Scioto Mile, the weather should cooperate for most of the day.
At City Hall, several issues that touch our daily lives are advancing. Columbus City Council is working on ...
We begin today with breaking news from northeast Columbus, where two Mifflin Township police officers were shot during a traffic stop last night near Mecca Road and Purdue Avenue. Both officers were rushed to the hospital, one in critical condition. Authorities have identified Daveonte Dixon as the suspect and the search for him continues this morning. Streets in the...
Tragedy struck Morrow County as a deputy was shot and killed while responding to a domestic situation. Law enforcement agencies across central Ohio have been responding to the incident, with more details expected throughout the day.
Here in Columbus, city officials are continuing their crackdown on nuisance properties, targeting drug houses and crime hotspots acros...
We're starting with breaking news from Whitehall where there's a positive update - a 1-year-old boy who was reportedly kidnapped by his non-custodial mother has been found safe. The AMBER Alert issued earlier has now been canceled according to Whitehall police.
At City Hall, Columbus City Council approved several significant measures during Monday's meeting. Counc...
Columbus police have released bodycam footage showing officers fatally shooting 37-year-old Jerry Smith after a domestic violence call escalated into a hostage situation. The two-hour standoff ended when officers intervened to protect a female hostage in northeast Columbus on Hampton Woods Court.
At City Hall, Mayor Andrew Ginther's proposal to establish a Division ...
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