June 27, 2025 • 3 mins
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Friday, June 27, 2025.
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 into an apartment in east Columbus. Fortunately, no life-threatening injuries were reported, but first responders urge caution during the morning rush as crews clear the area. On the crime front, Franklin County deputies have wrapped up a multi-day operation, arresting thirty-four suspects on charges from burglary to high-speed chases. Among the incidents, a mattress store in Linden was held up at gunpoint by suspects police are calling the twin box-spring bandits. Public safety officials encourage anyone with information to come forward as they focus on keeping our neighborhoods secure.
Looking at today’s weather, we have a warm start with temperatures already in the mid-seventies. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms could sweep through by late afternoon, so if you have outdoor plans, keep an umbrella nearby. The weekend is shaping up to be even warmer, with highs climbing into the upper eighties tomorrow and touching ninety by Sunday, so be sure to stay hydrated.
From City Hall, there are updates impacting daily life. The Columbus Board of Education is finalizing next steps for the five schools set to close, and Superintendent Angela Chapman is expected to present a realignment plan for affected families. The city is also rolling out streamlined forms for neighborhood cleanups as part of our ongoing campaign to keep Columbus beautiful, making it easier for volunteers and teams to tackle litter this summer. Our Litter League competition is in full swing through August, inviting everyone to join in and make our city shine.
In the real estate and jobs landscape, the local market remains competitive, with homes averaging around three hundred thousand dollars and listings moving fast, especially near Clintonville and the Short North. Hiring is steady in hospitality and logistics, with dozens of postings at Easton and along Polaris Parkway.
This weekend in Columbus is packed with events. ComFest returns to Goodale Park through Sunday, promising music, arts, and community activism. The Columbus Museum of Art and Franklin Park Conservatory both feature family-friendly exhibits, and live music lights up venues across the Arena District and German Village. If you are looking for something unique, join the Litter League’s next public cleanup on Saturday morning and help our parks sparkle.
On the education front, Wellington School welcomes a new Head of School in a historic appointment, while Columbus City Schools continue to focus on safety after a challenging year.
And finally, for our feel-good story, city camps funded by Columbus are steering hundreds of local kids into safe, creative summer adventures. Just yesterday, campers at Dodge Park shared their artwork with first responders, drawing smiles all around.
This has been Columbus Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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 into an apartment in east Columbus. Fortunately, no life-threatening injuries were reported, but first responders urge caution during the morning rush as crews clear the area. On the crime front, Franklin County deputies have wrapped up a multi-day operation, arresting thirty-four suspects on charges from burglary to high-speed chases. Among the incidents, a mattress store in Linden was held up at gunpoint by suspects police are calling the twin box-spring bandits. Public safety officials encourage anyone with information to come forward as they focus on keeping our neighborhoods secure.
Looking at today’s weather, we have a warm start with temperatures already in the mid-seventies. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms could sweep through by late afternoon, so if you have outdoor plans, keep an umbrella nearby. The weekend is shaping up to be even warmer, with highs climbing into the upper eighties tomorrow and touching ninety by Sunday, so be sure to stay hydrated.
From City Hall, there are updates impacting daily life. The Columbus Board of Education is finalizing next steps for the five schools set to close, and Superintendent Angela Chapman is expected to present a realignment plan for affected families. The city is also rolling out streamlined forms for neighborhood cleanups as part of our ongoing campaign to keep Columbus beautiful, making it easier for volunteers and teams to tackle litter this summer. Our Litter League competition is in full swing through August, inviting everyone to join in and make our city shine.
In the real estate and jobs landscape, the local market remains competitive, with homes averaging around three hundred thousand dollars and listings moving fast, especially near Clintonville and the Short North. Hiring is steady in hospitality and logistics, with dozens of postings at Easton and along Polaris Parkway.
This weekend in Columbus is packed with events. ComFest returns to Goodale Park through Sunday, promising music, arts, and community activism. The Columbus Museum of Art and Franklin Park Conservatory both feature family-friendly exhibits, and live music lights up venues across the Arena District and German Village. If you are looking for something unique, join the Litter League’s next public cleanup on Saturday morning and help our parks sparkle.
On the education front, Wellington School welcomes a new Head of School in a historic appointment, while Columbus City Schools continue to focus on safety after a challenging year.
And finally, for our feel-good story, city camps funded by Columbus are steering hundreds of local kids into safe, creative summer adventures. Just yesterday, campers at Dodge Park shared their artwork with first responders, drawing smiles all around.
This has been Columbus Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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