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Piece by piece, metal by metal, national and local artists mingle offerings
The 64th Annual Columbus Arts Festival kicked off Friday morning.Hundreds of local and national artists are lining the streets, turning the entire area into a m
Franklin County elections board got DHS email on group raided by FBI, records show
Federal agents questioned staff and seized documents and computer files from a progressive Ohio nonprofit this week, according to the Associated Press. Now new
Meta to use Columbus for free skilled-trades program
Meta has selected the city of Columbus as one of four cities to host their new workforce program, America's Workforce Academy (AWA).The academy will prepare stu
Columbus police deploy undercover, bike patrols for Arts Festival crowds along Scioto Mile
As hundreds of thousands of people are expected to walk the Columbus Arts Festival this weekend along the Scioto Mile, public safety officials are adding eyes i
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Ohio cracks down on Columbus daycare providers
Ohio lawmakers say they are cracking down on fraud tied to overpayments at publicly funded daycares.
Ohio ends funding for several Columbus childcare providers after statewide fraud review
The Ohio Department of Children and Youth says a statewide review of publicly funded childcare providers uncovered more than $1 million in overpayments.
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Columbus Crew kicks off Columbus Metropolitan Library collaboration this summer
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Columbus Arts Festival kicks off, drawing nearly 500,000 visitors and boosting economy
Nearly 500,000 people are expected to pour into downtown Columbus this weekend as the Columbus Arts Festival returns, bringing with it a major boost for artists
Piece by piece, metal by metal, national and local artists mingle offerings
The 64th Annual Columbus Arts Festival kicked off Friday morning.Hundreds of local and national artists are lining the streets, turning the entire area into a m
Franklin County elections board got DHS email on group raided by FBI, records show
Federal agents questioned staff and seized documents and computer files from a progressive Ohio nonprofit this week, according to the Associated Press. Now new
Columbus police deploy undercover, bike patrols for Arts Festival crowds along Scioto Mile
As hundreds of thousands of people are expected to walk the Columbus Arts Festival this weekend along the Scioto Mile, public safety officials are adding eyes i
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One step 'Over the Edge', one step toward change
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Road closures for the 2026 Columbus Arts Festival
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Columbus businesses take center stage as 2026 World Cup kicks off
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and while Columbus is not hosting any matches, the city is stepping onto the international stage.
Man dies after being hit by 2 cars on Dublin Road
A 61-year-old Columbus man is dead after being struck by two cars Thursday while walking along Dublin Road in the Village of Marble Cliff.
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Woman's body found behind dumpster in Columbus
Columbus police are investigating a death after a body was found behind a dumpster Wednesday night along Sullivant Avenue on the city’s West Side.
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Trump signals possible Iran peace deal as tensions persist, energy markets on edge
A potential agreement between the United States and Iran to end the fighting — and ease pressure on global energy markets.
DNI Gabbard releases documents about the US funding bio labs in over 30 countries
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday the release of declassified documents regarding the U.S. funding bio labs.
Trump wishes US Men's National team 'a lot of luck' before their 2026 World Cup kick-off
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'Gomer Pyle' star Ronnie Schell dead at 94
Schell passed away the same day as his "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." costar, the late Jim Nabors', birthday according to his family.
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42nd Annual Ohio Guitar Show returns to Grove City
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Tall grass and weeds are drawing complaints at city parks across Columbus.
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