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If you’re in Ohio and haven’t received your absentee ballot application yet, don’t panic—it might just be a mailing delay or sent to an old address. You’re not automatically purged from the voter rolls. With thousands of fake applications flooding in from outside groups, stay focused: verify your registration is current online at voterlookup.ohiosos.gov by October 5th, and if needed, register or u...

Big wins and big jackpots hit the Ohio Lottery this week! Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 numbers are out, plus Rolling Cash 5 and Classic Lotto are climbing — with Classic Lotto hitting $3.1 million. Powerball exploded to $298 million with a 2x multiplier, while Mega Millions sits at $244 million. And for life-changing luck, Millionaire for Life drew its numbers — offering $1 million annually or $18 m...

A tragic accident in Ohio: an Amazon delivery driver killed a man moments after dropping off a package, sparking urgent conversations about delivery safety, pedestrian risks, and the human cost of fast-paced logistics. Authorities are investigating, but the incident serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly everyday moments can turn deadly—and why caution on our streets matters more than ever....

Columbus City Council is locked in a heated debate over data centers, with Councilmember Christopher Wyche pushing for a regulatory framework rather than a full ban—since most facilities lie outside city limits. The core conflict centers on water rights, as residents rally against environmental harm and lack of public benefit, while some warn of existential AI risks adding urgency. Though economic...

Daylight Saving Time ends early in 2026—November 1st—and if Congress doesn’t act, we’ll still flip our clocks back. The idea of making DST permanent has passed the House but’s stuck in the Senate. While summer wouldn’t change much, winter would see sunrises pushed to nearly 9 AM and sunsets later into the evening—just shifting daylight, not adding it. And as fall begins around September 22nd, days...

Columbus is rolling out a bold new plan to make big water users like data centers and industrial giants pay more — not just for water, but for the infrastructure they strain — so regular families aren’t footing the bill. The city council’s move targets heavy water consumers, including chipmakers and food processors, aiming to fund upgrades while keeping rates fair for everyone else. But critics ar...

Tense standoff in Hilliard, Ohio, ends with officer-involved shooting: cops serving a warrant for public indecency at a grocery store back in September found themselves in a physical struggle where the suspect pulled a gun — prompting an officer to fire. No officers injured, suspect hospitalized in stable condition. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is now leading the probe, marking the fi...

Ohio History Connection is temporarily closing its doors for essential upgrades, aiming to reopen by early December—though no exact date is set. Public events are on pause, but the Archives and Library will be available by appointment starting October 8th. Key events like All Hallow’s Eve (Oct 17 & 24) and Holidays at Ohio Village (Dec 11 & 12) remain scheduled. The historic organization, founded...

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Senator Bernie Moreno unveils a bold plan: a $5,000 payment to every adult American, tied to Republicans retaining control of Congress in November. Funding? A “Trump platinum card” for wealthy foreign buyers and a market access fee. Democrats scoff, calling it an illegal voter-baiting stunt, recalling past broken promises like the DOGE dividend. Meanwhile, Moreno brushes off AI existential threat...

Ohio’s rape kit reporting crisis is escalating as over 900 law enforcement agencies skipped submitting results in 2025—despite a major cleanup effort led by former AG Mike DeWine. Now, Governor DeWine and Attorney General Andy Wilson are launching a working group to overhaul state laws, demanding clearer guidelines and accountability to ensure every kit is tested and reported, bringing justice to...

Diesel prices are soaring, and Central Ohio food banks like the Mid-Ohio Food Collective are reeling — fuel costs jumped $40K just between April and August alone, with projections of an additional $80K to $100K in extra spending this year. These organizations, which drive over 300,000 miles annually to serve 600 locations, are already way over budget, forcing tough choices to keep food moving. As...

Big Ten hoops just got a whole lot more exciting—Ohio State’s men and women basketball teams unveiled their packed schedules. The men open Nov. 2 in Salt Lake City, battle 10 road and 10 home Big Ten games, and close with a March 7 showdown against Michigan. The women start at home Nov. 2, hit neutral sites in Fort Worth and San Francisco, face UConn and Ole Miss at home, and take on defending cha...

Columbus is poised to spend over $21 million on brand-new fire trucks after last year’s alarming report revealed a fleet in crisis—trucks falling apart and sidelined for hundreds of days. The city plans to replace aging equipment with eight new engines, two ladder trucks, and more than ten medic units, all aimed at keeping pace with growing demand as the city expands. Firefighters’ union advocacy...

On her wedding day, 25-year-old Anna suffered a stroke—caused by a vertebral dissection—while feeling dizzy and slurring her words. Her bridesmaid, a nurse, recognized the signs and they rushed to the ER. Now married, Anna faces lasting physical challenges and frustration, but her husband Connor has become her unwavering caregiver. For Connor, nothing compares to the fear of losing her—making ever...

Flood watch issued for central Ohio counties as storms roll in from Indiana, bringing 2-4 inches of rain—possibly more—starting Thursday night. Franklin, Licking, Madison, Union, Delaware and over a dozen others are under alert, while Perry, Pike and Ross are spared. Stay prepared: pack emergency kits, charge devices, know evacuation routes, and NEVER enter floodwaters. If told to evacuate, go. Af...

Columbus Blue Jackets training camp kicks off this Thursday as new head coach Rick Bowness takes charge of his first full season, facing a condensed preseason and an expanded 84-game regular season. With playoff hopes on the line, Bowness is already signaling tough decisions ahead, prioritizing readiness for opening night. Meanwhile, star rookie Adam Fantilli’s contract talks remain active, with b...

Ohio’s Attorney General Andy Wilson is pushing to criminalize misuse of Flock cameras—automated license plate readers used by law enforcement—to restore public trust. After scandals in Reynoldsburg, where an officer allegedly conducted over 50 non-work searches, and vandalism in Gahanna, cities like Columbus have tightened rules: data now expires in seven days, requires supervisor approval, and ca...

COTA’s January transit overhaul is coming—and you’ve got a front-row seat to shape it. Two public comment meetings are set for Sept 17 at 6 PM and Sept 22 at noon, both in-person at their downtown Columbus boardroom with live Facebook streaming. While details are still under wraps, past changes like the new Line 30 (connecting Hilliard, OSU, and downtown) show they’re serious about innovation. Don...

A heartbreaking family tragedy unfolds in Columbus as 19-year-old Antiono Alvarez-Taylor is charged with murdering his own father, 45-year-old Fredrick Taylor, in a shocking home shooting on Butler Avenue. Found dead at the scene with gunshot wounds, Fredrick’s death marks the fifth homicide in Columbus this year — a grim statistic that underscores the city’s ongoing struggles. Police say Antiono...

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A chilling 911 call on September 14th revealed a horrifying scene: a child reported their mother dead, followed by a terrified caller—identified as the sister’s husband—who described finding her bleeding in a bedroom, suspecting a hammer, while he hid in the garage. Police identified the victims as 33-year-old Monu Rijal and 41-year-old Bhim Mishra, domestic partners, in what appears to be a murde...

Ohio’s mail-in voting rules are changing this fall after a Supreme Court ruling that now requires absentee ballots to be postmarked by a specific deadline to count — not just mailed in on time. Voters must pay close attention to the exact postmark date, as timing is critical. Local election boards are working to clarify the new procedures amid growing buzz and confusion. This update underscores th...

Columbus is facing a water rate crunch as booming data centers gobble up massive amounts of water for cooling — forcing city officials to decide how to fairly cover the skyrocketing costs without crushing residential bills. With proposals on the table that could lead to steep hikes for big tech users, the council is navigating a delicate balance between fueling economic growth and protecting every...

A judge in Ohio has ruled that Bruce Foster is not guilty by reason of insanity in the February 2025 shooting at the KDC/One warehouse, where two died and four were injured. In a bench trial, Judge David Branstool determined Foster’s mental illness prevented him from understanding his actions. While this verdict absolves him of criminal responsibility, it mandates psychiatric treatment rather than...