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Allie Vugrincic/WOSUA Franklin County Auditor's Office report authored by two independent economists found the use of the tax incentives may be losing their effectiveness while limiting revenue from schools and other taxing agencies. -
Sarah Donaldson/Statehouse News BureauGov. Mike DeWine has said he’ll fully expects to endorse the Republican candidate for Ohio governor next year—but hasn't so far.
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Natalia Harris was Delaware's first African-American city attorney and prosecutor. -
Congressional redistricting is underway in Ohio again, but many of its one-time supporters say it isn't working as intended. -
The cryptocurrency industry spent millions last year to unseat a longtime critic, Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio. It’s ready for a repeat in 2026. -
President Trump said "left-wing radicals" have tried to tarnish Columbus' legacy, and the proclamation is a way to preserve it. Some experts say it's a way to erase the heritage of Native Americans. -
Columbus Social Security worker not being paid says creditors 'don't care' about government shutdownWorkers used their breaks Friday at the Social Security Administration office on Georgesville Road to protest the government shutdown. Despite coming to work, the employees are expected to miss their next pay check. -
An Ohio House committee is considering a bill that would lower the maximum unemployment benefit from the current 26 weeks to 20 weeks. -
The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing "substantial" reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. Court filings suggest around 4,200 affected so far. -
Soybean farmers in Ohio in particular have been hard hit by tariffs. -
The state is aiming to recruit driving school instructors to meet demand. -
Three businesses affiliated with the hemp industry have sued Gov. Mike DeWine over his announced short-term ban of hemp products with psychoactive ingredients.
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Curious CbusFor 35 years, Dr. Timothy Moore of Grandview Heights amassed a collection of hundreds of items, including tricks and relics from magic greats like Harry Houdini. -
The bill puts unnamed abortion medications into a group of drugs, based on side effects and more, that would require an in-person visit before a doctor in Ohio could prescribe them. -
Republican sponsors said the four property tax bills add up to $2 billion in tax relief, but opponents said they were rushed and lawmakers could do more for Ohio homeowners. -
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging provides services to aging adults and people with disabilities. It was formed in 1974 under Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks. -
The settlement was one of four approved by Columbus City Council on Monday, totaling more than $900,000 in payouts from the city. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe roughly half-mile, $9 million section of trail takes runners, walkers and bicyclists over the Olentangy River on bridges instead of neighborhood streets. -
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could come to an end, but at what cost for both political parties? -
The bill from Rep. Ron Ferguson (R-Wintersville) would require absentee voters in Ohio to present a copy of their photo ID when returning their voted ballots. -
The suit was filed by the family of Donovan Lewis, a Black man who was shot and killed by a Columbus police officer. The case alleges systemic racism in the police department. Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge 9, is weighing in regarding the suit. -
The city will hold a public meeting on the proposed rate increases from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at Columbus City Hall, which is located at 90 West Broad Street.
