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Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Columbus News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Columbus—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Columbus News Today is…
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Nevada Girls Dominate to Reach World Series | Columbus News
Nevada storms to the Little League World Series title game with a 12-2 demolition of Ohio, led by historic standout Carsynn Meyer—the first girl ever in a U.S…
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High Schoolers Build Climate Justice Lab | Columbus News
A new climate justice lab just launched in Columbus, powered by MY Project USA and driven by passionate high school students who turned a warehouse into a…
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Caamp Returns Home with Big Plans | Columbus News
Caamp is bringing their hometown magic back to Columbus for a major homecoming show at the Schottenstein Center on August 29th — and it’s packed with pride…
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Gaudreau Brothers Remembered Amid Legal Battle | Columbus News
Two years after a devastating bike accident claimed the lives of Columbus Blue Jackets stars Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, their legacy endures as the team…
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Glenville Football Players Caught Shoplifting | Columbus News
Glenville High’s championship football team just got a major spotlight — for the wrong reasons. Around 20 players allegedly pulled off a $4,500 heist at a…
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Teen Burglar Escapes, Causes Chaos | Columbus News
A teen allegedly turned a burglary bust into a high-speed hostage drama on the Far North Side—kicking down a door, taking a homeowner hostage, and fleeing in…
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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Columbus Crash | Columbus News
A harrowing crash in south Columbus Friday night sent a motorcyclist to the hospital in critical condition after colliding with a turning truck. The rider, on…
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Tragic Crash Claims Young Life in Columbus | Columbus News
A tragic crash on Roberts Road in Columbus claims the life of a 19-year-old after a head-on collision between a Honda Civic and a Dodge Durango. Emergency…
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Woman Sentenced After Parking Lot Tragedy | Columbus News
A woman named Danielle Henry got sentenced to at least four years in prison after a terrifying parking lot crash turned deadly—she sped away with a man…
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Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges | Columbus News
A Grove City, Ohio man named Neil Brown has pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges after investigators uncovered a disturbing digital trail…
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Tragic Two-Car Crash in West Columbus | Columbus News
A tragic two-car crash in west Columbus late Friday night claimed the life of 19-year-old Aaden Elswick, who was critically injured when his Honda Civic…
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Tim Hortons Expands in Delaware | Columbus News
Tim Hortons just dropped a new location in Delaware, Ohio—its third in town—on Sunbury Road near Glennwood Commons, complete with indoor and outdoor seating…
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Meta Pays $17B to Protect Kids Online | Columbus News
Meta just agreed to a $17 billion settlement to protect kids online, with Ohio set to receive $319 million over ten years. The deal mandates daily two-hour…
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Flock Cameras Under Fire | Columbus News
Flock cameras—license plate readers used by cops—are under fire after a USA Today investigation exposed at least 19 officers across five states misusing them…
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Gazdag Out, Rodriguez In for Crew | Columbus News
Daniel Gazdag’s departure from the Crew is official, with rumors pointing to a move to the New England Revolution — who face them in just a few days…
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ODU Upsets Morehead State in Triple OT | Columbus News
Ohio Dominican pulled off a jaw-dropping triple-overtime thriller, stunning FCS power Morehead State with a 42-40 victory. Down to their final drive, QB Carson…
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Caamp’s Homecoming Tailgate Party | Columbus News
Caamp is bringing the hometown hype back to Columbus for a massive show at the Schottenstein Center on August 29th — and before the main event, there’s a free…
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Global Culture at Your Doorstep | Columbus News
This Saturday, August 30th, experience the world right here in Columbus at the International Festival—where global flavors, fashion, and music collide at the…
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Tamagotchi Turns 30 with Columbus Pop-Up | Columbus News
Tamagotchi turns 30 and is hitting the road—first stop: Columbus, Ohio! Join the nostalgic celebration at Polaris Fashion Place August 29-30 with free…
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Tornado Aftermath and Scam Alerts | Columbus News
A powerful EF1 tornado tore through Olde Towne East, leaving homes with shattered windows, roofs ripped off, and trees scattered everywhere. One resident…
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Glenville Football Team Caught Shoplifting | Columbus News
Glenville High football players allegedly pulled off a brazen $4,500 heist at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Grove City, Ohio—prompting police to suspect they were…
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Prime Street Food Opens with Global Flavors | Columbus News
Craving global flavors late at night? Prime Street Food just dropped on Summit Street, serving pizza with Chicken Tikka and Hot Honey Pepperoni, plus burgers…
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Columbus Cameras Under New Rules | Columbus News
Columbus is rolling back its use of Flock license plate cameras amid growing privacy concerns, slashing data retention from 30 to 7 days, requiring police…
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Ohioans Honor Dolly With Book Plates | Columbus News
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on as Ohioans rush to support her beloved Imagination Library through a special license plate—requests skyrocketed after her…
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Senator Pushes for Faster Flood Aid | Columbus News
Senator Jon Husted toured flood-ravaged Reynoldsburg, witnessing homes destroyed and basements submerged, urging swift federal aid to bypass bureaucratic…
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Suspect Shot by Police and Himself | Columbus News
In a shocking twist at Sharon Woods Metro Park, suspect Gaelan Pinchot—28—was fatally shot by police in the back while simultaneously firing a self-inflicted…
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Grandfather Back in Custody After Medical Procedure | Columbus News
A 73-year-old grandfather, Gary Siders Senior, is back under medical care after having his GPS monitor removed for a procedure — the only adult charged in this…
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Ray Miller Legacy in Ohio Politics | Columbus News
Ray Miller, a towering figure in Ohio politics who died at 77, leaves behind a legacy of unwavering public service—24 years in the Statehouse, labor advocacy…
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Coroner Ruling Upends Police Shooting | Columbus News
A deadly standoff in Genoa Township ends with the death of 28-year-old Gaelan Pinchot, initially ruled a suicide but now reclassified as homicide by the…
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Flock Cameras Face Privacy Scrutiny | Columbus News
Mayor Ginther is fighting to keep the city’s Flock camera program alive by introducing strict new safeguards—like limiting data storage to seven days and…
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Central Ohio Football Week 2 Preview | Columbus News
High school football is roaring back in central Ohio with week two heating up under perfect Friday night skies. Teams riding momentum from last week are hungry…
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UM Settles Rape Allegations Against Ex-Staff | Columbus News
The University of Michigan has settled a $1.2 million lawsuit with a woman who accused a former football staff member of rape — a case that’s now wrapped in…
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Highway Plan Threatens Disability Center | Columbus News
A proposed highway connector between U.S. 23 and I-71 is sparking fierce opposition from Recreation Unlimited, a vital nonprofit serving Ohio’s disability…
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Jessica Lyles Sentenced in Columbus Trafficking Case | Columbus News
Jessica Lyles, one of the last suspects in a major north Columbus human and drug trafficking ring, is getting her sentence this week after pleading to reduced…
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Sixteen Tornadoes Hit Ohio | Columbus News
Sixteen tornadoes ripped through Central and Southwest Ohio in just two days, with fourteen alone slamming the region on August 11th — some packing winds up to…
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InnoSource Expands in Dublin | Columbus News
InnoSource, Dublin’s longtime staffing powerhouse, is set to expand dramatically—adding 24 new jobs by 2031 to join its current 80 employees. The company…
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Ray Miller Legacy in Ohio Politics | Columbus News
Ray Miller, the trailblazing Ohio lawmaker who died at 77, leaves behind a legacy of groundbreaking public service — from co-founding minority health…
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Mikey's New Pizza Spot Opens Friday | Columbus News
Get ready to slice into something delicious—Mikey’s Late Night Slice is opening this Friday in Polaris, bringing big New York-style pizza, a full bar, slushy…
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Building Costs Surge Across the Country | Columbus News
Building costs nationwide are skyrocketing—up 5% since January and projected to climb another 8% by year’s end—driven by tariffs, labor shortages, and soaring…
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Semi Truck Breaks Free at Fair | Columbus News
Semi Truck Breaks Free at Fair | Columbus News
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Three Wild Films, One Weird Week | Columbus News
After a three-year wait, Coyote vs. Acme bursts back onto screens as a hilarious, live-action/animated hybrid legal thriller that pays loving tribute to…
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Wolf's Ridge Revives Historic Beer Engine | Columbus News
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing just revived history at the 1831 Worthington Inn with a vintage beer engine—dating back to 1797—that delivers smooth, low-carb pours…
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Foster Trial: Insanity Plea and Closing Arguments | Columbus News
Bruce Foster’s trial enters its climax as the defense wraps up its insanity plea, backing it with expert testimony claiming he was mentally ill and didn’t know…
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Partial Lunar Eclipse Blushes the Moon | Columbus News
If you looked up at the sky between August 27th and 28th, you might’ve witnessed a stunning deep partial lunar eclipse visible across much of the Americas…
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Carter vs Hylenski: Defamation Lawsuit Unfolds | Columbus News
Former Ohio State President Ted Carter is firing back at a lawsuit from disabled veteran Paul Hylenski, who accuses him and podcaster Krisanthe Vlachos of…
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Columbus Shooting Leaves Community Shaken | Columbus News
A chilling murder case has rocked Columbus: three teens, including a 19-year-old, are charged with killing 20-year-old Tiegiaion Clement in a pre-dawn shooting…
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Avina Health Contract Expires Soon | Columbus News
Avina Women’s Care and UnitedHealthcare are racing against time to renew their expiring contract—set to end October 1—or risk major disruptions for patients…
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Ohio’s Top Business State Strategy | Columbus News
Ohio’s locked in as the top business state in the U.S., and leaders are doubling down to keep it that way—Governor DeWine and Lt. Gov. Tressel hit the road on…
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Columbus Commuters Pay to Avoid Traffic | Columbus News
Columbus commuters are willing to take a $2,679 pay cut to ditch their daily grind on I-70 and I-71—less than the national average of $2,820, but still a…
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Ohio State Seeks Fresh Start | Columbus News
President Ravi Bellamkonda is ushering in a bold new era for Ohio State, framing September as a fresh start and rallying the campus toward innovation, renewal…
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Columbus Water Bills and Flock Cameras | Columbus News
Columbus is facing major headaches over its water billing system, with ongoing confusion and frustration as residents struggle with inconsistent charges — a…
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Columbus Schools Invest in Future Workforce | Columbus News
Columbus City Schools just poured nearly $11 million into Walnut Ridge High School to launch “the Academies at Walnut Ridge” and the 4841 Lab—cutting-edge…
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Columbus Reevaluating Flock Cameras | Columbus News
Columbus is reevaluating its Flock camera system—automated license plate readers that’ve sparked debate over cost, effectiveness, and privacy. City officials…
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Ohio Voter Law Blocked by Judge | Columbus News
A federal judge has blocked Ohio’s new voter citizenship proof law, declaring it unconstitutional and ensuring voters won’t face extra hurdles at the ballot…
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Jaylen Payne: A Community in Grief | Columbus News
Eleven-year-old Jaylen Payne, beloved “Big J” of the Columbus Raiders youth football team and a sixth grader at Southwood Elementary, died suddenly during…
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DOJ Sues Franklin County Over Immigration Arrest Rule | Columbus News
The Justice Department is suing Franklin County Municipal Court over a new local rule requiring warrants for civil immigration arrests inside courthouses — a…
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Postal Rules Threaten Mail-In Voting | Columbus News
The USPS is rolling out new mail-in voting rules amid legal uncertainty, sparking fears of voter suppression—especially for transgender Ohioans facing ID…
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Franklinton Residents Push for Noise Wall | Columbus News
Franklinton residents are fighting back against relentless noise from I-70, which has worsened after ODOT removed sound-buffering trees—now they’re rallying…
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Meta Pays $319M to Protect Kids Online | Columbus News
Ohio’s about to get $319 million over ten years as part of a historic multistate settlement with Meta — the biggest in tech history — aimed at protecting kids…
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Operation Verify Finds Hundreds Off Track | Columbus News
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office just wrapped up Operation Verify — a massive crackdown to ensure registered sex offenders are actually where they say they…