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Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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 your daily snapshot of what’s…
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Columbus Tackles Flock Camera Oversight | Columbus News
Columbus is tightening the reins on its Flock license plate cameras, introducing strict data access rules and an external oversight group to ensure responsible…
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Affordable Condos Take Root in Columbus | Columbus News
Columbus is breaking ground on a groundbreaking affordable housing project with 23 new condos on the East Side—ready by year’s end. Backed by $3 million in…
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Bier Stube Rebuild Update | Columbus News
The Bier Stube’s comeback is finally in sight — but not without a few bumps. After its original spot was demolished last fall, owner Craig Kempton is…
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Columbus Campaign Finance Reform | Columbus News
Columbus City Council is poised to overhaul campaign finance rules, slashing donation limits from $16,000 to $8,000 per donor and capping in-kind contributions…
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Columbus Water Bills Messed Up | Columbus News
Columbus water customers are facing major billing chaos—with wrong charges, delayed payments, and growing frustration as the city scrambles to fix a systemic…
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Delaware Wine Bunker Estate for Sale | Columbus News
A $3.5 million Delaware, Ohio estate is turning heads with its Napa Valley-inspired vibe, complete with a wine bunker, sprawling pool complex, and luxury…
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Lost Cat Found After 8 Years | Columbus News
A heart-wrenching reunion eight years in the making: a family in Ohio got a call from a humane society telling them their missing cat, Mr. Gibbs, had been…
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The Plaza Hotel: A Downtown Stage | Columbus News
From political victory parties to My Little Pony conventions, the Hyatt on Capitol Square—now The Plaza Hotel—has been a living stage for Columbus history…
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Ray Miller Legacy: Health, Advocacy, and Journalism | Columbus News
Ray Miller, a trailblazing Ohio legislator who served 24 years in the statehouse and championed minority health and behavioral care, passed away at 77. A…
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Columbus Tries to Even the Political Playing Field | Columbus News
Columbus council is cracking down on campaign cash to level the playing field—cutting individual contributions for city council candidates in half to $8,000…
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Beagle Shot in Marysville Early Sunday | Columbus News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Marysville when a family’s beloved beagle was shot early Sunday morning—its injuries too severe to save. The dog, found in…
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COTA Free Rides Amid Heat Advisory | Columbus News
Buckle up, Central Ohio — temperatures are soaring into the 100s with humidity making it feel like 103°F for two days straight. The National Weather Service…
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Veteran Finds Peace with eTMS Therapy | Columbus News
A Vietnam veteran haunted by decades of trauma has found life-changing relief through a groundbreaking, non-invasive treatment called eTMS. After three tours…
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Ohio’s $10K Workforce Boost | Columbus News
Ohio’s workforce crisis is getting a major boost: JobsOhio and One Columbus are handing out $10,000 per employee who completes an approved training program…
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Newark Couple Faces 70+ Charges | Columbus News
Newark police are investigating a shocking case involving John and Brianna Nethers, facing nearly 70 charges including rape and voyeurism after discovering…
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Man Deported Despite Active Appeal | Columbus News
A man named Francisco Gonzalez Perez was deported to Mexico despite an ongoing immigration appeal — a move his lawyer calls illegal. His wife discovered his…
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Man Breaks Into Police Station | Columbus News
A Columbus man faces four felony burglary charges after allegedly breaking into the Mifflin Township Police Department multiple times over three days, stealing…
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Ohio Governor’s Race Heats Up with Attack Ads | Columbus News
Ohio’s governor’s race is heating up with millions poured into blistering attack ads—Republicans hammer Democrat Amy Acton over a 2019 domestic dispute, while…
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Columbus Council Weighs Flock Camera Future | Columbus News
Columbus City Council is poised to vote on ending its contract with Flock Safety’s automated license plate cameras by September’s end, as trust in the tech—and…
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Fall Allergies Are Worse This Year | Columbus News
This fall allergy season is turning into a real nightmare—thanks to August’s heavy rain, which shattered pollen into airborne particles that sneak deeper into…
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Nocterra Brewing Closes Temporarily | Columbus News
Nocterra Brewing Company has shut its doors for good—or at least for now—after suddenly posting “temporarily pausing operations” signs at their Scioto Audubon…
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Trump vs Data Centers Debate | Columbus News
Trump’s rallying cry for data centers is gaining traction as he warns communities rejecting them risk economic decline and falling behind global…
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Child Shot Accidentally in Columbus | Columbus News
A heartbreaking accident in Weinland Park leaves a young girl critically injured after accidentally firing a gun — a sobering reminder of how easily…
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Columbus 911 Nurse Line Explained | Columbus News
Columbus is launching a smart new 911 program: if you call for a non-emergency medical issue, you might speak to a nurse right after the dispatcher. This isn’t…
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Nurse Line Replaces Ambulances for Non-Emergencies | Columbus News
Columbus just launched a new Nurse Health Care Navigation Line—call 911 for non-emergencies and get a nurse instead of an ambulance. Designed to free up…
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Teen Charged in Fatal Shooting | Columbus News
A 19-year-old man, Danyo Sellers, has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Maliek Venson, which occurred at 3:30 AM on July 23rd in a…
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Nocterra Brewing Pauses for Restructuring | Columbus News
Nocterra Brewing has paused operations at both its Powell and Columbus taprooms while reorganizing, clarifying they’re not closing for good but seeking a…
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Woman Pleads Guilty to School Threats | Columbus News
A 38-year-old woman, Colleen May, pleaded guilty to two counts of making terroristic threats against a Marysville school after sending alarming emails traced…
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Justice Finally Moves for Giant'e | Columbus News
After six years of relentless advocacy, Giant’e Adaway’s mother, Ronnette Hairston, finally sees justice inching forward — a trial date set for September 21st…
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Ohio’s Earthquake Surge Explained | Columbus News
At 4:06 AM, Athens County felt a minor 2.2-magnitude earthquake—no damage reported, but it’s part of Ohio’s growing seismic activity. This year alone, the…
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Online Threats Lead to Gun Charges | Columbus News
A 21-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, just took a guilty plea for threatening ICE agents online — and it’s got serious consequences. Justin Novoa allegedly posted…
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Online Threats Lead to Real Gun Charges | Columbus News
A 22-year-old Columbus man, Justin Novoa, just admitted to posting violent threats online targeting immigration and customs agents—calling for shootings and…
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Body Found in Floodplain After Disappearance | Columbus News
A 75-year-old man, Thurman Walker, vanished after leaving his home on Bixby Ridge Drive in Columbus, and his body was found a week later in a floodplain near…
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Man Steals Police Gear From Own Station | Columbus News
A 57-year-old man was caught on camera stealing over $1,600 worth of police gear—including cleaning supplies, an air compressor, and a uniform—from the Mifflin…
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Nationwide Children's Expands Campus | Columbus News
Nationwide Children’s Hospital just snapped up a seven-point-six-million-dollar plot on East Main Street—right next to their downtown campus—to fuel future…
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Daylight Saving Time’s Future in Question | Columbus News
This fall, we’re setting our clocks back one hour as daylight saving time ends — but here’s the twist: Congress is seriously considering making it permanent…
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Tragic Shooting in West Columbus | Columbus News
A heartbreaking shooting in West Columbus claims the life of 20-year-old Mohamed Musa Mohamed, who was found critically wounded at an apartment complex on Lion…
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Rocket Fizz Opens in Dublin | Columbus News
Dublin just got its sweetest surprise: Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop officially opened August 21 at Bridge Park, packing over 450 soda flavors, 80+ taffy…
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Young Man Shot Dead in Columbus | Columbus News
Tragic shooting in Columbus: 20-year-old Mohamed Mohamed fatally shot at Emerald Glen Apartments late Sunday night, died early Monday morning. Police are…
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Bruce Foster’s Trial Ends in Judge’s Hands | Columbus News
Bruce Foster, 30, faces life without parole after a deadly February 2025 shooting at KDC/One that killed two and wounded four. His trial ended with closing…
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Ohio Storms Spawn Half Year’s Tornadoes | Columbus News
Ohio’s mid-August storms unleashed torrential rain, hurricane-force winds, and widespread power outages — but the real shocker? They spawned nearly half of the…
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Ohio Weed Prices Surge This Summer | Columbus News
Ohio’s cannabis prices are skyrocketing after months of steady declines—June saw the biggest monthly jump since legalization. Flower remains the top-selling…
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Columbus Weighs AI Cameras for Safety | Columbus News
Columbus is on the verge of deploying AI-powered Flock cameras to help police track suspect vehicles, sparking a heated debate over safety versus privacy as…
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Huron Hobbit House Sparks Debate | Columbus News
A quirky Ohio home dubbed the “Huron Hobbit House” is going viral for its Tolkien-inspired, earth-covered design—complete with concrete walls buried under dirt…
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Ohio's Wettest August on Record | Columbus News
Central Ohio endured an August nightmare of relentless storms, flooding, and tornadoes — with up to six inches of rain in a single day, wind gusts hitting 82…
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Siders Family Abuse Case Deepens | Columbus News
A shocking child abuse case in Vinton County continues to unravel, with new indictments and names emerging. Sixteen children were rescued from unsafe…
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August’s Wild Weather Hits Central Ohio | Columbus News
Central Ohio endured a brutal August, drenched in record rain and slammed by five tornadoes on a single day—August 11th—along with a destructive derecho that…
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Flooded Homes and Delayed Grants | Columbus News
Reynoldsburg, Ohio is reeling from catastrophic flash flooding that turned streets into rivers, forcing evacuations and shelter-in-place orders—just weeks…
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Judge Cooperrider’s Legacy of Care | Columbus News
After 35 years on the bench, Judge Luann Cooperrider—Perry County’s first female probate-juvenile judge—is retiring at 70, leaving behind a legacy of…
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Goodale Park Gets New Art | Columbus News
Columbus is reviving Goodale Park with a major new art installation after a decade without public sculpture — three of four pieces will debut this fall, funded…
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Ohio's Mega Energy Campus Rises | Columbus News
A colossal power plant is rising in southern Ohio to fuel the nation’s largest data center campus, with SB Energy already locked in natural gas turbines for…
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Gay Softball World Series Hits Columbus | Columbus News
Thousands of athletes are flooding into Central Ohio for the Gay Softball World Series — the largest LGBTQ+ single-sport event on the planet, now in its 49th…
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Young Girl Hospitalized After Shooting | Columbus News
A young girl, aged five to ten, is in critical condition after a shooting on North Sixth Street—police are still investigating whether it was self-inflicted or…
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Six-Year-Old Girl Shot in Home Shooting | Columbus News
A six-year-old girl is in critical condition after accidentally shooting herself during a Sunday afternoon incident near Weinland Park. Police responded to a…
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Ohio’s Big Questions This Week | Columbus News
Ohio’s Auditor Keith Faber is launching his bid for Attorney General, arguing his auditing chops give him the toughness to root out corruption. Meanwhile…
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Young Child Hit Near Church in Columbus | Columbus News
A three-year-old was struck by a car while running in a church parking lot in northeast Columbus, sparking an urgent response and ongoing investigation — the…
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Hot Air Balloon Lands in Neighborhood | Columbus News
A hot air balloon touched down in a Delaware County neighborhood on August 29th, turning an ordinary landing into a magical community moment. Pilot Russ Jurg…
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Ohio’s AG Race and Election Confusion | Columbus News
Ohio Auditor Keith Faber is launching his bid for Attorney General, touting his auditing experience as the key to cracking down on serious crimes. Meanwhile…
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Ohio Lottery Ticket Worth $8.4M Still Unclaimed | Columbus News
Someone in Columbus might be sitting on a life-changing $8.4 million Classic Lotto jackpot—claimed by a ticket bought July 29 at a Giant Eagle, with the…
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Three Arrested in Columbus Shooting | Columbus News
A fatal shooting in Columbus’s Short North just after 3 AM left 20-year-old Tiegiaion Clement dead; now, police have arrested 19-year-old Massamba Dieye and…