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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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Lightning Strikes Church Roof | Columbus News
A lightning strike may have sparked a massive early morning fire that tore through the roof of Cherry Creek Church in west Columbus, sending flames 30 feet…
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Central Ohio School Start Dates | Columbus News
School’s back in session across central Ohio, with districts rolling out staggered starts to ease the transition for students. While some schools begin as…
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Top Earners in Canal Winchester School District | Columbus News
Who’s pulling down the biggest salaries in Canal Winchester schools? Superintendent Kiya Hunt leads with $237K, followed closely by Treasurer Nicholas Roberts…
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Columbus Cop Uses Flock Scanner on Personal Car | Columbus News
A Columbus police officer allegedly used a high-tech Flock license plate reader—normally reserved for serious crimes—to investigate a minor fender bender…
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Young Man’s Battle After Devastating Crash | Columbus News
A 21-year-old man, David Mueller, is fighting for his life after a brutal head-on crash on U.S. 33—just minutes from home—leaving him with shattered bones, a…
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Severe Weather Alert for Columbus | Columbus News
Columbus braces for a wild weather week with multiple rounds of thunderstorms hitting Monday through Tuesday, bringing strong winds, torrential rain, and even…
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Ohio Bears on the Move | Columbus News
Ohio’s black bear population is exploding, with over 500 sightings last year — a dramatic surge from previous years. Biologists are tracking these elusive…
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WBNS 10 TV Turns YouTube Into Local News Hub | Columbus News
WBNS 10 TV is turning YouTube into its powerhouse digital hub, offering on-demand news, live broadcasts, and direct access to reporters—making Columbus’ local…
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Kaptur Returns Home After Hospital Stay | Columbus News
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur is recovering at home after a hospital stay following a hit-and-run crash in Toledo on August 2nd. The incident occurred near the…
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Ohioans Find Over $675K at State Fair | Columbus News
Over 1,500 Ohioans are about to get a surprise windfall—more than $675,000 in forgotten cash found at the state fair. Part of a five-year outreach program, the…
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Mother Injects Feces Into Child's IV | Columbus News
A mother shocked the nation when she was caught on camera injecting feces into her child’s IV at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The horrifying act, filmed by…
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Ohio Powerball Winners and Rising Jackpot | Columbus News
Powerball’s $863 million jackpot went unclaimed, but Ohio still cashed in big—hundreds won $300, thousands scored $100 or more, and a few even hit $50K. The…
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Three New Cheetah Cubs Born at The Wilds | Columbus News
Three new cheetah cubs born at The Wilds in Ohio are thriving—marking the 12th litter for their breeding program and a major win for conservation. Mom Kuki…
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Life Sentence for a Night of Violence | Columbus News
A 22-year-old man, Joseph Howard, faces life in prison for a brutal night outside a bar where he opened fire during a fight, killing two women—including his…
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Powerball Jackpot Hits $905M | Columbus News
Powerball’s jackpot just hit an eye-popping $905 million—the biggest this year and one of the top eight ever. No one won the top prize on August 8, but lucky…
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Ohio Bust Seizes Fentanyl and Crack | Columbus News
Ohio Bust Seizes Fentanyl and Crack | Columbus News
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Ohio Vets Convention: Serving Beyond the Uniform | Columbus News
Ohio’s biggest veterans gathering hit the ground running at the Ohio Union, uniting nearly 700,000 service members with critical resources on healthcare…
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Sister’s Death, Life Sentence for Howard | Columbus News
A Columbus man, Joseph Howard, has been sentenced to life in prison for a horrific September 2023 shooting that killed his own sister and another person…
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5-Year Cold Case Still Unsolved | Columbus News
A chilling mystery still haunts Columbus: a 38-year-old man was fatally shot in his apartment five years ago, and despite ongoing investigations, no suspects…
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Same Bank Robbed Twice in One Year | Columbus News
A guy named John Blakely pulled off the same Key Bank heist on East Main Street—twice, exactly one year apart. The second robbery, on Tuesday at 2 p.m., ended…
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Mother Injected Waste Into Child's IV | Columbus News
A mother in Ohio pleaded guilty to endangering her child after being caught on camera injecting what appeared to be human waste into her toddler’s IV line at a…
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Chase Rice’s New Country Bar Opens | Columbus News
Country star Chase Rice is bringing his “Welcome to the Farm” bar to the Short North, opening August 22nd with live music, bourbon, and a menu from Sexton’s…
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Helen Jenkins Davis: First Black Teacher in Columbus | Columbus News
Helen Beatrice Jenkins Davis shattered barriers as the first Black teacher hired by Columbus City Schools in 1918, after years of racial exclusion, and became…
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Busing or Payments Ohio Schools Debate | Columbus News
Ohio schools are rethinking busing—cutting routes and shifting to parent reimbursements to slash $8 million in costs, while balancing access, equity, and…
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New Jersey Case Involving Sean Higgins | Columbus News
Sean Higgins faces serious charges in the New Jersey crash that killed NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew — a case stirring national attention…
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Ohio Teachers Save Big This Weekend | Columbus News
Ohio teachers and families are cashing in this weekend with a targeted sales tax holiday—stock up on classroom supplies under $20 or clothes under $75, and…
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Ohio’s Data Center Race | Columbus News
Ohio’s gubernatorial race is heating up over data centers—big money, big stakes. Governor Mike DeWine sees them as a smart economic engine, pushing for…
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Columbus Food Truck Festival 2024 | Columbus News
Columbus Food Truck Festival returns for its 15th year with over 50 Midwest food trucks, a new Kids Zone for families, live music from DJ Logic and Robert…
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Donn Vickers Legacy in Columbus Arts | Columbus News
Donn Vickers, the visionary founder of Thurber House and Jefferson Avenue Center, passed away at 91, leaving behind a towering legacy in Columbus arts and…
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Judge Grants 2-Week THC Drink Reprieve | Columbus News
A federal judge just gave Ohio businesses a 14-day reprieve to keep selling THC drinks amid a legal battle against the state’s new hemp ban — a temporary win…
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WBNS 10TV Reimagines Local News for Columbus | Columbus News
WBNS 10TV in Columbus, Ohio, is redefining local news by turning YouTube into a dynamic hub for live broadcasts, on-demand clips, and community storytelling —…
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Ohio Pushes to Ban Child Marriage | Columbus News
Sixteen children found in horrific conditions in Vinton County, Ohio, are reigniting the fight to ban child marriage in the state. The case of their mother…
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Mega Millions Jackpot Rolls to $80M | Columbus News
Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $80 million after no one claimed the $70 million prize—winning numbers were 17, 20, 32, 54, 57 with Mega Ball 23. Hundreds in…
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Black Men’s Wellness Day Takes Center Stage | Columbus News
Black Men’s Wellness Day in downtown Columbus turned heads and hearts, drawing thousands to a powerful movement built on health, unity, and prevention. What…
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Fentanyl, Gun, and Life Sentence | Columbus News
A 29-year-old felon in Columbus, Stephen Sullens, faces up to life in prison after being convicted of fentanyl possession, illegal gun trafficking, and drug…
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Miller Rally Canceled Amid Threats | Columbus News
A planned rally for Rep. Max Miller in Strongsville was canceled amid serious threats, forcing organizers to prioritize public safety. The event, meant to…
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Columbus Man Armed After Crash | Columbus News
Friday night in Columbus turned deadly when a car crash spiraled into gunfire: a suspect armed with two guns fled the scene, then confronted police—pointing…
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Ohio Tops Business Rankings | Columbus News
Ohio just claimed the 1 spot on CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business” list for 2026 — a major win that signals a seismic shift in how states compete for…
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Felon With Gun And Drugs Escapes, Gets Caught | Columbus News
Jashon Tatum, 29, from Columbus, just pleaded guilty to federal charges after cops caught him with a machine gun conversion kit, fentanyl, meth, and…
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Columbus Clippers Holiday Lights Guide | Columbus News
Huntington Park in downtown Columbus is lighting up this holiday season with over one million dazzling lights, festive Santa visits, seasonal treats, and cozy…
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Former Superintendent Joins OSU | Columbus News
John Marschhausen, former superintendent of Dublin City Schools, is set to launch a bold new mission at Ohio State University as the first assistant vice…
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Front Street Bridge Finally Closing In | Columbus News
Front Street bridge construction is nearly done—lane restrictions are ending, planters and landscaping are going in, and those orange cones will vanish in…
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Portraits of Courage: Healing Through Art | Columbus News
Sixty-six powerful portraits by George W. Bush honor veterans’ journeys—each telling a story of sacrifice, struggle, and healing. Meet Zachariah Collett, whose…
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Officer Hit by Stray Bullet | Columbus News
A Columbus police officer was grazed by a stray bullet Friday night while responding to a call on South Hamilton Road and East Livingston Avenue — a…
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Ohio Invests in Mental Health Workforce | Columbus News
Ohio’s mental health crisis just got a major boost—with $18 million in new scholarships aimed at training thousands of future counselors, psychologists, and…
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Ohio Death Row Dates Pushed to 2030 | Columbus News
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has granted three death row inmates—Keith LaMar, Scott Group, and Davel Chinn—three-year reprieves, pushing their executions from…
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Ohio State Fairgrounds Get Major Upgrade | Columbus News
The Ohio State Fairgrounds just got a stunning makeover, thanks to Environmental Management Inc., which poured $8 million into a massive $460 million state…
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Data Centers Divide Ohio | Columbus News
Governor DeWine defends data centers as vital to Ohio’s economy, urging local leaders to negotiate tough terms and enforce health and environmental…
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Sawmill Parkway Safety Shows Results | Columbus News
Powell Police are seeing major wins with their S.A.F.E. Passage Initiative on Sawmill Parkway—speeding and aggressive driving have plummeted, crashes dropped…
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Prison Pups Training Service Dogs | Columbus News
Inmates in Ohio are training future service dogs — a heartwarming two-year program partnering with Canine Companions that teaches pups obedience, calmness, and…
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Flock Cameras Under Scrutiny | Columbus News
Columbus City Council is weighing in on the controversial Flock cameras—license plate readers deployed citywide to aid law enforcement. An audit revealed over…
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Ashville Voters Win Data Center Battle | Columbus News
Ohio’s highest court just gave Ashville residents a major victory in their fight against new data centers, clearing the way for a potential November ballot…
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Two Suspects Arrested in Columbus Shooting | Columbus News
A 20-year-old man, LezLeon Evans, has been arrested in Cleveland in connection with the November 2025 shooting death of 25-year-old Lamar Ross near the Ohio…
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Mother Pleads for System Change | Columbus News
A mom’s raw plea as her 17-year-old son faces mounting charges—including firing shots at police and possessing nine guns—after years of missed opportunities in…
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Bob Nunnally Memorial Bench Dedication | Columbus News
This Saturday, a bench will be dedicated in Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park to honor Bob Nunnally, the beloved Storm Team 4 weatherman and radio…
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Twelve Cheetah Cubs Born at The Wilds | Columbus News
Cheetahs are thriving at The Wilds as they welcome their 12th litter — three adorable cubs born in June, now hitting milestones and exploring their world. Mom…
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Jashon Tatum Pleads Guilty in High-Speed Chase | Columbus News
Jashon Tatum, already on supervised release, just pleaded guilty to serious gun and drug charges stemming from a chaotic August 2024 high-speed chase in a…
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Columbus Murder Fugitive Caught in Cleveland | Columbus News
A 20-year-old fugitive, LezLeon Evans, wanted for the murder of 25-year-old Lamar Ross, was finally captured after a high-stakes chase through Northeast Ohio…
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COTA’s New Airport Bus Line 99 | Columbus News
COTA is reviving airport access with Line 99, a new express bus route connecting downtown Columbus, Ohio State University, and John Glenn International…
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RC Diggers Cafe in Columbus | Columbus News
Dive into Columbus’s newest hotspot: RC Diggers & Cafe, where you sip coffee and steer remote-controlled excavators in a giant indoor sandbox. Blending café…