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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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Graduation Memories with a Former Principal | Columbus News
A former high school principal stands at a graduation, diplomas flying, memories flooding back — and this time, he’s not just watching the future unfold… he’s…
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Doomgaze Rising with Band SERVER | Columbus News
Doomgaze Rising with Band SERVER | Columbus News
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Shrek Text Sparks Free Speech Battle | Columbus News
Ohio political blogger D.J. Byrnes, known for his bold takes and Substack “The Rooster,” is facing criminal charges after allegedly sending a provocative Shrek…
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Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Perry County | Columbus News
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Perry County | Columbus News
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Veolia Builds AI Power Grid in Ohio | Columbus News
Veolia is building a standalone 350-megawatt power grid in New Albany, Ohio, exclusively for a massive AI data center — keeping it off the public grid to avoid…
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Todd Taylor on Authenticity and Theater | Columbus News
Todd Taylor reveals his intense, hands-on approach to acting—memorizing lines by hand, dissecting characters down to their flaws and strengths, and championing…
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August Fun in Central Ohio | Columbus News
This weekend in central Ohio is a whirlwind of fun—Ohio State Fair, Dublin Irish Festival, and Pelotonia’s Ride Weekend are all happening, packed with rides…
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Ohio Pet Store Bills Spark Debate | Columbus News
Ohio’s lawmakers are pushing two new bills that could overhaul how pet stores operate — one banning pet store financing for animals, another letting local…
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Columbus Misses Chance at Free Tuition | Columbus News
Columbus State Community College rejected a free tuition levy that could have funded $95 million annually for high school grads — a move Mayor Andrew Ginther…
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Auditor Alexander Funds Local Scholarships | Columbus News
Whitehall City Auditor Shaquille Alexander is pouring his own $25,000 into a new scholarship for top local grads headed to Otterbein University—specifically…
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Terra Alta Finalizes 80 Townhomes | Columbus News
Delaware’s biggest housing project just hit the finish line—80 new townhomes in Terra Alta, wrapping up a decade-long build by Romanelli & Hughes, set to be…
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Columbus Launches Affordable Housing Fund | Columbus News
Columbus just launched a new revolving loan fund designed to tackle affordable housing head-on—flexible, sustainable, and built to keep generating capital for…
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Juveniles Caught in Midnight Car Theft | Columbus News
Late Thursday night in Sunbury, a high-speed chase erupted after multiple juveniles stole a car near Cherry Street and U.S. Route 36. Police from Delaware…
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Mackenzie Shirilla Seeks New Trial | Columbus News
Mackenzie Shirilla, serving life for a 2022 crash that killed her boyfriend and friend, is launching a high-stakes federal bid to overturn her murder…
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Ohio Governor Honors Strickland at State Fair | Columbus News
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is honoring former governor Ted Strickland by naming a newly renovated fairgrounds building after him — part of a $460 million Expo…
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Grady’s Maternity Unit at Risk | Columbus News
Grady Memorial’s maternity unit is set to close this Friday — a move sparking fierce resistance as it threatens the only hospital-based maternity care in the…
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Police Hunt Man Accused in Fatal Apartment Shooting | Columbus News
Columbus police are urgently searching for 23-year-old Darren Cunningham, wanted for allegedly shooting and killing 22-year-old Demonty Carter during a violent…
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Columbus Violence Spike and Community Response | Columbus News
Columbus is grappling with a violent surge, July alone seeing 14 homicides — pushing the annual total to 50, four more than last year. While summer spikes are…
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Man Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run | Columbus News
A 47-year-old man, Devon Kennedy, was arrested in Columbus for allegedly fleeing the scene of a fatal hit-and-run on U.S. Route 23, where he struck and killed…
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The 30-Year Cold Case of Robert Mohney | Columbus News
A cold case from 1996 reignites as Robert Mohney vanishes from Westerville, Ohio—last seen driving off after a phone call during dinner. His car was found near…
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Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Perry County | Columbus News
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Perry County | Columbus News
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Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Perry County | Columbus News
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Perry County | Columbus News
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Families Seeking Justice After Radiation Fallout | Columbus News
A shuttered nuclear plant in Ohio is still poisoning families decades later—radiation exposure linked to skyrocketing cancer rates, with no federal aid for the…
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Haitian TPS Ends Amid Community Anxiety | Columbus News
Haitian immigrants in the U.S. face uncertain futures as Temporary Protected Status ends, sparking anxiety and urgent preparations across communities like…
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YouTube Lets You Choose Your Data | Columbus News
YouTube’s rolling out a new cookie policy giving you real control over your data — choose to let them personalize your feed with your watch history and…
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YMCA & Campus Expansion Takes Shape | Columbus News
The Downtown Commission reviewed plans for a massive new YMCA and childcare center—53,000 sq ft, serving up to 500 kids, plus gym, pool, and fitness center—set…
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Tragic Incident in Hilliard Green | Columbus News
Tragic Incident in Hilliard Green | Columbus News
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Ohio State Fair Gets Major Upgrade | Columbus News
The Ohio State Fair has rolled out a major upgrade with two brand-new buildings, a hand-carved carousel celebrating Ohio’s wildlife, and fifteen fresh food…
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Miller’s Abuse Allegations Resurface | Columbus News
U.S. Rep. Max Miller is once again in the crosshairs as fresh allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, reignite national scrutiny. Moreno…
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YouTube's Cookie Changes Explained | Columbus News
YouTube’s cookie policy is shifting—here’s what it means for you: they’ll still use cookies to keep the site running, fight spam, and improve the experience…
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Tragic Incident at Bayside Apartments | Columbus News
Tragic Incident at Bayside Apartments | Columbus News
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Toddler Found Dead in Columbus Pond | Columbus News
Toddler Found Dead in Columbus Pond | Columbus News
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Columbus Courthouse Build Canceled | Columbus News
Columbus just paused construction on its brand-new courthouse — a $100 million project voters approved — citing soaring costs and shifting priorities. The city…
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Moreno Attacks Fauci Over Pandemic Policies | Columbus News
Senator Bernie Moreno unleashed a fiery attack on Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate hearing, blasting his pandemic-era mask mandates and accusing him of…
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16 Kids Rescued, Adults Face Mental Fitness Probe | Columbus News
In a shocking case in Vinton County, 16 children were rescued from a dangerous home, sparking a legal firestorm as two adults—Christina and Gary Junior…
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Ohio Child Crisis Sparks System Review | Columbus News
Sixteen kids rescued from horrific conditions in Ohio are now in foster care, while four adults face felony charges — sparking urgent questions about systemic…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Lettuce | Columbus News
Six thousand+ U.S. cases of cyclosporiasis surge since May, with Ohio hit hardest—explosive diarrhea warning. Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce recalled; wash all…
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Ohio State Professor Pleads No Contest | Columbus News
An Ohio State professor shoved a journalist to the ground during a class, sparking legal trouble and an internal university investigation that ultimately led…
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Balin Derringer Remembered with Love | Columbus News
Tragedy struck when 22-year-old Balin Derringer lost his life in a head-on collision with a FedEx truck in Franklin County, allegedly after running a red…
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Trader Joe's Heads to Polaris | Columbus News
Trader Joe’s is set to open a brand new, 12,500-square-foot store in Polaris, Ohio — right across from Top Golf — with over 100 parking spots and a standalone…
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Ohio State Sets Tone for Championship Run | Columbus News
Ohio State Buckeyes dominate Big Ten media days in Chicago as preseason favorites, with coach Ryan Day unveiling a new jersey sponsor and setting sights on a…
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Fugitive Mass Shooter Arrested in Columbus | Columbus News
A major arrest unfolded on the Far West Side of Columbus as U.S. Marshals and SWAT apprehended 23-year-old Larry Smith Junior, wanted for a deadly July 4th…
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Free Tuition on Hold at Columbus State | Columbus News
Free tuition at Columbus State Community College hit a pause just two weeks after being unveiled, as President David Harrison called it “not the right time” to…
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YouTube Cookies and Your Privacy | Columbus News
YouTube’s cookie policy is changing—here’s what it means for you: Accept all, and they’ll track your habits to serve personalized content and ads; Reject all…
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Ohio State Fair Kicks Off with Governor | Columbus News
Governor Mike DeWine and state leaders kicked off the 171st Ohio State Fair with a grand ribbon-cutting, fireworks, and a performance by the All-Ohio State…
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Ohio State Fair Weather & Highlights | Columbus News
Ohio State Fair opens under perfect skies—sunshine and comfy temps make for ideal kickoff—but don’t get too relaxed: rain and thunderstorms are likely Saturday…
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Courtney Grisby Sentenced for Manslaughter | Columbus News
A 42-year-old woman, Courtney Grisby, has been sentenced to 6 to 7.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter for shooting and killing…
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Columbus State Drops Free Tuition Levy | Columbus News
Columbus State Community College is backing out of a $95 million levy plan designed to offer free tuition to Franklin County high school grads — a move sparked…
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YouTube's New Privacy Settings Explained | Columbus News
YouTube’s rolling out new privacy settings that let you decide how your data is used — from basic tracking to personalized ads and content. Accept All lets…
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Community Rises After Scioto River Tragedy | Columbus News
Five Honduran lives lost in the Scioto River have sparked a powerful community response, as hundreds turned out for a Zumbathon to honor the victims and…
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Warehouse Fire in Licking County | Columbus News
Warehouse Fire in Licking County | Columbus News
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Ohio Pushes to Let 16-Year-Olds Vote | Columbus News
Ohio lawmakers are pushing to let 16-year-olds vote in state and local elections — not federal ones — through a bold constitutional amendment that could hit…
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Ohio Data Center Battle Heads to Supreme Court | Columbus News
A fiery legal showdown is unfolding in Pickaway County, Ohio, as three residents battle a village council’s emergency deal with data center giant EdgeConneX…
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Columbus College Pushes for Free Tuition | Columbus News
Columbus State Community College is racing against time to get a countywide tuition-free plan on the November ballot, proposing a property tax levy to cover up…
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Football Coach Tops Miami University Payroll | Columbus News
Who’s really pulling in the big bucks at Miami University? The football coach, Chuck Martin, topped the list with over $1.1 million, beating even President…
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Billboards Divide Families in Lima | Columbus News
Anti-LGBTQ+ billboards popping up in Lima, Ohio, are sparking outrage and mobilizing communities. Sponsored by Them Before Us, the ads claim children need both…
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Shelter Cuts Amid Rising Homelessness | Columbus News
Franklin County’s adult shelters are slashing capacity by 43% as funding hangs in the balance, even as homelessness surges — a move critics say ignores the…
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Riverside Drive Shutdown Alert | Columbus News
Riverside Drive in Upper Arlington is shutting down for 45 days starting August 3rd—impacting 20,000 daily drivers. The ODOT detour loops through SR 161 and…
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Ohio State Fair 2024: New Rides Old Memories | Columbus News
The Ohio State Fair is back with a splash—brand-new attractions like a misting park, a giant Ferris wheel celebrating America’s 250th birthday, and a revamped…
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Ohio Tests AI Election Bot EVA | Columbus News
Ohio’s new AI election assistant, EVA, is here to turbocharge election offices—trained on state law, it cuts down research time and lets staff focus on complex…