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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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Jacksontown Road Shooting & Crash | Columbus News
State Route 13 shut down Tuesday night after a shooting and single-car crash near the Dawes Arboretum—officials say no public danger, road reopened by 10:30…
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Ohio's New Carousel Celebrates Heritage | Columbus News
Ohio’s newest carousel at the State Fair is a masterpiece of local pride, hand-carved wood, and state history — designed by Governor DeWine and his wife Fran…
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Westerville Residents Push Back on Asphalt Plant | Columbus News
For over 20 years, Westerville, Ohio, residents have been battling a stinky, dusty asphalt plant — now, the Ohio EPA is reviewing its air permit, giving locals…
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Haitian Families Face Uncertain Future | Columbus News
Haitian immigrants in Springfield face terrifying uncertainty as Temporary Protected Status expires, leaving over 10,000 residents at risk of deportation to a…
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Ohio Extends Foster Care Cost Study | Columbus News
Ohio’s foster care costs have skyrocketed 50%, straining counties forced to make fast placement decisions with little pricing leverage. A new statewide rate…
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Anduril’s Fury Drone Takes Flight | Columbus News
Anduril just unveiled its first Fury drone — a game-changing autonomous fighter built to fly alongside human pilots, designed for high-risk dogfights and…
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Buffalo Soldier’s Quiet Valor Recognized | Columbus News
A Buffalo Soldier’s quiet heroism finally gets its due: John B. Williams, who never rode a horse before joining the Army, became part of the legendary…
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Ohio Crackdown Catches Speeding Drivers | Columbus News
Central Ohio law enforcement launched a massive 7-day crackdown on I-270, targeting speeding and reckless driving with dramatic results — including a 110 mph…
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Grandmother Faces 16 Felony Charges | Columbus News
A Vinton County grandmother, Christina Siders, faces 16 felony child endangerment charges after authorities removed 16 children from her home—conditions she…
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Ohio State Fair Tightens Teen Rules | Columbus News
This year’s Ohio State Fair is locking down with new rules to keep things safe—especially for teens. With nearly 900,000 visitors, security is ramped up with…
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Fire Chief’s Charges Dismissed, New Probe Ahead | Columbus News
Jerome Township’s board just tossed out the initial charges against Fire Chief Doug Stewart — not because he’s innocent, but because the investigation was…
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Tragic Crash at U.S. 40 Intersection | Columbus News
A 22-year-old man, Balin Derringer, died in a fatal crash just before 7 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 40 and Alton Darby Creek Road after failing to stop…
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Grandmother of 16 Faces Legal Battle | Columbus News
Grandma of sixteen kids facing child endangerment charges, Christina Siders is seeking a competency hearing and bond release, claiming she was the sole…
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Pike County’s Nuclear Crossroads | Columbus News
Pike County, Ohio, stands at a crossroads: high unemployment and cancer rates meet new nuclear ambitions, sparking fierce local resistance. Once home to the…
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Chief Jones Retires After 37 Years | Columbus News
After 37 years of service, New Albany’s beloved Police Chief Greg Jones is retiring — but not before leaving behind a legacy of growth, excellence, and…
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Delaware Gets First Chick-fil-A | Columbus News
Delaware’s got its first Chick-fil-A—officially approved by city council—and it’s set to open as part of the Trailhead Crossing West development on the east…
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Somali Businesses Demand Fair Treatment | Columbus News
Somali business owners and community members rallied at the Ohio Statehouse to protest what they call unfair harassment and biased scrutiny amid ongoing fraud…
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Courtney Webb’s Prison Sentence Explained | Columbus News
Twenty-two-year-old Courtney Webb just received an 8-12 year prison sentence for her role in the stabbing death of 22-year-old Amareyon Daniels in north…
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Ohio’s Partial Eclipse View | Columbus News
Don’t miss the cosmic spectacle: a partial solar eclipse rolls through Ohio on August 12, 2026, with only a sliver of coverage—0.6% in Columbus, up to 3% in…
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Columbus Schools Face $40M Insurance Overrun | Columbus News
Columbus City Schools faces a staggering $40 million health insurance cost overrun, allegedly due to Aon exploiting the district like a taxpayer-funded cash…
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Massie Targets Flock Cameras | Columbus News
Congressman Thomas Massie is leading a bold push to cut federal funding for Flock license plate scanning cameras, calling them a threat to Fourth Amendment…
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Butter Cow Celebrates America 250 | Columbus News
This year’s Ohio State Fair turns patriotic with a butter cow calf sporting a stars-and-stripes hat, joined by a bald eagle, Statue of Liberty, and American &…
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Demolition Derby Driver Banned Nationwide | Columbus News
A demolition derby in Ohio turned deadly when Hunter Wolf slammed into another driver’s door, forcing an airlift—prompting a lifetime ban from Derbydog Inc…
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CJ's Soul Food Moves to Reynoldsburg | Columbus News
CJ’s is moving from Polaris to Reynoldsburg—biggest kitchen yet, bigger menu, and closer to loyal fans who’ve been asking for them. It’s not just a relocation…
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U.S. 33 Closure: 45 Days Ahead | Columbus News
Columbus drivers, brace yourself—U.S. 33 (Riverside Drive) is shutting down for 45 days starting Monday for critical culvert replacement under River Park…
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Trader Joe's Heads to Polaris | Columbus News
Trader Joe’s is set to open its second Columbus location — a standalone 12,500-square-foot store on Ikea Way in Polaris — marking their third in Central Ohio…
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Chief Jones Retires After 37 Years | Columbus News
After 37 years of service, New Albany’s Police Chief Greg Jones is stepping down this November, leaving behind a legacy that transformed a small town into a…
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Butter Cow Gets a Construction Crew | Columbus News
The Ohio State Fair’s iconic Butter Cow returns with a construction-themed twist, celebrating the fairgrounds’ big renovation under the “Pardon Our Dust!”…
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Teen Killed in South Franklinton Shooting | Columbus News
A tragic shooting in South Franklinton claims the life of 15-year-old Deniro Arnold, who was fatally wounded alongside another victim. Police arrested a…
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Teen Killed in Columbus Shooting | Columbus News
A tragic shooting in southwest Columbus claims the life of 15-year-old Deniro Arnold and leaves a 19-year-old in critical condition; a 17-year-old has been…
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Haitian TPS Ends in Columbus | Columbus News
Thirty thousand Haitians in Columbus face sudden job loss and legal limbo as Temporary Protected Status ends, sparking fear and uncertainty. With ICE shifting…
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Man Wanted in Fatal Hit-Run with Child | Columbus News
A deadly hit-and-run in Marion County has authorities racing to find a suspect seen fleeing with a child—between five and nine years old, wearing red pants and…
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Tragedy in South Franklinton Parking Lot | Columbus News
A deadly shooting in South Franklinton left 15-year-old Deniro Arnold dead and another teen injured—police say it stemmed from a beef between the victims…
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Ponderosa Park’s New Owners and Rising Rents | Columbus News
A Florida investment firm has snapped up Dublin’s Ponderosa Mobile Home Estates for $2.88 million, sparking concern among residents worried about rising rents…
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Gay Street’s 20-Year Transformation | Columbus News
For over two decades, Gay Street has been reshaped — now completely torn up and rerouted — as the city pushes forward with a bold vision to transform it into a…
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Six Children Found in Horrific Conditions | Columbus News
Sixteen children, ages 18 months to 18 years, were found crammed into a single room in horrific conditions — their parents and two grandparents now face 16…
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The Novel Sip Brewing in New Albany | Columbus News
A new literary haven is brewing in New Albany, Ohio—The Novel Sip, a cozy bookstore blending books, coffee, and wine into one vibrant community hub. Owner…
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Ohio State Unveils Chase Jersey Deal | Columbus News
Ohio State is diving headfirst into the new era of college sports with all 36 teams donning JPMorgan Chase-branded jerseys starting this season, bringing in…
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Fatal Crash on Route 40 Blocks Traffic | Columbus News
A fatal crash on U.S. Route 40 in western Franklin County early Tuesday morning left one driver dead and another injured after a head-on collision with a FedEx…
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Tractor Trailer Crash Blocks U.S. 40 | Columbus News
A deadly crash on U.S. 40 in Franklin County just before 7 AM left one person dead and injured a tractor-trailer driver, while a FedEx truck blocked traffic…
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Tragic Wreck on West Broad Street | Columbus News
A deadly crash between a semitruck and a car early Tuesday morning near West Broad Street and Alton Darby Creek Road left one person dead and shut down all…
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From Retail to CEO: Cassie Kane's Learning Journey | Columbus News
Cassie Kane turned her passion for learning and employee development into a thriving business, Kane Learning, helping companies boost talent, communication…
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Ohio State Lands JPMorganChase Jersey Deal | Columbus News
Ohio State just dropped a major one — JPMorganChase is now their official bank sponsor, and you’ll see their logo stitched right onto every varsity jersey…
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Two Dead on Brandy Drive in Same Block | Columbus News
Another tragic shooting rocks southeast Columbus, leaving one dead on Brandy Drive just hours after a similar fatal incident. Police are still searching for…
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Powerball Jackpot Hits $663M | Columbus News
Powerball’s July 27 jackpot went unclaimed—numbers were 6, 26, 46, 58, 65 with Powerball 25—and the prize just hit a jaw-dropping $663 million. Next draw July…
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Criminalizing Poverty or Protecting Kids | Columbus News
Four adults in Vinton County face 16 counts each of child endangerment in a case sparking national debate—defense attorney Dorian Baum argues the state is…
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Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2026 Rules | Columbus News
Ohio’s 2026 sales tax holiday is back to its classic back-to-school roots, running August 7–9 with strict limits: clothing under $75, school supplies and books…
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Two Fatal Shootings on Brandy Drive | Columbus News
Two fatal shootings on Brandy Drive in Columbus, Ohio, within weeks—both victims died from gunshot wounds, with police now investigating both as homicides…
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Ohio State Brings Cancer Care to Powell | Columbus News
Ohio State just dropped a healthcare bombshell in Powell: a $188 million, 200,000-square-foot outpatient powerhouse now open, offering cancer care for the…
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HR Admin Fired Over $40M Insurance Blowup | Columbus News
Columbus City Schools is poised to fire HR administrator Hale after a forensic audit revealed a $40 million insurance overspend — allegedly due to Aon, their…
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Grandview Heights School Leaders' Top Salaries Revealed | Columbus News
Who’s really pulling in the big bucks at Grandview Heights Schools? Superintendent Andrew Culp topped the pay scale in 2025 with $243,546, followed closely by…
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Ohio’s Child Welfare System in Crisis | Columbus News
Sixteen kids rescued in Vinton County, Ohio, expose deep flaws in the state’s child welfare system—chronic underfunding, staffing shortages, and worker burnout…
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Nursing Home Discharge Gone Wrong | Columbus News
A grieving Ohio wife fights to get justice after her terminally ill husband was abruptly dumped from a Delaware nursing home without warning or due…
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Poverty or Crime in Vinton County Case | Columbus News
Sixteen kids removed from a Vinton County home? The grandfather, Gary Siders Senior, and three others face felony charges—but his lawyer says it’s not about…
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Street Fights Resurface in Short North | Columbus News
Another weekend, another brawl erupting in Columbus’ Short North—this time captured on video as fists flew down North High Street, cops arrived amid blaring…
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Two Guilty Pleas in Fatal Stabbing | Columbus News
Two women face prison time for a deadly stabbing in Weinland Park: Courtney Webb gets 8-12 years for involuntary manslaughter, while Shavar Johnson, who…
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Haitian TPS Expires in Springfield | Columbus News
Haitian residents in Springfield are bracing for upheaval as their Temporary Protected Status expires — a decision backed by the Supreme Court and now looming…
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Measles Cases Surge Again | Columbus News
Measles cases this year are already outpacing last year’s total, sparking urgent public health warnings — especially after last year’s outbreak in Columbus led…
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The Hook That Holds Your Attention | Columbus News
Social media’s attention economy is a high-stakes race where creators battle for your first few seconds—no pauses, no mercy. With shrinking attention spans and…
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Auctioning Metal for First Responder Healing | Columbus News
A former Columbus cop is auctioning his rare heavy metal memorabilia—including signed guitars and a ticket from the 2004 concert shooting that shattered his…