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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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U.S. 33 Closure Impacts Commuters | Columbus News
U.S. 33 (Riverside Drive) is shutting down for 45 days between Fishinger Road and SR 161, starting August 3rd—big infrastructure work replacing a culvert and…
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Columbus Unveils 2-Mile Bike Lane | Columbus News
Columbus just unveiled its longest protected bike lane yet — a two-mile stretch down Fourth Street from Warren to Hudson — turning the Italian Village and Old…
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Dump Truck Crash Kills Driver on Route 23 | Columbus News
Dump Truck Crash Kills Driver on Route 23 | Columbus News
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Severe Storm Threat in Central Ohio | Columbus News
Severe thunderstorms are barreling through central Ohio, with wind gusts up to 75 mph threatening widespread damage — and officials warn this could escalate…
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Anduril Unveils First Fury Combat Drone | Columbus News
Anduril Industries just unveiled its first Fury combat drone — a game-changing milestone for defense tech and Ohio’s manufacturing future. Built right on their…
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Dump Truck Driver Dies in Pickaway Crash | Columbus News
Dump Truck Driver Dies in Pickaway Crash | Columbus News
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Dump Truck Driver Dies in U.S. 23 Crash | Columbus News
Dump Truck Driver Dies in U.S. 23 Crash | Columbus News
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Ohio’s HIV Laws Need Reform | Columbus News
Ohio’s outdated HIV criminalization laws punish people living with the virus—even when transmission is impossible—fuelling stigma and deterring testing and…
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Two Sentenced in Weinland Park Stabbing | Columbus News
In a tragic December 2024 stabbing in Weinland Park, 22-year-old Amareyon Daniels lost his life. Two individuals now face severe consequences: Courtney Webb…
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Amy Acton’s Data Center Rules | Columbus News
Ohio’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton is rolling out bold new rules for data centers: a conditional moratorium requiring companies to cover their…
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Buck Moon Rising This Wednesday | Columbus News
This Wednesday, July 29th, witness the peak of the July full moon — the Buck Moon — as male deer sport their full antlers, linking sky and wildlife in a…
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Tragedy on King Avenue | Columbus News
A tragic collision on King Avenue claimed the life of 21-year-old Ohio State neuroscience major Sarosh Sheth, who was struck by a speeding Ford Mustang that…
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Nvidia and OpenAI’s $500B AI Power Play | Columbus News
Nvidia is reportedly set to back a $250 billion data center project in Ohio, enabling OpenAI to lease a massive 10-gigawatt facility — part of a $500 billion+…
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Final Demolition of Son of Beast Station | Columbus News
Kings Island is finally saying goodbye to the last remnants of the legendary — but troubled — Son of Beast roller coaster, as the city approves demolition of…
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Central Ohio High School Sports Powerhouses | Columbus News
Central Ohio’s top high school sports teams are locked in a fierce battle for the Boys Team of the Year crown, with champions from football, soccer, baseball…
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Kape Coffee Finds Home at Mizu No Kaori | Columbus News
Kape Coffee, an Asian-inspired pop-up, has made its debut inside Mizu No Kaori in German Village — their first collaboration with another Asian-owned business…
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TSA Facial Scan at Airports | Columbus News
TSA is testing facial recognition at airports—scan your face at checkpoints to match it with your ID, but no worries if you’re not into it: you can opt out…
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Mikey's Pizza Returns to Grandview | Columbus News
Mikey’s Late Night Slice is roaring back to Grandview Heights on July 31st at 4 p.m. with New York-style pizza, breadsticks, and drinks — plus free t-shirts…
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Three Oaks Vineyard Closes After 14 Years | Columbus News
Three Oaks Vineyard is calling it quits after 14 years, but don’t pack your bags just yet—there’s still plenty to celebrate. Pete and Diana Hooverman, who’ve…
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Teen Charged in Fatal Shooting | Columbus News
A 19-year-old, Davon Israel, has turned himself in facing murder charges after a fatal shooting on South James Road that claimed the life of 18-year-old Delon…
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Pammy Maye Faces Life Sentence in Darnell Taylor Case | Columbus News
Fifty-year-old Pammy Maye faces life in prison after allegedly murdering five-year-old Darnell Taylor in a Columbus sewer in February 2024—charges she…
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Ohio’s McDonald’s in the Fast-Food Doldrums | Columbus News
Ohio’s McDonald’s are dragging down the nation’s fast-food reputation, averaging a dismal 3.25 stars from over 346,000 reviews — tied with Wisconsin and South…
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Ohio Cities Lead in Car Theft | Columbus News
Six Ohio cities, including Dayton and Cleveland in the top ten nationally, are facing a serious car theft crisis—with Dayton classified as a “critical” risk…
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Guardian’s Plea Deal in Tragic Death Case | Columbus News
Pammy Maye, the legal guardian of five-year-old Darnell Taylor, stands at a devastating crossroads: accept a plea deal for aggravated murder and abuse of a…
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TPS Ends for Haitians and Syrians | Columbus News
TPS for Haitians and Syrians is ending Monday, leaving thousands facing deportation after years of protection from violence and disaster. The Supreme Court…
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Ramaswamy’s College Plan Backed by Experts | Columbus News
Vivek Ramaswamy’s bold plan to consolidate Ohio’s public universities—inspired by Georgia’s model—faces sharp criticism from economists who warn it could slash…
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Land Tax Could Boost Housing in Cincinnati | Columbus News
A groundbreaking Notre Dame study reveals how shifting Cincinnati’s property tax burden from buildings to land could supercharge housing…
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Judge Finds ICE Arrests Illegal But Lets Them Continue | Columbus News
A federal judge in Ohio ruled ICE has been making illegal, warrantless arrests without properly assessing flight risk — a practice she said nearly all agents…
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New Albany School Leaders Earn Over $700K | Columbus News
In New Albany-Plain Local Schools, top earners are pulling in jaw-dropping salaries—with Superintendent Michael Sawyers leading the pack at over $714K in 2025…
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Ohio Schools Battle Bus Driver Shortage | Columbus News
Ohio’s school bus driver shortage is worsening, forcing districts to scramble — but a new state workgroup is pushing for bold reforms to ensure every student…
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Heath’s Housing Push Sparks School Crisis | Columbus News
Heath Mayor Mark Johns is pushing forward with a massive new housing development on 300+ acres west of town, aiming to build over 500 homes to tackle the…
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HIV Prevention Funding in Crisis | Columbus News
Nearly 100 community organizations nationwide are facing funding cuts for HIV prevention—here’s why it matters and what’s being done to fight back. Listen in…
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Ohio Tornadoes Cross Into West Virginia | Columbus News
Ohio took a direct hit from severe weather on July 21, with nine confirmed tornadoes ripping through the state—rated on the Enhanced Fujita scale to show their…
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Man Shot in Petzinger Road Shooting | Columbus News
Man Shot in Petzinger Road Shooting | Columbus News
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Dump Truck Shutdown on U.S. 23 | Columbus News
A dump truck veered off the road in Pickaway County on July 27th, crashing around 7:23 AM near Weigand Road—no injuries confirmed yet. The wreck shut down U.S…
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Columbus Police Flock Cameras Under Scrutiny | Columbus News
Columbus police are opening their Flock camera data to public scrutiny after an audit revealed over 15,000 immigration-related searches since 2024 — sparking…
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ICE’s Ohio Arrests: Less Crime, More Immigration | Columbus News
ICE’s claim to be targeting only the “worst of the worst” in Ohio doesn’t hold up to the data — most of the thousands arrested had no violent criminal history…
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Two New Hotels Set to Rise in Dublin | Columbus News
Dublin’s Riverside Drive is about to get even more bustling with two new hotels set to rise near the AC Hotel and SpringHill Suites—Tempo by Hilton and a…
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Gas Prices Stay High Amid Global Tensions | Columbus News
Gas prices in Columbus hover near $4 a gallon, dipping just 2 cents from last week but still 72 cents higher than this time last year. While local prices…
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Dr. Jan Ramer’s Wildlife Legacy | Columbus News
Dr. Jan Ramer, a trailblazer in wildlife conservation, is retiring after 11 years leading major initiatives at The Wilds and Columbus Zoo, where she helped…
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Ohio State Fair Safety Upgrades | Columbus News
Before you strap in for a wild ride at the Ohio State Fair, know this: safety isn’t an afterthought—it’s a multi-layered, high-stakes operation. Since Tyler’s…
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Ohio’s Safe at Home Program Expands | Columbus News
Ohio’s Safe at Home program is a vital shield for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, keeping their addresses private and enabling safe…
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Pi Kappa Phi Suspended for 10 Years | Columbus News
Ohio State University has slapped Pi Kappa Phi’s Alpha Nu chapter with a 10-year ban — the harshest penalty yet — after a student was hospitalized at a March…
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Bus Shortage Sparks School Choice Debate | Columbus News
Ohio’s bus driver shortage is crippling student transportation, with only 14% of open positions filled last year, sparking fierce debate over how public and…
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Columbus Builds Forward | Columbus News
Columbus is transforming fast—mass timber towers, luxury apartments, and major highway upgrades are reshaping the skyline, while hospitals and schools expand…
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Ohio State Revokes Fraternity After Hospitalization | Columbus News
Ohio State University has permanently revoked the Alpha Nu chapter of Pi Kappa Phi’s student organization status through 2036 after a March incident that…
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Shooting on Kodiak Drive Update | Columbus News
Shooting on Kodiak Drive Update | Columbus News
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Phi Kappa Phi Gets 10-Year Ban | Columbus News
Ohio State just slapped Phi Kappa Phi with a decade-long ban—until July 2036—after a March incident hospitalized a student, triggering findings of hazing…
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Grove City Man Arrested on Rape Charges | Columbus News
Grove City police arrested Diego Montoya Gonzalez on suspicion of rape and pandering involving a minor after a victim’s mom discovered disturbing video on her…
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Unsolved 2016 Shooting Still Haunts Columbus | Columbus News
A decade later, the unsolved 2016 murder of 33-year-old Michael Beatty in Columbus still haunts his family—and now, Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is offering a…
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Shots Fired Near Children's Hospital | Columbus News
Shots fired near Nationwide Children’s Hospital at 4:20 AM—critical injury reported, victim rushed to Grant Medical Center. Details scarce as police…
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Sunbury’s West Side Gets New Commercial Life | Columbus News
Sunbury’s west side is about to get a major upgrade with a new commercial hub approved by city council — twelve businesses, three buildings totaling 34,000 sq…
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Lettuce Crisis Spreads Across Nine States | Columbus News
A Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce is sending shockwaves across nine states, forcing people to rethink their meals—even at food festivals. With…
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From Wyandot Lake to Zoombezi Bay | Columbus News
From Wyandot Lake’s wild 1983 debut as a wet-and-dry wonderland with wave pools and rides, to its rollercoaster ride through ownership changes and declining…
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Ohio’s Wildlife Rebounds Through Conservation | Columbus News
Ohio’s wildlife is roaring back—bobcats, bald eagles, wild turkeys thriving where they vanished decades ago, thanks to bold conservation and smart…
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Summer’s Busy Beat: Festivals, Diagnoses, and Demolitions | Columbus News
Summer’s heating up—and so is the pace of arts and entertainment coverage. We’re deep in the action at the sold-out Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, juggling…
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Ohio’s Housing Wage Crisis | Columbus News
Ohio’s housing crisis just got steeper: full-time workers need to earn $23.82 an hour to afford a decent two-bedroom apartment, up 5% from last year. That’s…
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Grandmother and Child in Critical Condition After Crash | Columbus News
A horrific crash in northeast Columbus left a grandmother and young child critically injured after a vehicle slammed into their parked car—while the driver of…
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Dublin Irish Festival Guide 2024 | Columbus News
Dublin Irish Festival is back—three epic days of Irish music, dance, food, and culture at Coffman Park, July 31–Aug 2. Expect headliners like Gaelic Storm and…
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Weather Shifts This Weekend | Columbus News
Central Ohio’s weather is heating up fast — enjoy the cool, breezy late July days while you can, but brace for sticky humidity and storms starting Sunday…