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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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Worthington Approves Major Housing Project | Columbus News
Worthington’s city council just approved a massive $52 million housing project—248 apartments and a few single-family homes on 20 acres—despite community…
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Sunbury Considers Downtown DORA | Columbus News
Sunbury’s city council is set to vote on a bold new plan: creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in downtown, where adults over 21 can legally…
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Gas Prices Surge Again Nationwide | Columbus News
Gas prices are surging nationwide, with nearly every state seeing hikes—especially in Ohio near Columbus, where prices could hit $4 a gallon soon. Last week…
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M/I Homes Unveils Edgehill in New Albany | Columbus News
M/I Homes is launching Edgehill, New Albany’s biggest residential project in years, with 243 homes and townhomes across 58 acres—perfect for young…
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Columbus Downtown Construction Blitz | Columbus News
Downtown Columbus is about to get a major upgrade—with a massive construction push set to transform the city’s infrastructure over the next few years. From the…
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Sunshine Protection Act Passes House | Columbus News
The Sunshine Protection Act just passed the House, paving the way for permanent daylight saving time across the U.S. — including Ohio — ending the twice-yearly…
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Powerball Jackpot Hits $567M | Columbus News
Powerball’s jackpot soars to $567 million—$251.8M in cash—heading into Wednesday’s drawing. No winner hit it last Monday, but two tickets each won $1M in…
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Powerball Jackpot Rises to $567M | Columbus News
Powerball’s July 20 draw missed its jackpot winner, but two lucky tickets—one in Colorado, one in Michigan—each snagged $1 million by matching all five white…
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Schiller Park Fish Kill Explained | Columbus News
Dead fish floating in Schiller Park’s pond? It’s not pollution—it’s a natural fish kill caused by heat, no wind, and low oxygen. Even with aeration systems…
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Stormy Tuesday Then Cool Down | Columbus News
Central Ohio braces for a stormy Tuesday with multiple rounds of rain, thunderstorms, and a level three severe weather risk—strong winds, hail, and even…
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Ohio Targets Data Center Energy Costs | Columbus News
Ohio lawmakers are racing to curb soaring energy bills, with new state and federal bills targeting rate hikes blamed on booming data centers. House Bill 970…
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Vivek Ramaswamy's Billion-Dollar Governor Bid | Columbus News
Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio’s surprise gubernatorial contender, might become the state’s first billionaire governor—his net worth has doubled since launching his…
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Marion Ohio in Fiscal Emergency | Columbus News
Marion, Ohio is officially in fiscal emergency after hitting a $11.6 million deficit—way over the legal limit. Five years of financial mismanagement have led…
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Julian Fleming Sentenced After ATV Fatality | Columbus News
Former Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming just got sentenced to nine to twenty-three months in prison plus six months probation after being found guilty…
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Three New K9s Sworn In at Fair | Columbus News
Three new K9s—Koda, Legend, and Maverick—were sworn in at the Franklin County fair, joining the sheriff’s Crisis K9 unit and community outreach team. Brothers…
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Charlie Boch Celebrates 100th Birthday | Columbus News
Charlie Boch, a humble World War II veteran from Lancaster, Ohio, turned 100 in a day filled with love, pride, and historic recognition. Born in 1926 — when a…
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Teddy's Legacy Lives On Through Organ Donations | Columbus News
A devastating crash on I-670 West left Michael Corey critically injured and his two-year-old son, Teddy, fatally wounded—yet Teddy’s legacy lives on through…
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Lancaster Festival Back After Flood Setback | Columbus News
After a devastating 2025 flood that canceled events and left organizers doubting the festival’s future, the Lancaster Festival is roaring back with resilience…
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Ohio’s Grid Struggles Amid Rising Costs | Columbus News
Ohio’s power grid is in crisis again, with PJM Interconnection failing to secure enough electricity capacity for the second year—leaving consumers paying more…
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Tragedy on I-670 Claims Young Life | Columbus News
Heartbreaking news from Franklin County: Michael Corey, executive director of the Human Service Chamber, lost his two-year-old son, Teddy, in a devastating…
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Ohio Cleans Voter Rolls with Federal Database | Columbus News
Ohio’s getting national attention for cleaning up its voter rolls using the federal SAVE System, removing nearly 60,000 deceased voters and 769 non-citizens…
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Vinton County’s First Major Case | Columbus News
Vinton County’s first-ever major case is heating up, led by Judge Laina Fetherolf Rogers — the only common pleas judge in the county and a veteran of…
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Board Pauses School Officer Contracts | Columbus News
The Groveport Madison Board of Education is delaying a decision on school resource officer contracts after failing to reach agreement in their July 14 meeting…
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Schiller Park Pond Flip Explained | Columbus News
Dead fish washed up in dozens in Schiller Park’s pond over the weekend — a natural phenomenon called a “flip,” triggered by extreme weather swings. Heavy rain…
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Summer Fair Food Revival | Columbus News
Summer fairs are all about that classic, indulgent vibe—deep-fried treats, sweet classics, and nostalgic favorites getting modern twists. Think funnel cakes…
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Columbus Zoo Welcomes New Amur Tiger | Columbus News
A four-year-old Amur tiger named Sarang has arrived at the Columbus Zoo from Seoul, joining two other tigers in a major conservation effort. After two years of…
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ATF Impersonator Gets 30 Days | Columbus News
A man dressed as an ATF agent walked into a Columbus bar, armed and looking the part—until the owner and 911 calls called his bluff. Ryan Stalk, high on…
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From TikTok to Reality TV Stars | Columbus News
From TikTok to Hulu, this Columbus couple turned nannying into a viral sensation—Mitchell with his yacht and OSU pride, Taylor with her dance moves—before…
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New Amur Tiger Arrives at Columbus Zoo | Columbus News
A four-year-old Amur tiger named Sarang has arrived at the Columbus Zoo from South Korea, joining two male tigers to boost conservation efforts for this…
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Ohio State Professor Pleads to Disorderly Conduct | Columbus News
Ohio State assistant professor Luke Perez has pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct after a heated confrontation with journalist Michael…
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Cyclospora Outbreak and River Spill | Columbus News
A major cyclospora outbreak is sickening thousands across Ohio, with no end in sight as officials struggle to contain the spread and pinpoint the…
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Three New K-9s Bring Hope to Franklin County | Columbus News
Three new K-9s—Koda, Legend, and Maverick—just joined the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, bringing their crisis and community outreach efforts to new…
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Former Ohio State Star Sentenced After ATV Tragedy | Columbus News
A former Ohio State wide receiver, Fleming, got sentenced to nine to twenty-three months in jail plus six months probation after a deadly ATV crash in May 2025…
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Festival Celebrates 20 Years of Dance | Columbus News
Dance fever is back in New Albany as the fifth annual Dance Festival kicks off with four electrifying concerts and over thirty free classes—from ballet to…
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Ohio Village Gets Major Makeover | Columbus News
Ohio Village is getting a major makeover, and you can catch a sneak peek at the Ohio State Fair—where new brick streets, sidewalks, and 250 trees are…
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Tragedy at Marion-Franklin Park | Columbus News
A tragic shooting at Marion-Franklin Park claimed the life of 29-year-old Aaron Williams Junior early July 18th; medics pronounced him dead before 9 AM. No…
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Extradited Killer Returns to Face Charges | Columbus News
A 23-year-old suspect, Hanut Abdulle, who fled the U.S. after allegedly murdering 24-year-old Bryce Persang in 2021, has been extradited from Somalia and is…
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OX-B's Short North Closing | Columbus News
OX-B’s Chicken is closing its Short North location this Sunday, July 26th — but don’t panic, they’re not disappearing! The beloved chain still has multiple…
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Extradited Somali Suspect Faces Murder Charges | Columbus News
A 23-year-old Somali man, Hanut Abdulle, has been extradited back to Columbus after fleeing to Mogadishu following a 2021 shooting that killed 24-year-old…
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Davis Couple Pleads Guilty in Public Contract Scandal | Columbus News
Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis and his wife Lorinda have pleaded guilty to serious corruption charges tied to a public contracting scheme involving the…
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Shooting at Marion-Franklin Park | Columbus News
A fatal shooting at Marion-Franklin Park on July 18th left a man dead before police arrived around 9 AM—his identity remains unknown, and no suspects have been…
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Fracking Set to Begin in Ohio National Forest | Columbus News
The federal government is set to unleash fracking in Ohio’s Wayne National Forest — the first time this practice will be allowed in a national forest — with…
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Buck Moon Rising July 29 | Columbus News
Get ready to gaze upward—this week’s July full moon, the Buck Moon, peaks Wednesday, July 29th, when male deer sport their biggest antlers. Named for nature’s…
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Two Women Dead in River Rescue | Columbus News
Two women dead, three men still missing after a chaotic river rescue in Delaware County — the tragedy began when a young boy ran for help after seeing his…
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Ohio’s Business Crown: Marketing Over Reality | Columbus News
Ohio’s crowned 1 for business by CNBC — but don’t celebrate yet. The ranking measures how states market themselves to corporations, not how well they serve…
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Kent’s Hidden Mid-Century Gem | Columbus News
A 1968 mid-century modern gem in Kent, Ohio, is blowing up online—still packed with original wood paneling, built-ins, and soaring windows, listed for $350K…
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Air Quality Alert in Central Ohio | Columbus News
Central Ohio’s under an air quality alert today — don’t ignore it. Ground-level ozone is hitting unhealthy levels, especially for kids, seniors, outdoor…
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Golden Bear Project Stalls in Court | Columbus News
Golden Bear Development’s stalled project keeps hitting legal snags as a court date for their lawsuit against Upper Arlington gets pushed to August…
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Ohio State Professor Pleads No Contest | Columbus News
An Ohio State assistant professor, Luke Perez, avoided trial by pleading no contest to a lesser charge after a violent confrontation with journalist Mike…
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Sticks Table and Tap Coming to Sunbury | Columbus News
Sunbury’s got a new sports-themed pizza spot coming to the old PJ’s building — Sticks Table and Tap, blending vintage vibes with family-friendly charm…
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Faber’s Medicaid Threat Sparks Alarm | Columbus News
Ohio’s top auditor, Keith Faber, is stirring controversy by hinting he might slash parts of Medicaid — a $40 billion lifeline for 3 million Ohioans — if…
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Ohio’s Kids Struggle in Reading and Math | Columbus News
Ohio’s kids are falling behind—68% of fourth graders can’t read at grade level, and the same percentage of eighth graders struggle with math, a troubling rise…
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Ohio Judge Pauses THC Drink Ban | Columbus News
A federal judge in Ohio has granted a temporary reprieve to ten businesses selling THC drinks and hemp products, halting enforcement of a new state law that…
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Smoke and Storms Hit Columbus | Columbus News
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is still choking Columbus, pushing air quality to unhealthy levels today—July 21st—with the AQI at 110, down from nearly 300 last…
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Ohio Outbreaks, Spills, and Weird Estates | Columbus News
Ohio’s grappling with a worsening cyclospora outbreak causing a diarrhea surge, while a fertilizer spill in the Maumee River has triggered mass fish deaths. In…
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Ohio Unclaimed Funds Fuel Stadiums | Columbus News
Ohio’s unclaimed funds are exploding — nearly tripling last year with $182 million returned to 184,000 claimants — but lawmakers are now tapping into that pot…
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Le'Veon Bell Arrested in Legal Fallout | Columbus News
Former NFL star LeVeon Bell was arrested in Ohio over a Michigan warrant tied to a civil sexual assault case where a jury awarded $25 million to a relative — a…
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Ohio’s Energy Affordability Crisis | Columbus News
Eight percent of Ohio’s utility customers faced power shutoffs for unpaid bills — the highest in three years — as soaring energy costs and aging infrastructure…
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Higgins Blood Test Battle Continues | Columbus News
Sean Higgins, the driver accused in the fatal crash that killed brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, remains jailed as his legal battle drags on — nearly two…
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Free Screening of Motor City in Columbus | Columbus News
Get ready to hit the streets of 70s Detroit in the high-octane new action flick Motor City, starring Alan Ritchson, Shailene Woodley, and Ben Foster — and…