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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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Grady’s Maternity Shutdown Sparks Crisis | Columbus News
Grady Hospital’s maternity unit closure is sparking chaos as OhioHealth’s private ambulance service pulls out of newborn transfers, leaving the ER to scramble…
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Coach Sues Over Assault and Retaliation | Columbus News
A former football coach at Ohio Dominican University, Madison Lindamood, has filed a fiery federal lawsuit alleging she was targeted for reporting a player’s…
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Musk Backs Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor | Columbus News
Elon Musk just dropped five million bucks into Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio governor bid—his first major cash endorsement—fueling speculation about their past rocky…
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Smoke Alert Across Ohio | Columbus News
Smoke from over 900 wildfires burning in Canada is drifting south, turning skies hazy and triggering an air quality alert across Ohio. Cincinnati’s AQI hit…
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FDA Retracts Taylor Farms Cyclospora Alert | Columbus News
FDA Retracts Taylor Farms Cyclospora Alert | Columbus News
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Scioto River Search: Two Found, Two Missing | Columbus News
Two people ended up in the hospital after a dramatic river incident on the Scioto River in Delaware County, sparking a massive multi-agency search involving…
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The Tragic Promise of Charles Bassett | Columbus News
A tragic loss in the making of space history: Charles Bassett, a brilliant Air Force captain and NASA astronaut destined to fly Gemini 9 and potentially walk…
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Hilliard School Pay Revealed | Columbus News
Hilliard City Schools’ top earner last year? Superintendent David Stewart, pulling in $293,389 — right behind him, math teacher and coach Brett Miller with…
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Restaurant Week Supports Service Dogs | Columbus News
Columbus is buzzing with Restaurant Week, offering two hundred twenty-five spots for wallet-friendly three-course meals through July twenty-fifth. This year…
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Ohio Family Charged with Child Endangerment | Columbus News
Four adults in Vinton County, Ohio, face serious child endangerment charges after allegedly confining sixteen children in a cramped twelve-by-twelve room, with…
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Scioto River Fishing Incident Update | Columbus News
Two people hospitalized after a nighttime incident on the Scioto River in Delaware, Ohio, with two others initially reported missing—later found and also taken…
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Ohio Unclaimed Money Funds Stadiums | Columbus News
Ohioans are getting their lost money back in record numbers—over $182 million paid out last year, up from $110 million the year before. The state is using…
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Ohio’s Mental Health Care Crisis | Columbus News
Ohio’s young people face a mental health crisis fueled by insurance gaps, provider shortages, and sky-high out-of-pocket costs—sometimes as much as $160 per…
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Jazz & Rib Festival Hits Columbus | Columbus News
Get ready to groove and grub at the 45th annual Jazz & Rib Festival in Columbus—two hundred thousand foodies and music lovers are expected to descend on…
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Ohio’s Reading and Math Crisis Deepens | Columbus News
Ohio’s fourth graders are in trouble—68% can’t read at grade level, a four-point jump since 2019, and math scores are slipping too, with 68% of eighth graders…
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Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway Named | Columbus News
A stretch of Interstate 77 in Licking County is being renamed the “Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway” in honor of six high school students lost in a tragic…
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Smoke from Canada Threatens Ohio Air | Columbus News
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is blanketing central Ohio again, triggering a fifth air quality alert in just seven days. With the Air Quality Index hitting…
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Clippers Honor Ohio State in Final Game | Columbus News
Columbus Clippers are throwing an epic Ohio State Night at Huntington Park on Friday, September 18th, with first pitch at 7:05 PM—perfectly timed before the…
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Two Shootings Linked in Columbus | Columbus News
Two shootings rocked Columbus Saturday—just minutes apart on Silverwood and Tenagra Streets—leaving two men wounded but expected to survive. Police believe the…
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Two Shootings Linked in Columbus | Columbus News
Two shootings hit Columbus Saturday afternoon—both victims stable but linked by police. One on Silverwood Street, another on Tenagra Way, occurring within…
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Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway | Columbus News
A stretch of Interstate 70 in Licking County has been officially renamed the Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway, honoring the six lives lost in a deadly…
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Severe Storms Threaten Central Ohio | Columbus News
Severe thunderstorms are brewing for central Ohio this week, with damaging winds as the main threat—especially on July 21st. The National Weather Service warns…
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Taylor Swift Effect Boosts Dublin Festival | Columbus News
Taylor Swift may not be performing, but her influence is electrifying this year’s Dublin Irish Festival — hailed as “Memorable. Authentic. Electrifying.” With…
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Mikey's Pizza Returns to Grandview | Columbus News
Mikey’s Late Night Slice is roaring back to Grandview with its eleventh location set to open July 31st at 1312 Grandview Ave — complete with a full bar and…
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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $544M | Columbus News
Powerball’s July 18 drawing went unsolved—nobody matched all five white balls and the Powerball—leaving the jackpot soaring to an estimated $544 million for…
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The Night Cameron Moore Was Shot | Columbus News
A deadly July 4th shooting at a cash-paying party on Wilson Avenue left 17-year-old Cameron Moore dead and others wounded—shell casings hint at possible links…
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Predator With Prior Conviction Indicted | Columbus News
A Fairfield County man, Patrick Smith, just got indicted on ten serious felony charges—including five counts of importuning and five of illegal use of a…
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A.O. Smith Closes Ohio Plant | Columbus News
A. O. Smith is shutting down its Ohio plant in Groveport, laying off 92 workers as production relocates to Wisconsin and Texas — marking the end of its only…
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Behind the Scenes of a Columbus Reporter | Columbus News
Shahid Meighan, Columbus’s go-to reporter for breaking news and neighborhood stories, dives deep into the city’s pulse—tracking police scanners, chasing public…
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Rickenbacker Airport’s Secret War History | Columbus News
From WWII glider schools to Tuskegee Airmen’s legendary missions, Rickenbacker International Airport’s storied past is etched in history — from training pilots…
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Karlos May Commits to Ohio State | Columbus News
Ohio State just landed a monster recruit: four-star defensive lineman Karlos May, ranked 15th among nation’s top DLs and 135th overall. Standing 6’3” and…
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Celebrate African Culture at Genoa Park | Columbus News
Get ready to dance, feast, and celebrate African culture at the free United African Festival in Genoa Park on July 18th and 19th—no tickets needed! Featuring a…
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England vs France World Cup Thriller | Columbus News
England stunned France in a ten-goal World Cup thriller to claim bronze, their best finish since 1966, while Mbappe broke scoring records and Olise shattered…
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Bar Cuts Hours to Fight Nighttime Trouble | Columbus News
A beloved German Village bar, Hey Hey Bar & Grill, is cutting back hours to combat underage troublemakers disrupting the neighborhood—after a major brawl last…
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Columbus Officer’s Flock Data Searches Under Scrutiny | Columbus News
A Columbus police officer sparked controversy after conducting six rapid Flock camera searches in ten minutes—all under the “ICE” category—while hunting for a…
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Body Found in Columbus Retention Pond | Columbus News
Body Found in Columbus Retention Pond | Columbus News
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Run AC During Smoke? Smart Tips Inside | Columbus News
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting south, making air quality hazardous and heatwaves worse—so yes, you can still run your AC, but smartly. Switch…
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Walmart Recalls Lettuce Amid Outbreak Fears | Columbus News
Walmart’s pulling bagged iceberg lettuce salads from 27 states after linking them to a possible cyclosporiasis outbreak — a parasite causing serious stomach…
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Body Recovered in Columbus Retention Pond | Columbus News
A grim water rescue in east Columbus turned deadly Saturday morning when emergency crews found a body in a retention pond—prompting authorities to shift from…
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Ohio State Patrol Targets I-270 Speeding | Columbus News
Ohio State Highway Patrol launches a major crackdown on I-270 from July 19–25 to slash fatal crashes and reckless driving, teaming up with Franklin County…
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Shooting Investigation on Lockbourne Road | Columbus News
Shooting Investigation on Lockbourne Road | Columbus News
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Highway Patrol Targets I-270 Speeders | Columbus News
Ohio State Highway Patrol and local agencies are launching a high-impact crackdown on speeding and reckless driving along I-270, deploying aviation units and…
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Shooting Near Recreation Center Under Investigation | Columbus News
A deadly shooting erupted Saturday morning near a south Columbus recreation center, leaving one person dead and sparking an urgent police investigation…
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Ohio Air Quality Rebounds After Wildfire Smoke | Columbus News
Smoke from Canadian wildfires hit Ohio hard—Columbus hit a record 554 on July 17th, way above the hazardous threshold of 300. But relief is here: air quality…
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Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $707M | Columbus News
Mega Millions jackpot soared to $707 million after Friday’s unclaimed $672 million prize—numbers 22, 34, 45, 48, 55, Mega Ball 14. Ohio players still cashed in…
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Jury Convicts Man in Deadly Marion Home Attack | Columbus News
A jury just sentenced 25-year-old Isaiah Redmon to decades in prison after convicting him on multiple felony charges—including attempted murder—for a…
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Canadian Smoke Hits Ohio Air | Columbus News
Wildfire smoke from Canada blanketed Ohio yesterday, turning skies hazy and air quality officially unhealthy — a rare and unsettling event that forced many to…
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Ohio Couple Accused of $9M Medicaid Fraud | Columbus News
A shocking Medicaid fraud scandal in Ohio centers on Roberta Acheampong and Godfred Owusu-Sekyere, accused of bilking the system for over $9 million by billing…
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Student’s Text Sparks Free Freezee Kings | Columbus News
A college student from Ohio University, Rocco Lumbaca, got more than he bargained for when he left a simple Burger King feedback message praising a late-night…
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Bright Road Senior Living Plan Revisited | Columbus News
A new senior living proposal on Bright Road in Dublin is stirring debate—194 units across 17.5 acres, including 175 apartments and 19 villas, designed for…
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Father Flies Banner Over Zoo | Columbus News
A dad flies planes overhead with a banner screaming “Columbus Zoo Sucks” to demand better accommodations for his autistic son—after years of failed…
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Flock Camera Audit Sparks Privacy Concerns | Columbus News
Columbus police are under fire for how they’re using Flock cameras, with a new audit raising red flags about search practices—sparking debates over privacy…
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Fire Districts Struggle as Tax Breaks Drain Funds | Columbus News
Fire districts across Ohio, including West Licking, are facing severe funding shortfalls as tax breaks for new developments drain critical revenue—projected to…
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Homeschooling Accountability in Ohio | Columbus News
A shocking child abuse case in Vinton County has ignited a statewide debate over Ohio’s new homeschooling laws, which loosened accountability since 2023. Once…
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Smoky Skies Hit Central Ohio | Columbus News
Smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed central Ohio, turning skies hazy and triggering hazardous air quality—making breathing feel thick and itchy for many…
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Hoodie Heist Solved by Community | Columbus News
A Columbus sneaker shop owner caught a hoodie theft on camera—only for the thief to walk away with a smirk. When the shop owner posted the footage online, it…
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Waggoner Road Phase 1 Open, Phase 2 Coming | Columbus News
South Waggoner Road in Reynoldsburg is finally open for southbound traffic after Phase One’s long-awaited completion — but don’t pack up your road rage just…
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Taco Bell Lettuce Outbreak Linked to Cyclospora | Columbus News
A major parasitic outbreak linked to Taco Bell’s shredded lettuce is sending shockwaves across the Midwest, with over 1,300 cases reported in Ohio alone. The…
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Dog Triggers Shooting in Columbus | Columbus News
A dog in Columbus’s northeast side triggered a chaotic chain of events: it charged an officer during a domestic call, causing the officer to trip, and the…
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Jury Finds Redmon Guilty in Deadly Ohio Shooting | Columbus News
A jury convicted Isaiah Redmon, 25, of Marion, Ohio, on multiple charges including attempted murder and assault after he allegedly broke into a home, assaulted…