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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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Buckeye Classic: Final Shot to LA 2028 | Columbus News
Two years until the 2028 Summer Olympics in LA, and the race for glory is already heating up in central Ohio at the Buckeye Classic—the final U.S. archery…
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Dog Charges Officer in Columbus | Columbus News
A wild domestic dispute in Columbus, Ohio, turned deadly when an aggressive dog charged officers, leading to an accidental shooting of one officer by his…
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Ohio’s Election Security Wins | Columbus News
Ohio’s election system is getting national praise from the White House for its robust security — including public voter data, decentralized voting, and paper…
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Officer Shoots Dog, Hits Partner | Columbus News
A Columbus police officer fired at a Rottweiler that charged him during a July 14th call, accidentally striking his partner who was responding to a domestic…
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Gahanna Civic Center Opens Amid City Updates | Columbus News
Gahanna’s long-awaited civic center is finally opening, offering a vibrant new hub for community events after years of delays. Meanwhile, Columbus is turning…
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Columbus Halts Data Sharing with ICE Partners | Columbus News
Columbus police cut off data sharing with four agencies tied to ICE after a local investigation exposed violations of the city’s 2017 immigration enforcement…
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Columbus Underground Ends Partnership with Confluence Cast | Columbus News
Columbus Underground has severed ties with The Confluence Cast after learning of serious allegations against host Tim Fulton, donating $32,258 to LSS CHOICES…
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Dirt Bike Crash Sends Rider to Hospital | Columbus News
A high-speed collision between a dirt bike and a silver car in downtown Columbus sent the rider to the hospital in critical condition—though their status has…
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Win Tickets to Jordan Davis Secret Show | Columbus News
Country music fans, this one’s for you: Jordan Davis is bringing his “One Night Only” concert to Columbus next month—and you’ve got to win your tickets. The…
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Grant Cuts for Political Alignment | Columbus News
The OMB is proposing a controversial policy that could let the government revoke grant funding based on political alignment, threatening billions in research…
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Man Charged With Kidnapping Teen at Pool | Columbus News
A man with a troubling history is facing serious felony charges after allegedly targeting a 13-year-old at a public pool — including kidnapping, importuning…
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Columbus Air Quality Hits Record High | Columbus News
Columbus hit an alarming air quality record Friday with an AQI of 554—far surpassing the old 1999 record—due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. While earlier…
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Einstein Bros. Bagels Expand in Columbus | Columbus News
Einstein Bros. Bagels just hit northeast Columbus with a brand-new 1,300-square-foot spot near Gahanna — the fourth in the Columbus area and part of a massive…
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Crew Lands Veteran Defender Bailly | Columbus News
Columbus Crew just pulled off a major defensive upgrade by signing veteran Eric Bailly, a 32-year-old with 12 years of top-flight European experience across La…
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Ohio Lottery Results July 16 2026 | Columbus News
Did you play Ohio Lottery on July 16, 2026? You might be a winner—here’s the scoop: Pick 3 midday was 1-7-2, evening 8-9-7; Pick 4 midday 2-1-2-9, evening…
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Columbus Voters Decide Neighborhood Representation | Columbus News
Columbus voters are about to decide whether their city council will be elected by neighborhoods or citywide — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. A grassroots…
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Yats Restaurant Closes, But Flavor Lives On | Columbus News
Yats Cajun Creole is closing its Grandview doors after 12 years, but don’t worry—the beloved New Orleans flavors are far from gone. The food truck and catering…
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Hazardous Smoke Blankets Central Ohio | Columbus News
Central Ohio’s air is dangerously polluted right now, with smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires pushing the air quality index past 300 — that’s like…
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Free Tuition Expansion Proposed for Franklin County | Columbus News
Columbus State is rolling out a bold new plan to make college more affordable for Franklin County residents—free tuition for all new high school grads and…
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Amara Brings Mediterranean Flavors to Scioto Mile | Columbus News
New Mediterranean hotspot Amara just dropped on the Scioto Mile, bringing bold flavors from Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean…
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Columbus Solar Rebate Launches | Columbus News
Columbus is launching a bold new solar rebate program to fill the gap left by the expired federal tax credit, offering 20% off solar installations through a…
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Ohio Raids Shut Down 51 Illegal Slot Machines | Columbus News
State investigators raided a Columbus strip mall and a Westerville apartment complex, seizing 51 suspected illegal slot machines and an undisclosed amount of…
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Worst Air Quality Ever in Columbus | Columbus News
Columbus hit a record-breaking air quality low Friday, July 17th, with a hazardous index of 554—worse than any since 1999—thanks to Canadian wildfire smoke…
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Father Arrested After TikTok Lure Shooting | Columbus News
A father of a child involved in a prior sexual assault allegation allegedly lured a man to his apartment via TikTok, then shot him twice before fleeing—only to…
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Amara Brings Mediterranean Flavors to Scioto Mile | Columbus News
Amara, a vibrant Mediterranean hotspot, just dropped its doors on the Scioto Mile waterfront—bringing bold flavors from Southern Europe, North Africa, and the…
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Ohio Smog Alert: Wildfire Smoke Impacts | Columbus News
Ohio’s air quality hit dangerous levels this week as smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed the state, with Toledo reaching a hazardous 487 on the AQI. While…
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Worthington’s Magical Little Mermaid | Columbus News
Worthington Community Theatre is diving headfirst into summer magic with a dazzling, joy-filled production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, featuring a cast…
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Columbus State Expands Free Tuition | Columbus News
Columbus State Community College is pushing to expand its free tuition program, Columbus Promise, to all Franklin County high school grads — not just Columbus…
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Ohio Court Reopens 39-Year-Old Case | Columbus News
A 39-year-old Ohio case is getting a fresh look after new evidence sparks a court appeal, reigniting conversations about justice’s slow but steady pace and the…
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Nolan’s Odyssey Reimagines Ancient Epic | Columbus News
Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey reimagines Homer’s timeless tale with Matt Damon as the weary warrior Odysseus, battling gods, monsters, and time to…
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Nolan's Odyssey Brings Epic Home | Columbus News
Christopher Nolan’s epic new film “The Odyssey” reimagines Homer’s timeless tale with IMAX spectacle and a star-studded cast, as Matt Damon leads the charge as…
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Senators Target Canada Over Smoke | Columbus News
Senator Bernie Moreno is pushing bold new legislation targeting Canada over wildfire smoke that’s blanketed Ohio, calling for sanctions against Canadian…
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Delaware County Votes on Transit Boost | Columbus News
Delaware County is asking voters to approve a tiny 0.2% sales tax hike this November to fund a major transit expansion—boosting service in key towns like…
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Ohio Smog Crisis from Northern Wildfires | Columbus News
Central Ohio’s air is dangerously hazy thanks to smoke from raging wildfires in Minnesota and Ontario — so bad that public pools in Gahanna, Bexley, Plain…
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Wildfire Smoke Shuts Down Outdoor Activities | Columbus News
Wildfire smoke from Canada has triggered a statewide air quality alert, with Columbus hitting a dangerous 280 AQI — meaning even brief outdoor exposure can…
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Smoke from Canada Threatens Ohio Air | Columbus News
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is blanketing Ohio, triggering a statewide air quality advisory set to intensify by Friday. With hazy, orange skies and unhealthy…
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Central Ohio Booming While Other Counties Shrink | Columbus News
Central Ohio is exploding with growth as five counties surge ahead—Union up nearly 19%, Delaware nearly 15%, with Madison, Pickaway, and Fairfield rounding out…
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Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Columbus News
Taco Bell’s shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico is under fire as the FDA warns five states to avoid it amid a rapidly spreading cyclosporiasis outbreak—Ohio’s…
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New K-9 Partner Steps Into Legacy | Columbus News
Columbus welcomes its newest fire investigation K-9, Ember, a Labrador who just graduated from an accelerated eight-week training program and is now certified…
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Tragic Crash in Perry County Ohio | Columbus News
Tragedy struck in Perry County, Ohio, when 83-year-old Thomas Shafer died in a deadly two-vehicle crash at the intersection of OH-204 and OH-668. The van…
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Parents Push Board to Defend School Funding | Columbus News
Parents United for Public Schools in South Western City is making its first major move by urging the school board to demand federal protection for public…
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Georgetown Students Push for Markale Lundy's Clemency | Columbus News
Georgetown students are fighting to free Markale Lundy, a Black man wrongfully sentenced to 22 years for a 2012 Columbus robbery he didn’t commit—despite DNA…
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Ohio Governor Race Money Battle | Columbus News
Ohio’s governor’s race is heating up with massive spending—Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has dumped over $21 million in ads and PR, while Democrat Amy Acton spent…
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Ohio Plates & Roadwork Alerts | Columbus News
Ohio’s DMV is serving up a wild buffet of license plate designs—from bullfrogs and zoo logos to Columbus Crew pride and superhero vibes—letting drivers turn…
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Ohio Medicaid Suspends Home Health Providers | Columbus News
Ohio’s Medicaid is freezing payments to dozens of home health providers amid a new anti-fraud push, sparking outrage in the Bhutanese-Nepali community where…
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Stow Voters Decide Mayor’s Pay Raise | Columbus News
Stow voters face a pivotal decision this fall: approve a ballot measure that could give the mayor and two top officials a major pay raise—24% for the mayor…
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Dublin School Leaders Earn Top Pay | Columbus News
Who’s pulling down the biggest salaries in Dublin City Schools? Superintendent John Marschhausen leads the pack with a whopping $359,873 in 2025, followed…
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Columbus Plate Data Leaked to ICE | Columbus News
Columbus police say ICE never directly accessed their Flock license-plate data—but logs reveal a secret pilot where Homeland Security Investigations pulled…
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Kroger Celebrates Black-Owned Brands | Columbus News
Kroger’s Brewery District store in Columbus just dropped $1.6 million on a major renovation—and it’s not just about looks. This Friday, July 17th, they’re…
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Ohio Smog Alert: Smoke from Canada Hits Hard | Columbus News
Ohio’s skies are hazy again as Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the state, triggering a statewide air quality advisory with unhealthy pollution…
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Ohio Artists Celebrate 25 Years of Craft | Columbus News
Celebrate 25 years of Ohio’s rich decorative arts at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio with “Enduring Legacy,” a stunning new exhibition showcasing…
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Running and Tennis in the Heat | Columbus News
Even with scorching heat and poor air quality, runners and tennis players are still hitting the pavement and courts — the Short North Running Club powering…
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Safe Haven Box Installed in Franklin County | Columbus News
Franklin County just got a lifesaving lifeline for parents in crisis: a climate-controlled, anonymous Safe Haven Baby Box installed by the Prairie Township…
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Franklin County Shelter Overwhelmed | Columbus News
Franklin County Dog Shelter is overwhelmed after Fourth of July fireworks sent hundreds of pets running—now holding over 250 dogs with daily intake hitting 50…
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Tragic Intersection Crash Claims Life | Columbus News
An 83-year-old man died in a deadly crash when a van failed to yield at an intersection, slamming into his truck and sending it off the road. The van then…
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Blue Jackets Return to 84-Game Format | Columbus News
The Columbus Blue Jackets just unveiled their 2026-27 schedule — a full 84-game season for the first time in over 30 years, packed with 26 back-to-backs, 49…
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TSA vs CBP Phone Searches Explained | Columbus News
Your phone at the airport? TSA won’t peek through your texts or photos—just checks if the device itself is safe. But cross the border? CBP can search your…
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Nolan's Odyssey in 70mm Near You | Columbus News
Christopher Nolan’s epic new film “The Odyssey” is being shown in a stunning 70mm format — rivaling 6K to 8K resolution with breathtaking color — but Ohio fans…
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Shooting in Grove City Leaves One Hurt | Columbus News
Shooting in Grove City Leaves One Hurt | Columbus News
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Fiber Project Hits Gas Line | Columbus News
In Columbus, Ohio, a fiber optic upgrade project hit a terrifying snag when workers accidentally ruptured a gas line in the Creek Ridge neighborhood, forcing…