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Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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 your daily snapshot of what’s…
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Athens Student Death Under Investigation | Columbus News
A student at Ohio University in Athens has died under mysterious circumstances, prompting a full investigation by campus police. Authorities are urgently…
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Ohio Schools Shine in New Report Cards | Columbus News
Ohio schools are making strides, with over 90% hitting or exceeding the state’s three-star benchmark—four Franklin County districts and even Olentangy Local…
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OSMA Endorses Ramaswamy Amid Doctor Divide | Columbus News
Ohio’s largest physician group, the Ohio State Medical Association, has thrown its weight behind Vivek Ramaswamy for governor — a bold move that highlights his…
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Columbus Updates: Homes, Law, Safety, and More | Columbus News
Columbus is buzzing with big moves: new efforts to build more starter homes, potential relocation talks for Moritz College of Law downtown, urgent safety…
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Paroled Sex Offender Faces New Charges | Columbus News
A 64-year-old man from Columbus, Timothy Miller, once paroled in 2018 after serving time for child rape convictions from 1992, is now facing fresh charges for…
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Delaware Boosts Industrial Growth | Columbus News
Delaware’s city council just approved a major win for industrial growth: a 100,000-square-foot building near the airport with a 75% tax break for 15 years, set…
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Ohio’s Secret for Affordability | Columbus News
Ohio emerges as a surprisingly affordable state for families where one parent stays home, requiring just $72,966 annually to cover living expenses — less than…
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Infant’s Injury Leads to Father’s Prison Sentence | Columbus News
A 21-year-old man, Hunter Dalton, has been sentenced to 6-9 years for felonious assault and domestic violence after seriously injuring his infant son in a…
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Ohio Schools Graded on Six Key Metrics | Columbus News
Ohio’s latest school report cards for the 2025-26 school year reveal how districts stack up on a new 1-to-5-star scale, with half-star increments — three stars…
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Ohio Powerball Winners Hit Big | Columbus News
Ohio’s luck is hot—two big winners cashed in after the September 14th Powerball draw: one in Powell hit $2 million by matching all five white balls plus the…
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Ohio State’s Crushing Collapse | Columbus News
Ohio State’s stunning collapse in the Texas game — blowing a 20-point lead to lose 24-23 — marks their biggest meltdown under Ryan Day and drops them out of…
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Ohio Celebrates Dolly Parton’s Literacy Legacy | Columbus News
Ohio celebrates Dolly Parton with a statewide honor—September 25th is now officially Dolly Parton Day, recognizing her life-changing Imagination Library…
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Mezze Closes, Cedar Takes Over | Columbus News
Mezze, the beloved Mediterranean spot on North Hamilton Road since 2011, shut down after owner Stephen Warwick sold it due to health issues — and longtime fans…
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Bexley’s New Mayor Search Begins | Columbus News
Bexley’s longtime mayor, Ben Kessler, is stepping down after 14 years to take a new job, officially leaving on September 30. The City Council is now seeking an…
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Kroger Robots Spot Shelves in Ohio | Columbus News
Kroger’s towering Tally robots are quietly revolutionizing grocery aisles in central Ohio, scanning shelves for out-of-stocks, pricing errors, and misplaced…
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Murder-Suicide on Southeast Side | Columbus News
Columbus police are investigating a devastating murder-suicide on the Southeast Side, where officers responded to a chilling call from a child reporting a dead…
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Columbus Schools Edge Closer to Excellence | Columbus News
Columbus City Schools is climbing the ladder of success, projected to earn a two-and-a-half-star rating — a half-star leap from last year — signaling steady…
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Chillicothe’s Data Center Pivot | Columbus News
Chillicothe’s old paper mill is getting a tech makeover — a data center project is moving forward after a pivot from failed PPE manufacturing. The company…
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Mother’s Hope in Cross-Country Cancer Trial | Columbus News
A mother battling aggressive brain cancer is racing against time to join a groundbreaking clinical trial in Ohio—just 4,000 miles from home—hoping it will give…
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Ohio University Dorm Death Under Investigation | Columbus News
Ohio University Dorm Death Under Investigation | Columbus News
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Moritz Law Moves Downtown | Columbus News
Moritz College of Law at Ohio State is eyeing a downtown move, with mayor Ginther backing the plan — a major shift that could reshape campus life and the…
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Ohio Lottery Results September 14 | Columbus News
Big wins and big jackpots shook the Ohio Lottery scene on September 14, 2026 — with Powerball hitting $271 million (unclaimed), Classic Lotto climbing to $3…
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Hotel Wesleyan Takes Shape in Downtown Delaware | Columbus News
Delaware is set to unveil its first downtown hotel in decades, transforming a parking lot on Spring Street into Hotel Wesleyan — a $50M project with roots in…
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Ohio Struggles to Track Sexual Assault Kits | Columbus News
Ohio’s sexual assault kit backlog crisis is resurfacing, with just 61 of over 900 law enforcement agencies reporting data in 2025—making it nearly impossible…
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Dublin Schools Approve Smaller Pay Raise | Columbus News
Dublin City School District approves a 2.25% pay raise for teachers, staff, and admins for the 2027-28 school year — a modest step down from recent 3% hikes…
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Flooding Hits Northern Pike County | Columbus News
Northern Pike County braced for a flood unlike any in 51 years, with water surging up to four feet into homes and forcing dramatic rescues — including a boat…
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Child Calls 911 After Bodies Found | Columbus News
A chilling discovery on Columbus’ Southeast Side: a child called 911 reporting a dead person and a possible suicide attempt, leading officers to find two…
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Ohio Senate Race Heats Up | Columbus News
Ohio’s Senate race is heating up as Republican Jon Husted and Democrat Sherrod Brown clash in a high-stakes, two-year showdown that could reshape national…
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Power Outages Shouldn't Cost You | Columbus News
Ohio lawmakers are pushing a bold new bill to protect power customers hit by long outages—automatic $50 credits for each extended blackout, plus $50 per full…
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Ohio Honors Dolly Parton with Books and Plates | Columbus News
Ohio just made September 25th Dolly Parton Day, honoring her legendary song “Nine to Five” and her life-changing impact on the state. Governor Mike DeWine…
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Two Dead in Columbus Home | Columbus News
Two bodies, a man and a woman, were found dead inside a Columbus home after a child called 911 — police are now investigating whether they knew each other…
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AI Video Scam Targets Seniors | Columbus News
A new AI-generated scam targeting seniors is spreading online, posing as a legitimate property tax relief offer—but it’s a digital con designed to steal Social…
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DOJ Drops Immigration Court Lawsuit | Columbus News
The U.S. Department of Justice dropped its lawsuit against Franklin County’s court over a local rule blocking immigration arrests near the courthouse, opting…
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Ohio Rep Faces Residency and Finance Scrutiny | Columbus News
Ohio’s first Somali state lawmaker, Ismail Mohamed, dodges a residency challenge by updating his voter registration to a new Columbus address within his…
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Columbus Targets Big Water Users | Columbus News
Columbus is proposing a new “peaking rate” to charge big industrial users like data centers and breweries for the massive water infrastructure they demand —…
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Ohio Flood Victims Get State Aid | Columbus News
Central Ohio’s Franklin, Morgan, Muskingum, and Perry counties took a brutal hit from August storms and flash floods, leaving homes and businesses in ruins…
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Ohio Celebrates Dolly Parton Day | Columbus News
Ohio just made history by declaring September 25th Dolly Parton Day, honoring the country music legend’s life and legacy — especially her groundbreaking…
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Ohio Declares Dolly Parton Day | Columbus News
Ohio is officially celebrating Dolly Parton Day on September 25th, honoring not just her music but her life-changing literacy work through the Imagination…
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Ohio State Law Moves Downtown | Columbus News
Ohio State’s Moritz College of Law is relocating to downtown Columbus’ historic Huntington Building — the first major academic program to anchor the city’s…
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Teen Arrested in Fatal Shooting | Columbus News
A 19-year-old, Danyo Sellers, faces serious charges after being arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Maliek Venson in a South Linden…
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Columbus Pays to Build Women's Soccer Future | Columbus News
Columbus is rolling out a bold new plan to fund its upcoming NWSL team: starting in 2027, Crew ticket buyers will pay an extra 2% tax—on top of the existing 5%…
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Columbus Grad Rate Hits Record High | Columbus News
Columbus City Schools just shattered its own record with an 84.6% graduation rate for the class of 2026 — a stunning 3.2-point leap from last year and well…
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Buckeyes Host Illini for Illibuck Trophy | Columbus News
Ohio State Buckeyes host Illinois in a high-stakes Big Ten opener on September 26th at noon ET, vying for the Illibuck Trophy—and it’s back in Columbus for the…
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WBNS 10TV Builds Local News on YouTube | Columbus News
WBNS 10TV in Columbus, Ohio, is turning YouTube into its new local news hub—delivering hyper-local weather, sports, and community stories with a human touch…
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Local Zoning Battles Heating Up | Columbus News
Columbus city council may pause rezoning for Walhalla Ravine in Clintonville—good news for preservationists—while Worthington residents are rallying against a…
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Ohio State Law Moves Downtown | Columbus News
Ohio State’s Moritz College of Law is relocating to downtown Columbus, moving into the historic Huntington Bank Building on Capitol Square — just steps from…
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Moritz Law Moves Downtown | Columbus News
Ohio State’s Moritz College of Law is relocating downtown to the Huntington National Bank Building—strategically positioned for real-world legal access…
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Siders Family Faces Multiple Charges | Columbus News
Elizabeth Siders, mother of sixteen, faces serious charges including sexual battery and child endangerment as her arraignment looms—this is just the beginning…
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Steak 'n Shake Backs Husted in Tight Ohio Senate Race | Columbus News
Steak ‘n Shake just threw its weight behind Jon Husted in Ohio’s Senate race, touting his “Make America Healthy Again” push to fix health and science systems —…
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Ohio Campuses Fail Free Speech Test | Columbus News
Ohio’s colleges are failing students’ right to free speech, with top schools like Ohio State and Kent State earning an “F” in a new FIRE report — a dramatic…
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Clintonville Ravine and Fall Colors | Columbus News
A quiet Clintonville spot called Walhalla Ravine is at the center of a zoning debate, with city council possibly pausing action — sparking community outcry and…
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Trooper Hurt in Flood-Related Crash | Columbus News
A Ross County Ohio trooper suffered minor injuries after being struck by a Jeep’s side mirror while assisting with flood-related traffic—its 63-year-old…
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Thomas Zone Families Challenge School Redistricting | Columbus News
Families in the southwest of Thomas Elementary’s school zone are launching a major legal challenge against Dublin City Schools, accusing them of discriminatory…
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Flour Meets Fetty's Global Pasta Pop-Up | Columbus News
Flour Modern Pasta Bar and Fetty’s Street Food are teaming up for a wild, limited-time pop-up in central Ohio—Flour + Fetty’s—where Italian pasta meets bold…
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WBNS 10TV Brings Local News to You | Columbus News
WBNS 10TV in Columbus, Ohio, is redefining local news by turning its YouTube channel into your 24/7 digital hub—delivering real-time updates, live broadcasts…
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Rickenbacker Home Gets New Life | Columbus News
Eddie Rickenbacker’s childhood home in Columbus is set to transform into a public museum after securing $350,000 in state funding — a major milestone for one…
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PETA’s Vegan Chicken Truck Arrives in Columbus | Columbus News
PETA’s “Free the Chicken” truck has rolled into Columbus, parked right outside a Raising Cane’s, handing out free vegan chicken samples and showing videos that…
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Candace Rudolph Faces Second Felony OVI | Columbus News
A 37-year-old Ohio woman is facing her fifth OVI charge after being pulled over for impaired driving, distracted behavior, and driving with a suspended…
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Tragedy at Williamsburg Lane | Columbus News
Tragedy at Williamsburg Lane | Columbus News
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Psilocybin Therapy Shows Promise for Veterans with PTSD | Columbus News
A groundbreaking Ohio State University study shows psilocybin-assisted therapy could be a game-changer for veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD. In a small…