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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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Ohio EPA Weighs Data Center Water Rules | Columbus News
Ohio’s EPA is still deciding on a sweeping new plan that would replace individual permits with a single statewide standard for data centers discharging water —…
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YouTube's New Cookie Transparency | Columbus News
YouTube’s rolling out a major privacy update letting you choose how your data is used—opt in for personalized ads and content, or opt out for a more generic…
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Bert the Moose Passes at Columbus Zoo | Columbus News
Bert the bull moose, a beloved resident of the Columbus Zoo for four years, passed away after a sudden decline in health. Rescued from Alaska alongside Scarlet…
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Smoke Alert Extended Through Wednesday | Columbus News
Smoke from wildfires in Wisconsin and Canada is blanketing central Ohio, triggering an extended air quality alert through Wednesday for Franklin, Delaware…
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Ohio Coach Sues Over Unpaid Wages | Columbus News
A coach from Ohio Dominican University is suing the school over unpaid wages, sparking broader questions about how educational institutions compensate staff…
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Ohio Lottery Results July 13 2026 | Columbus News
Big wins and big checks—Ohio Lottery results for July 13, 2026, are here! Powerball rolled in with 5, 25, 36, 40, 48 and PB 3, multiplied by 2. Pick 3 midday…
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Byers Chevrolet Demolition Update | Columbus News
The old Byers Chevrolet spot on West Broad is finally getting the wrecking ball—demolition is imminent after Nationwide Realty Investors, who’ve owned the land…
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Columbus License Plate Cameras Under Fire | Columbus News
Columbus is facing a major reckoning as City Council prepares for a heated hearing on August 10th over license plate reader cameras—triggered by a shocking…
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Fox in the Snow Opens in Upper Arlington | Columbus News
Fox in the Snow just hit Upper Arlington with its seventh location—opening on West Lane Avenue this past weekend after months of prep. Founded in 2014 by…
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Rally House to Become Massive OSU Fan Hub | Columbus News
Rally House on Lane Avenue, a beloved game-day hub near Ohio State, is set for a dramatic upgrade—developers plan to demolish the current 3,300 sq ft spot and…
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Sixteen Kids Found in Vinton County | Columbus News
Sixteen kids discovered in harrowing conditions in Vinton County, Ohio—what happened next will shock you. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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SSI Gets Two July Checks Explained | Columbus News
SSI recipients may see two payments in July—but don’t celebrate yet, it’s just August’s check arriving early because the 1st falls on a Saturday, delaying the…
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Motorcycle Crash on I-70 Claims Young Life | Columbus News
A tragic motorcycle crash on I-70 West in Columbus claimed the life of 23-year-old Miquaith Andrick just before 7 AM on July 13th, after he collided with a…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Salad Greens | Columbus News
A major cyclosporiasis outbreak is sweeping across Michigan and Ohio, sickening thousands with severe diarrhea and forcing health officials to investigate…
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Trump Pays Carroll After Legal Victory | Columbus News
E. Jean Carroll’s long legal battle with Donald Trump reached a major milestone as he finally paid over $5.6 million — including interest — in a judgment that…
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Sam Dong Expands Copper Production in Delaware | Columbus News
Sam Dong Ohio is investing $13 million to massively expand its Delaware plant, doubling oxygen-free copper rod output to 14 million pounds monthly—and creating…
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Columbus Shooting Leaves One Dead | Columbus News
Tragedy struck Columbus’s southeast side Monday night when a fatal shooting on Brandy Drive left one adult dead—just hours after the gunfire erupted. The…
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Gag Order Shields Fair Trial in Child Endangerment Case | Columbus News
A Vinton County judge has slapped a gag order on one of four accused in a shocking child endangerment case involving 16 kids rescued from a home with…
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Maryhaven CEO Steps Down Amid Financial Crisis | Columbus News
Oyauma Garrison is stepping down as CEO of Maryhaven, the nonprofit addiction treatment center in central Ohio, amid mounting financial turmoil and urgent…
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Former GA Sues Over Retaliation | Columbus News
A former grad assistant for Ohio Dominican’s football team is taking legal action, alleging she was targeted and punished after speaking out — and the fallout…
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Former Cop Indicted on New Sex Crimes | Columbus News
Former police officer Justin Lally, fired in 2022 for allegedly trying to solicit sex with a child, now faces fresh indictments—including rape, kidnapping, and…
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Powerball Jackpot Rises to $498M | Columbus News
Powerball jackpot just hit an insane $498 million—rolling over after no one matched all five white balls and the red Powerball. If you win and take the lump…
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Maryhaven’s Financial Crisis and Recovery Efforts | Columbus News
Maryhaven, a decades-old nonprofit addiction treatment center in central Ohio, faces potential funding loss as the ADAMH board cites worsening finances despite…
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Delaware Ohio Housing Boom | Columbus News
Delaware, Ohio is exploding with new housing as nearly 4,000 homes are set to rise—two major projects alone adding 163 units. Pulte Group’s Boulder Farms will…
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Vinton County Kids Rescue Case | Columbus News
Sixteen kids rescued from a Vinton County home amid a chilling child endangerment case — four adults arrested, including Elizabeth Siders’ husband and in-laws…
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Former Chief of Staff’s Pay Raises Under Scrutiny | Columbus News
Columbus City Schools is under fire over a former chief of staff’s controversial pay bump—$54K over four years—raised while he was on medical leave and never…
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Gas Prices Surge Amid Global Tensions | Columbus News
Gas prices are surging nationwide, with Columbus, Ohio seeing a 27-cent spike to $3.88 per gallon — a painful blow for drivers after a brief reprieve. Global…
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Hocking Hills Mountain Coaster Set to Open | Columbus News
Get ready for an adrenaline rush with the brand new Hocking Hills Mountain Coaster—set to debut in spring 2027! This jaw-dropping 3,600-foot ride will zip you…
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Shooting on Brandy Drive Leaves One Dead | Columbus News
Shooting on Brandy Drive Leaves One Dead | Columbus News
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Ohio’s New Traffic Stop Law | Columbus News
Ohio’s new House Bill 492 is set to overhaul traffic stops this fall—refusing to give your name, address, or DOB during a pull-over now carries a 30-day jail…
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Scattering Ashes in Ohio: What You Need to Know | Columbus News
Scattering ashes in Ohio? State law lets you do it—on land, in water, even from the air—as long as you’re respectful. But here’s the catch: always get…
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Federal Grants Under Political Scrutiny | Columbus News
Eighty Columbus nonprofits are sounding the alarm over new federal grant rules that could tie funding to presidential policy priorities — not just existing…
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Grandview Heights Top Earners Revealed | Columbus News
Grandview Heights’ top earners are city leaders and public safety officials, with Finance Director Megan Miller leading the pack at $184,115 and a police…
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Ohio’s Hidden Crystal Cave | Columbus News
Ohio’s Crystal Cave, the world’s largest known geode, just made National Geographic’s “Wonders of America” list—and it’s wild. Tucked underground at Heineman’s…
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ACDC Concert Heat & Chaos in Columbus | Columbus News
Columbus is sweating under the heatwave as AC/DC blasts through Ohio Stadium this week, drawing tens of thousands for the PWR UP Tour — a music frenzy that’s…
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Heat Wave Hits Central Ohio | Columbus News
Central Ohio’s heat wave is hitting hard — firefighters are training in triple-digit temps while wearing heavy gear that feels like a winter coat in summer. To…
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Pastor Stoll’s Legacy Lives On | Columbus News
Tragic loss hits Genoa Church as beloved pastor Joseph Stoll dies in a July cycling accident on Route 3, struck by a truck whose driver won’t be cited. Known…
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ICE Traffic Stop Ends in Tragedy | Columbus News
A deadly traffic stop in Maine has sent shockwaves across the nation: an ICE agent fatally shot a man during what’s now being called a volatile encounter. As…
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Megan’s Way Out Drives Safety Change | Columbus News
A tragic drive-thru fatality in 2024 sparked a nationwide safety movement: Megan’s Way Out. After a young woman was killed in a violent incident where she had…
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Online Predator Sentenced in Indiana | Columbus News
An Indiana man, Bradford Deem, faces 11 years in prison for kidnapping an 11-year-old autistic boy he’d befriended online for over a year via a video game…
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Ohio Education Law Changes Explained | Columbus News
Governor Mike DeWine just signed a sweeping education overhaul, House Bill 455, that reshapes Ohio’s schools with major new rules. The bill expands the State…
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The Rug That Launched a Mom’s Career | Columbus News
A mom of four digging in her backyard stumbles on a buried rug—what starts as a bizarre find sparks a viral TikTok explosion, catapulting her from obscurity to…
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South Village Grille Reopens After Car Incident | Columbus News
A car crashed into the South Village Grille Sunday night—no one was hurt, but the restaurant’s got a new story to tell. After a safety inspection cleared the…
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Ohio Child Abuse Crisis and System Reform | Columbus News
Ohio lawmakers just approved $1 million in emergency funds to help the Siders children find safe foster homes after a shocking abuse case — but the move also…
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Drunk Driver Walks Into Traffic and Dies | Columbus News
A 47-year-old man, Francisco De Paula, crashed his car after driving drunk—his BAC was nearly triple Ohio’s legal limit. He ran a red light, hit another…
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Nine Accused in Columbus Trafficking Ring | Columbus News
Nine people are facing up to 65 felony charges in a shocking human trafficking ring in west Columbus, allegedly forcing women into sex work using drugs and…
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Ohio Trafficking Ring Indicted | Columbus News
Nine people are facing 42 felony charges for running a brutal human trafficking ring in central Ohio, using drugs to force women into sex Listen in comfort:Get…
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AI Deepfakes Expose Legal Gaps | Columbus News
In Vinton County, Ohio, a disturbing wave of AI-generated deepfake child exploitation images has exposed a gaping hole in current laws—designed for a slower…
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Motorcycle Crash on I-70 Claims Life | Columbus News
A tragic motorcycle crash on I-70 West near Fairwood Avenue early Monday morning claimed a life—motorcycle rider thrown from the vehicle and later pronounced…
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Former Cop Charged with Severe Assault | Columbus News
Former Columbus police officer Timothy Fuller faces serious charges including strangulation, felonious assault, abduction, and domestic violence after a woman…
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Sixteen Children Found in Hamden Ohio | Columbus News
Sixteen children found living in horrific, life-threatening conditions in a Hamden, Ohio home—unknown to neighbors and possibly overlooked by authorities—have…
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Nine Indicted in Columbus Trafficking Ring | Columbus News
Nine people indicted in Columbus for running a brutal human trafficking ring that used drugs to force women into prostitution on the West Side, Listen in…
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Shooting in Quiet Columbus Neighborhood | Columbus News
A 37-year-old man named Christopher Boyer was fatally shot on the South Side of Columbus on July 11th—just before 9:20 AM in a usually quiet neighborhood…
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Micro Center Columbus Gets Major Remodel | Columbus News
Micro Center’s iconic Columbus store is getting a massive makeover—with a grand re-opening on August 22nd, complete with AI hardware zones, expanded 3D…
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Ohio State Fair Food Frenzy | Columbus News
The Ohio State Fair’s 2024 food lineup is a wild ride—15+ new vendors, 25+ fresh eats, and $3 Thursdays for sampling. Cracker Jack Sundaes, Deep Fried Birria…
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Ohio State Out of Network for Humana | Columbus News
Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center and The James Cancer Center are going out of network for Humana insurance starting October 1, affecting 26,000 patients on…
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Tragedy in Columbus as Child Dies from Gun Access | Columbus News
A heartbreaking tragedy in Columbus, Ohio: a 35-year-old father faces felony child endangerment after his 1-year-old son died from a self-inflicted gunshot…
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Two Men Face Murder Charges After Fatal Shooting | Columbus News
Two men, Dwayne Dowdell and Devin Taylor, face murder charges after a deadly shooting and car crash in northeast Columbus that killed 28-year-old Xavier Gibbs…
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Ohio State Fair’s Wild 2026 Food Lineup | Columbus News
Ohio State Fair’s 2026 food lineup is a wild ride with 29 brand-new eats, from catfish on a stick to pork belly in a cone and Schmidt’s root beer cream puffs…
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Ohio State Fair’s Wild Food Lineup | Columbus News
Ohio State Fair’s food game is seriously upgraded this year—15+ new vendors, global twists on classics, and bold combos like Biscoff cheesecake on a stick…