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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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Heat Advisory Hits Midwest | Columbus News
Heat advisory in effect for central Ohio until 8 PM with temps near 93°F and humidity making it feel like 100°F — this isn’t just local, it’s a Midwest and…
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Three Accused in $340K Credit Card Fraud | Columbus News
Three men are accused of orchestrating a $340,000 credit card fraud scheme in Franklin County, Ohio, by redirecting mail to fake addresses and racking up…
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Columbus Man Charged in Girlfriend’s Death | Columbus News
A Columbus man, Michael Johnson, faces murder charges after allegedly striking his girlfriend, Tiffany Creech, with a baseball bat during a domestic dispute —…
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Sixteen Children Found in Horrific Conditions | Columbus News
Sixteen children, from toddlers to teens, were found living in horrific, feral-like conditions inside a five-room Ohio home—conditions so extreme authorities…
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Record Heat, Record Fireworks Spectacle | Columbus News
The Midwest’s biggest fireworks spectacle, Red, White, & BOOM!, lit up the sky Friday night with over 400,000 fans in attendance — and it was the hottest one…
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Marion Man Convicted of Child Rape | Columbus News
A Marion man, Mark Kelley, was found guilty of rape and gross sexual imposition after a dramatic trial, facing a potential life sentence with no parole. The…
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Bicentennial Boom and Local Pride | Columbus News
In 1976, America celebrated its bicentennial with nationwide fervor, healing from Watergate and Vietnam while honoring 200 years of independence. The American…
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July 4th Holiday Schedule 2024 | Columbus News
This year’s July 4th falls on a Saturday, giving you a surprise three-day weekend — but it also means major disruptions. The NYSE and Nasdaq close early on…
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July 4th Grocery Hours Guide | Columbus News
July 4th grocery guide: Kroger, Giant Eagle, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s are open (check local hours), Acme’s open 7AM–9PM with pharmacy 9AM–2PM, Aldi’s open limited…
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Fireworks Festival Draws Thousands | Columbus News
Four hundred thousand people are expected to pack the streets for Red, White & BOOM!—a massive Fourth of July celebration featuring a dazzling fireworks…
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Four Accused in Ohio Child Abuse Case | Columbus News
Four adults in Vinton County face charges after allegedly imprisoning sixteen children in a cramped twelve-by-twelve-foot room, with some found in critical…
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Tragic Loss of Dedicated School Counselor | Columbus News
A heartbreaking tragedy struck Wisconsin this week when Bryan Stork, a beloved 48-year-old school counselor from Columbus, Ohio, was found unresponsive in the…
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Traffic Stop Turns Violent in Marysville | Columbus News
A 29-year-old Grove City resident, Perez Gray, turned a routine 3 a.m. traffic stop into a violent standoff after allegedly attacking officers with punches…
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Severe Storm Safety in Licking County | Columbus News
Severe thunderstorm warning hits Licking County, Ohio—winds up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail—NWS urges immediate shelter indoors, avoid windows and…
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Shooting at Mosque Triggered by Tow Truck Dispute | Columbus News
A tense standoff erupted outside Columbus’ Omar Ibn El-Khattab Mosque after a security guard was shot during a confrontation with tow truck drivers — one…
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Siders Family Faces Child Endangerment Charges | Columbus News
Four Siders family members face 16 counts of child endangerment in Ohio, accused of keeping 16 children in deplorable conditions for years. Defense attorneys…
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Trump vs Taft Weight Legacy | Columbus News
Trump weighs in on his own health, comparing himself to the heaviest U.S. president ever—William Howard Taft—whose love of baseball and hot dogs may have…
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Columbus Man Charged in Infant’s Death | Columbus News
A 40-year-old man, Michael Watkins, is charged with murder in the death of a 7-week-old infant, Diamond, whose death was ruled blunt-force trauma — authorities…
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29-Year-Old Faces Murder Charges | Columbus News
A 29-year-old man now faces murder charges after allegedly attacking a man on June 27th, who died three days later from his injuries. Police responded to the…
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Elaina Arthur Takes Stage at BOOM! | Columbus News
Elaina Arthur, the 21-year-old country-pop sensation with a decade of stage experience, kicks off this year’s Red, White and BOOM! in Columbus with a…
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Infant’s Death Leads to Arrest | Columbus News
Infant’s Death Leads to Arrest | Columbus News
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Man Dies After Assault Allegedly Over Girlfriend | Columbus News
A brutal assault in east Columbus turned fatal: 51-year-old Richard Kifutu died from severe brain trauma three days after being attacked by 29-year-old Anthony…
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Minions Monsters Enola and Tentacles | Columbus News
Minions & Monsters drops with chaotic charm as James, a Minion obsessed with cinema, recruits monsters to conquer Hollywood—packed with star voices and…
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Hot & Stormy This 4th of July | Columbus News
Independence Day’s going to be scorcher — temps hitting low 90s with heat index near 100, plus a heat advisory from Friday night through Saturday. Storms could…
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Upper Arlington Chaos This Weekend | Columbus News
Upper Arlington’s packed this week with fireworks, parades, and the U.S. Senior Open golf tournament—creating major traffic chaos but city planners are keeping…
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Guinness World Record World Cup Fan | Columbus News
One Ohio State grad turned World Cup fanatic shattered a Guinness World Record by attending over thirty consecutive matches—flying across North America…
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Breeze Airways Expands from Columbus | Columbus News
Breeze Airways is celebrating its 5th anniversary at Columbus with jaw-dropping deals—flights starting at just $59—and launching two new nonstop routes to…
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John McClelland Moves from School Board to City Council | Columbus News
John McClelland, a longtime New Albany-Plain school board member, is stepping down to take his seat on the New Albany City Council — a move approved back in…
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Federal Student Loan Rules Change | Columbus News
Federal student loan rules are changing big time—starting July 1, Parent Plus loans are capped at $20K annually or $65K total per student, hitting…
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Hot Roads Ahead in Ohio | Columbus News
Heatwave alert: Ohio roads are at risk of buckling as pavement expands under relentless mid-90s temps — no warning, no prevention. Report any buckles to ODOT…
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Groceries Then vs Now | Columbus News
Grocery prices today? They feel sky-high—but rewind to 1976, and you’ll see the real story: overall cost of living jumped nearly 500%. Yet some staples like…
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Red White & BOOM! Fireworks Guide | Columbus News
Get ready for the biggest Midwest fireworks show of the year—Red, White & BOOM! Over 400,000 people are expected downtown along the Scioto Mile for a day…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hits Ohio and Michigan | Columbus News
Ohio’s grappling with a major cyclosporiasis outbreak—177 cases across 43 counties, peaking in June—with Lucas County hardest hit. Michigan’s also seeing a…
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Heat Wave & Storms This Weekend | Columbus News
Columbus is baking under a relentless heat wave, with temps hitting the mid-90s and humidity making it feel like over 100—especially this holiday weekend…
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Costco Closed July 4th 2026 | Columbus News
Costco’s Fourth of July closure is a major holiday hiccup for grill masters and snack hoarders—this Saturday, July 4, 2026, the warehouse giant shuts down for…
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July 4 Market Closure Explained | Columbus News
Mark your calendars: the stock market shuts down Friday, July 3rd, for Independence Day, reopening Monday, July 6th. With the holiday falling on a Saturday…
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Mail on Holidays? Not Always | Columbus News
This year, July 4th falls on a Saturday—so no mail delivery on the holiday, but here’s the twist: mail still arrives Friday, July 3rd, and post offices stay…
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Mystery Surrounds Bryan Stork’s Drowning | Columbus News
Mystery Surrounds Bryan Stork’s Drowning | Columbus News
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Four Arrested in Horrific Child Abuse Case | Columbus News
Four adults from the Siders family in Vinton County were arrested after authorities uncovered children in horrific conditions during an unrelated…
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Utility Wire Crisis in Hilliard | Columbus News
Neighbors in Hilliard faced a dangerous, months-long hazard as a utility wire hung low over their yards—posing a tripping risk while mowing. Frustrated by…
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Ohio Teachers Push to Restore STRS Board | Columbus News
Ohio teachers are rallying to restore control of their pension system, pushing for House Bill 719 to undo last year’s controversial legislative changes that…
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Top of the Tower for Fireworks | Columbus News
NBC4’s Red, White & BOOM! fireworks show is a massive, multi-camera spectacle set to dazzle Columbus this year, with photojournalist Jon Edwards securing the…
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Beating the Heat at Grove City Events | Columbus News
When the heat hits hard, everyone’s adapting — from lifeguards rotating into shade to grounds crews working in pairs and cooling off early. Food truck owners…
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Tragedy at Peninsula State Park | Columbus News
Tragedy at Peninsula State Park | Columbus News
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From Vietnam to Honor Flight | Columbus News
A Vietnam vet named Tootle, who served two tours, finally got the warm, heartfelt welcome he never received home decades ago—thanks to Honor Flight Columbus…
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Sixteen Children Rescued from Horrific Conditions | Columbus News
Sixteen children, ages 18 months to 18 years, were pulled from horrific conditions in Vinton County, Ohio — two airlifted to hospitals — sparking a massive…
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Kroger Giant Eagle Merger and Prices | Columbus News
Kroger’s potential merger with Giant Eagle is sparking big questions about grocery prices — but experts say it’s not a guaranteed hike. While Kroger currently…
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Service Dog Boone Braving Fireworks | Columbus News
Red, White & BOOM! is set to explode in Columbus with 400,000 attendees—and pets are strongly advised to stay home. But one special pup, Boone, a…
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Columbus Schools Invalidate Spring Test Scores | Columbus News
Columbus City Schools just scrubbed spring test scores for two high schools after catching major cheating red flags — phones were allegedly used during exams…
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Crash on I-70 Ramp Shuts Down Lane | Columbus News
Crash on I-70 Ramp Shuts Down Lane | Columbus News
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Bombay House Opens in Westerville | Columbus News
Get ready to savor authentic Mumbai flavors at Bombay House, the new upscale Indian restaurant opening this summer in Westerville. Family-owned and brought to…
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Three Family Members Indicted in Ethan Vernon's Death | Columbus News
Three members of one Ohio family face murder and arson charges after the fiery death of 24-year-old Ethan Vernon, whose charred body was found in a burned…
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Ohio Lottery Results July 3 2026 | Columbus News
The Ohio Lottery just dropped big numbers on July 3, 2026 — Powerball’s 2, 6, 26, 39, 68 with PB 6 and Power Play 2, Pick 3’s midday 7-8-5 and evening 6-6-9…
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Columbus Libraries Become Cooling Hubs | Columbus News
Ohio’s brutal heat wave is prompting a cool civic response—Columbus’ Main Library is turning into a cooling center this Independence Day weekend, offering free…
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Newborns Celebrate Early 4th of July | Columbus News
Mount Carmel’s East campus is ringing in the Fourth of July early with the arrival of two adorable newborns—Baby Boy Max and Baby Boy Jhase—both sporting…
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Ohio Schools Invalidate Test Scores | Columbus News
Ohio’s education system is in turmoil as Columbus City Schools invalidates all spring 2026 standardized test scores from two high schools—Independence and…
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Columbus Schools Under Fire Over Test Anomalies | Columbus News
Columbus City Schools is under fire after self-reporting massive state testing anomalies at two high schools, leading to the complete nullification of all test…
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Sixteen Children Rescued from Neglect | Columbus News
Sixteen children rescued from horrific, unsanitary conditions in Hamden, Ohio, as four adults face arrest in what authorities call a case of severe neglect—now…
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Park Upgrades After Soccer Team Move | Columbus News
City council unveils a bold new plan to upgrade McCoy Park and deliver even more park amenities to the Southwest Columbus neighborhood — including a brand-new…
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Ohio Beaches Under Red Flag Warning | Columbus News
Twenty Ohio beaches, including four at Grand Lake St. Marys under a red-flag warning, are off-limits due to toxic algal blooms and dangerous bacteria—posing…