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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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- Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
DiCarlo’s Closes, Fat Arnie’s Provecho Takes Over
DiCarlo’s Pizza in Westerville is closing after just two years, but don’t worry—its spot is getting a fresh, flavorful twist with Fat Arnie’s Provecho, set to…
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Medicaid Returns to Planned Parenthood
Medicaid access for reproductive health services is set to return in Southwest Ohio as a federal ban expires July 3rd, restoring care for nearly 22,000…
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Michaels Easton Gets Major Upgrade
Michaels just dropped a major upgrade in Easton — the first store in the entire chain to get this fresh new look, complete with new floors, bold graphics, and…
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Columbus Historic Buildings Get New Life
Four historic Columbus landmarks are getting a major makeover thanks to Ohio’s Historic Preservation Tax Credits—think Victorian glasshouses, 19th-century…
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Love Triangle Ends in Fatal Shooting
A jealous rage turned deadly when Francisco Vallejo-Arevalo, 27, fatally shot Eric Alcauter-Huitron, 31, in a Columbus shooting fueled by a love triangle…
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Ohio Towns Fight Data Center Boom
Residents in Sunbury and Pataskala, Ohio, are launching a grassroots push to ban big data centers before they even arrive, proposing local charter amendments…
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Clark Kellogg Launches School for Black Men
Clark Kellogg, Ohio State legend and CBS analyst, is launching a groundbreaking boarding school for young Black men—Columbus Masters Preparatory Academy—set to…
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Wayfair Opens First Physical Store
Wayfair just dropped its first physical store in Columbus, Ohio — a 70,000-square-foot furniture haven offering free design services to blend online…
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Wexner Accused in Epstein Abuse Lawsuit
Two Epstein survivors sue billionaire Les Wexner, alleging he funded and enabled his sex trafficking network through property, money, and association —…
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Ohio's Black Bears Are Back
Black bears are roaring back in Ohio, with estimates of 50 to 100 now roaming the state—up from just a few decades ago when they were thought extinct here…
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Tragic Road Accident in Columbus
A young man in Columbus lost his life in a tragic chain of collisions—a red light, a T-bone, then a second impact. This heartbreaking crash underscores how…
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Motorcyclist Dies in Columbus Parking Lot Crash
A tragic crash in a Columbus parking lot claimed the life of a motorcyclist riding a three-wheeled Can Am Ryker, who was struck from behind by an SUV, ejected…
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Red White & BOOM Columbus Fireworks Guide
Red, White & BOOM! is exploding in Columbus this July third with a massive day of celebration down by the Scioto Mile—drawing over 400,000 fans for non-stop…
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Lemongrass Fusion Bistro Closing Soon
Lemongrass Fusion Bistro, a beloved Asian fusion staple in the Short North for nearly 30 years, is closing its doors forever this Sunday, June 28th. Owner…
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Meade’s Third Trial Still Pending
Jason Meade’s legal saga continues as Franklin County prosecutors take back control of his case after two juries deadlocked on murder charges in the 2022 death…
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Sixty-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Shepard Neighborhood
A shocking homicide unfolded in Columbus’ Shepard neighborhood when 60-year-old Jeffrey Elder died from a head injury after a heated dispute with 46-year-old…
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Where You Get Care Matters
Healthcare choices are exploding—virtual visits, urgent care, retail clinics, and hospital outpatient centers all compete for your care, but prices vary…
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Columbus Hosts NWSL Challenge Cup Final
Columbus is about to light up the soccer scene this Friday as the NWSL Challenge Cup final kicks off at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, featuring powerhouse Gotham FC…
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Ejected in Parking Lot Tragedy
A tragic crash in a south Columbus parking lot claimed the life of 79-year-old Kenneth James after he was ejected from his vehicle during a collision with a…
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79-Year-Old Man Dies in Parking Lot Crash
A tragic crash in a south Columbus parking lot claimed the life of 79-year-old Kenneth James after his three-wheeled Can-Am Ryder was struck from behind by a…
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Kara Saves Krypto, Camp Horror, and More
Kara Zor-El races against time to save her dog from poison while unraveling a sex trafficking ring—Supergirl blends gritty stakes with Kryptonian lore…
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Ohio Goes to the Movies
Ohio’s celebrating its 250th birthday with Ohio Goes to the Movies — a massive statewide film festival with over 250 free screenings across every county…
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TPS Ends for Haiti Syria Residents
The Supreme Court just ended Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands—including 12,000 in central Ohio…
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Ohio’s Tight Senate and Governor Race
Ohio’s election race is heating up with razor-thin polls showing Democrats narrowly ahead in both Senate and governor’s races. Sherrod Brown leads Jon Husted…
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Amazon Data Center Sparks Sunbury Concerns
Amazon’s proposed $2 billion data center in Sunbury, Ohio, threatens to become the region’s largest water user and has sparked fierce backlash from residents…
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Sonic Temple Returns to Columbus
Sonic Temple is roaring back to Columbus next year, May 13–16, with a massive four-day rock and metal fest featuring visual art, RV camping, shuttles, and…
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Affordable Housing Illusion in Columbus
Columbus is using a misleading regional income metric to label housing “affordable,” letting developers profit while local families get priced out. The city’s…
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Columbus Zoo’s $175M Aquarium & Hotel Boom
Columbus Zoo is going big with a $175 million John F. Wolfe Aquarium set to open in 2029, housing over 10,000 species across five galleries, funded by a $50…
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Ohioans Hit Roads for July 4
Over 3 million Ohioans are hitting the road for the Fourth of July — a jump from last year and a major rebound since pre-pandemic times — while air travel sees…
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Ohio Families Face Deportation Crisis
The Supreme Court just cleared the way for deporting thousands of Haitian immigrants in Ohio under Temporary Protected Status, leaving their U.S.-born children…
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Ohio Senate Race Tightens
Ohio’s Senate race is heating up in a dead heat: Sherrod Brown leads Jon Husted 48% to 45%, but it’s statistically tied within the margin of error. Young…