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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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Fire Claims Life in Hoarding Tragedy | Columbus News
Fire Claims Life in Hoarding Tragedy | Columbus News
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WBNS 10TV Turns YouTube Into Local News Hub | Columbus News
WBNS 10TV is redefining local news by turning YouTube into a live, interactive hub for Columbus and its surrounding areas—letting viewers watch anytime, engage…
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Siders Family Legal Delays Persist | Columbus News
Sixteen children found hidden in a Vinton County home have sparked a chilling legal saga, as key adults—including the Siders family—face mounting delays and…
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Fifty Years of Radical Conversation | Columbus News
Fifty years after thirteen women defied the odds to create a space where everyone—regardless of background—could come together to talk about what matters in…
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Gahanna Schools Redraw Boundaries for 2027-28 | Columbus News
Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools is adjusting school boundaries for the 2027-28 school year to ease overcrowding at Lincoln Elementary and Middle School South…
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Ankle Monitor Tragedy Sparks Immigration Debate | Columbus News
A tragic suicide has sparked national outcry over ICE’s use of ankle monitors on immigrants — particularly Haitians — after a 20-year-old honors student…
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Amish Healthcare: Tradition Meets Cost | Columbus News
Amish families navigate healthcare without traditional insurance, relying on community mutual aid and cash payments rooted in collective support. Hospitals…
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COTA’s New Line 30 Connects Communities | Columbus News
COTA just launched Line 30, a game-changing bus route connecting Hilliard to Downtown Columbus, stopping at Ohio State and Upper Arlington—running every 30…
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Governor DeWine Honored for Vision Initiative | Columbus News
Governor Mike DeWine is set to receive a national honor for his groundbreaking work on children’s vision, thanks to the OhioSEE program that’s transforming how…
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WBNS 10TV Builds Local News Online | Columbus News
WBNS 10TV is rewriting the local news playbook by turning YouTube into a dynamic hub for Columbus-area viewers—delivering real-time weather, sports, and…
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A Hope Garden Grows from Loss | Columbus News
A grieving Ohio family turned personal loss into a beacon of hope by creating the Hope Garden outside their high school—a serene space honoring their son Sam…
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Man Arrested for Pushing Into Amy Acton Event | Columbus News
A man stormed a gubernatorial campaign event in Ohio, allegedly brandishing two handguns and brass knuckles, pushing through crowds and causing injuries before…
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Twenty-One Years for a Fatal Shot | Columbus News
A 24-year-old man just got sentenced to a minimum of 21 years in prison for a fatal shooting that ended a young life—and his own future. The argument turned…
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Upper Arlington Arts Festival Celebrates Local Talent | Columbus News
The Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival returned to Northam Park, drawing over 15,000 visitors and celebrating its legacy since 1966. With 120 artists…
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Amy Acton’s Wild Weekend and Healing Ohio | Columbus News
Amy Acton’s wild weekend in Ohio had it all: a surprise security scare at the Canfield Fair where a man rushed her unarmed but later turned up with weapons…
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WBNS 10TV Reimagines Local News on YouTube | Columbus News
WBNS 10TV in Columbus, Ohio, is rewriting the rules of local news by turning YouTube into their frontline for real-time updates, live broadcasts, and community…
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Dr. Acton Responds to Fair Incident | Columbus News
Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, turned heads at the Cleveland Labor Day parade—not just for her political presence, but for her quick…
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Dr. Acton’s Dual Crisis Response | Columbus News
Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, turned crisis into compassion—first calming a woman having a medical emergency at a Labor Day parade…
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Two Fatal Crashes in Central Ohio | Columbus News
Two fatal crashes shook central Ohio in a tragic weekend: one on U.S. 33 near U.S. 22, where a car flipped and caught fire, killing the driver but leaving the…
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High Schoolers Build Energy Kits for Ohio Families | Columbus News
Four Ohio teens are fighting rising energy bills by handing out free energy-saving kits to low-income families. Their initiative, ORES, includes LED bulbs…
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Stone Ridge Apartments Break Ground | Columbus News
Columbus is breaking ground on Stone Ridge at High Street — a bold new affordable housing project with 150 family-sized apartments on a reclaimed industrial…
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Labor Day 2026: What’s Closed in Columbus | Columbus News
Labor Day hits Columbus on Sept. 7 — and while most shops stay open, expect major disruptions: USPS and UPS shut down, government offices closed, libraries and…
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Tragic Crash on Route 33 Claims Life | Columbus News
A deadly crash on U.S. Route 33 near Lancaster claimed the life of 23-year-old Cameron Lyon after his Chevrolet Trax was struck by a GMC Terrain that veered…
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SUV Crash on U.S. 33 Ends in Fatality | Columbus News
A deadly crash on U.S. 33 in Fairfield County Sunday night sent a 2016 GMC Terrain flipping into oncoming traffic, slamming into a 2025 Chevrolet Trax and…
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Powell Invests $3M in Roads and Paths | Columbus News
Powell City Council just poured nearly three million dollars into road and path upgrades—thanks to a 2021 voter-approved tax shift—targeting deferred…
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Labor Day Store Hours Guide | Columbus News
Labor Day’s coming up—don’t forget: most stores are open, but hours vary. Aldi’s shorter, Walmart and Target keep regular hours, Kroger’s normal too (though…
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Ohio State Dominates Ball State 56-3 | Columbus News
Ohio State obliterated Ball State 56-3 in a statement-opening win, with Julian Sayin throwing for over 300 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for another…
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Jeremiah Smith Shines Early for Buckeyes | Columbus News
Jeremiah Smith lit up the scoreboard early, hauling in two touchdowns—including a jaw-dropping 48-yard bomb—in Ohio State’s first half against Ball State…
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Sayin Shines in Buckeyes' Dominant Win | Columbus News
Ohio State crushed Ball State 56-3 in a dominant season opener, with Julian Sayin throwing for 320 yards and 3 TDs while adding a rushing score, and Jeremiah…
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Labor Day Concert Honors Workers | Columbus News
Labor Day isn’t just about cookouts and summer’s last gasp—Columbus Mennonite Church flipped the script with a powerful concert celebrating workers’ hard-won…
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Man Sets Church Fire Then Hurts Himself | Columbus News
A church in Columbus, Ohio, was deliberately set on fire early Saturday morning by a man who broke in using his elbow to smash a window. The suspect, Lawrence…
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Motorcyclist Dies After Swerving to Avoid Animal | Columbus News
A tragic motorcycle crash on Wilton Drive in Columbus claimed the life of 42-year-old Fredrick Hunter after he swerved to avoid an animal, lost control, and…
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Dr. Acton Attacked at Canfield Fair | Columbus News
A shocking incident erupted at the Canfield Fair in Ohio when a man lunged at Dr. Amy Acton, a gubernatorial candidate, during a political speech—knocking over…
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BuckeyeThon Runs for Pediatric Hope | Columbus News
BuckeyeThon, Ohio’s largest student-run charity, kicked off its annual fundraising drive with a spirited five-kilometer race on campus, raising vital funds for…
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Havas Arrested at Canfield Fair | Columbus News
A 38-year-old man, Patrick Havas, was arrested at the Canfield Fair after allegedly attempting to assault Dr. Amy Acton, the governor candidate. Charged with…
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Teen Indicted in Church Drive-By Shooting | Columbus News
An 18-year-old man has been indicted in a drive-by shooting outside a Columbus church during a funeral, where two victims were hit but expected to recover…
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Amy Acton Escapes Unharmed at Canfield Fair | Columbus News
Amy Acton, Ohio’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, narrowly escaped an armed confrontation at the Canfield Fair — where a man lunged at her campaign tent…
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Acton Declines Debate With Ramaswamy | Columbus News
Ohio’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton has refused to debate Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy, sparking backlash as Ramaswamy frames her…
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Armed Incident at Ohio Governor's Race | Columbus News
A tense and alarming incident unfolded at the Canfield Fair in Ohio, where an armed individual targeted gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, leaving others…
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Missing Woman Needs Urgent Help | Columbus News
A 43-year-old woman, Melissa Ann Taylor, is missing and critically needs her medication—she was last seen near Carroll-Eastern and Lancaster-Kirkersville roads…
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Life Sentence for Deadly Drug Deal Gone Wrong | Columbus News
A jury convicted 24-year-old Nicko Matthews-Cooper of murder, felonious assault, and firing a weapon near a school after a botched drug deal turned deadly at 2…
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Buckeyes Dominate, Smith Shines | Columbus News
Ohio State crushed Ball State 56-3 in a dazzling season opener, with Jeremiah Smith lighting up the scoreboard with two first-half touchdowns and Julian Sayin…
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Pedestrian Fatality on Gender Road | Columbus News
A tragic pedestrian fatality occurred early Tuesday morning in Columbus, when a driver struck a person on Gender Road near Nottinghill Drive amid heavy rain…
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ICE, Politics, and Civic Hope | Columbus News
A grieving family blames DHS policies for their son’s death after ICE forced him to wear an ankle monitor, while a political ad targeting Senator Jon Husted…
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Officer Fired After Two DUIs in One Day | Columbus News
A Mansfield police officer with 12 years on the force is fired after two alcohol-related incidents in one day—showing up drunk for work and later crashing a…
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Man on the Run After Wife’s Murder | Columbus News
A chilling three-year manhunt is underway for Jose Antonio Gomez-Santana, 52, who allegedly ambushed and fatally shot his estranged wife, Angel Rena Gomez, in…
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Michigan’s Last-Second Miracle Win | Columbus News
Michigan pulled off a heart-stopping 13-12 win over Western Michigan after a miraculous replay reversal gave them one final second on the clock — thanks to a…
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Olentangy Redistricting Plan Explained | Columbus News
Olentangy Local Schools is rolling out a major redistricting plan to reshape elementary, middle, and high school zones ahead of two new schools opening in 2027…
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GLP-1 Drugs Strain School Budgets | Columbus News
New weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are revolutionizing health but straining budgets—Franklin County’s healthcare costs spiked by nearly 10% in one…
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Business Moves That Shape Your Life | Columbus News
Businesses are reshaping our daily lives—and wallets—in ways you can’t ignore. From healthcare giants facing antitrust lawsuits to grocery stores rolling out…
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Ohio’s Infant Mortality Crisis | Columbus News
Ohio’s infant mortality rate is alarmingly high—seven deaths per 1,000 births—and the disparity is stark: Black babies are twice as likely to die before their…
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The Continent Columbus Once Loved | Columbus News
Once a vibrant, European-inspired urban oasis, The Continent in Columbus was the city’s answer to the mall before malls existed—opening in 1973 with shops…
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Costco Closed on Labor Day | Columbus News
Costco’s closing on Labor Day this year—no bulk buys or food court runs on that Monday. It’s one of seven annual holidays they observe, including New Year’s…
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Columbus Greek Festival: Taste Tradition | Columbus News
Dive into authentic Greek culture at the Columbus Greek Festival—where generations-old recipes, live music, and dancing come alive right across from the…
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Buckeyes Kick Off Season With Electric Energy | Columbus News
Ohio State’s season opener lit up with electric energy as fans from across the country—Cleveland, North Carolina, Cincinnati, Indianapolis—converged on campus…
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Life Sentence for Shooting Near School | Columbus News
A 24-year-old man, Nicko Matthews-Cooper, just received a life sentence for a deadly shooting that erupted during what appeared to be a drug deal near a school…
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Brent Spence Bridge & Economic Justice | Columbus News
Pete Buttigieg hit Ohio’s Labor Day picnic to tout his big win: $1.6 billion for the long-neglected Brent Spence Bridge, while taking aim at past policies and…
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Teen Arrested in Fatal Short North Shooting | Columbus News
A 19-year-old, Massamba Dieye, faces murder charges after a fatal shooting in the Short North on August 27 — the victim, 20-year-old Tiegiaion Clement, was…
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Tragedy in North Linden Fire | Columbus News
Tragedy in North Linden Fire | Columbus News
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Moreno's Shift on Intel's Ohio Plant | Columbus News
Senator Bernie Moreno is now cheering Intel’s massive Ohio chip plant after a year of skepticism, having once questioned if it was just a PR stunt and warned…