Ohio named top state for business, report shows, Columbus

Ohio named top state for business, report shows

CNBC’s annual report ranked the Buckeye State as the No. 1 overall state to do business, earning the top spot for infrastructure and cost of doing business.

‘An anomaly.’ Once bullied, this Columbus 13-year-old is now the strongest in the nation

As large as some adult men at 13 years old, the 5-foot-9, 282-pound Columbus teenager, known as “Big Nash,” was bullied in ...

Mackenzie Shirilla asks Ohio Supreme Court to reconsider its rejection of her appeal

Mackenzie Shirilla, an Ohio woman convicted of murder in a deadly 100 mph crash that killed two people, is asking the state ...

Presumed mother in Vinton County abuse case hopes to reunite with children, filing shows

In a new court filing, the presumed mother arrested in connection with a case investigating allegations of child abuse in ...

Columbus man charged with murder in shooting of 16-year-old

Misean Griffin, 18, was arrested July 8 and charged with murder in fatal shooting of 16-year-old Kevin Laurin, a student at ...

50 US cities with highest rates of bed bugs include popular vacation spots

A new report lists the top 50 cities in the U.S. with the highest rate of bed bug infestations — and many of them are popular ...

Rental rankings: Atlanta is 46th for quality, 107th for space

Despite offering less square footage, Atlanta dramatically outpaces other Georgia cities like Macon, Columbus, and Augusta in ...

Mom in Ohio House of Horrors Case Involving ‘Feral’ Kids Was 15 When She Married Husband, as Both Now Face Charges

Court records show that Gary Siders Jr. and Elizabeth Siders were legally married in Mason County, West Virginia, on March 31 ...

Man charged in case of 16 rescued children hospitalized with ‘serious’ medical condition

The county prosecutor in the case against the family of 16 children who were found living in a dilapidated Vinton County home ...

16 Contested Bartholomew County Races Set For Nov. 3

Bartholomew County is sending 16 contested local races to the Nov. 3, general election, covering countywide offices such as ...

Doomed Ohio submetering bill passed amid flurry of GOP campaign donations

Donors representing apartment utility company executives made a flurry of donations to GOP lawmakers and Vivek Ramaswamy days ...

Grammy Award winner and R&B artist to perform in concert at Columbus Civic Center

A Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and an “R&B powerhouse” are set to play a show this fall at the Columbus Civic Center, according to a news release from the Columbus Consolidated Government.

Anonymous letter accuses Columbus police chief of low morale, favoritism

An anonymous letter shared with the Commercial Dispatch accused Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry of fostering low morale ...

Cleveland-born bar Welcome to the Farm to open in Columbus’ Short North

A new country-themed bar with Cleveland roots is set to open in Columbus’ Short North later this year, promising live music, ...

What to do this weekend in central Ohio for July 9-12, 2026

Central Ohio is packed with fun summer events this weekend, including theater, music, festivals, and more, such as “Peter and ...

4 Your Weekend: Columbus Book Festival, Westerville Music and Arts Festival

Trying to plan what do to this weekend? NBC4’s weekly streaming show “4 Your Weekend” gives you a look at some of the top ...

WFIU brings ‘Jazz in July’ to Columbus with a free outdoor concert at Library Plaza

Regional public radio station WFIU will celebrate summer, community, and American musical heritage on Friday, July 17, when ...

Upcoming events in Greeley include saxophone sextet at Family FunPlex

Wednesday Fort Fun’s 25th Anniversary: 10 a.m., Fort Fun, 1513 East Mulberry St., Fort Collins. There will be face painters, ...

Grammy Award winner and R&B artist to perform in concert at Columbus Civic Center

The presale period for tickets will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday and last until 9 a.m. Monday, according to the news release.

Short North Saddles Up As Chase Rice Plants His Farm On High Street

Chase Rice is bringing Welcome to the Farm to Short North. Live music, DJs and an extensive whiskey program are on the way.

Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park this week. Here’s the 5-day food lineup.

Taste of Chicago will take over Grant Park this week with dozens of food vendors, free concerts and cooking demonstrations.

Taste of Chicago opens Wednesday, with cashless vendors

Taste of Chicago is back in Grant Park starting Wednesday, featuring restaurants and food trucks from every part of the city.

Take a tour of hit novel’s fictional city of Golden, based on the real Columbus, GA

Local author Allen Levi used his hometown of Columbus, Georgia as inspiration for the fictional town of Golden in his ...

Dunlap hurdles way to state title

Sometimes, a surprise state championship makes for THE very best storybook ending. For Fairland High School senior Molly ...