Central Ohio voters will choose new members of city councils and school boards, elect municipal office holders and decide ballot issues.

After an investigation into how Ohio's dangerous dog laws fail victims, state lawmakers advanced a bill calling for more accountability.

Behind the scenes, years of work went into Ohio being able to bring Anduril to Pickaway County.

A substation built to support Intel's chip factories may be completed by August even though the semiconductor maker's plants are delayed.

The Columbus Dispatch's VANISHED investigation into missing persons cases across Ohio won the top prize in a new statewide journalism contest.

The baby, born on March 4, was in the neonatal intensive care unit for a heart condition at the Columbus children's hospital.

Some states use circuit breakers to help homeowners hit hard by property taxes. Would Ohio Republicans pay for it?

If local homeless shelter providers get their way, Franklin County could tax ride-shares like Lyft and Uber 8% per ride to support emergency shelters.

A suspect was charged in the shooting, but remains in large. Both officers who were shot are now in stable condition.

As many as 500,000 Ohioans could lose Medicaid coverage under legislation that aims to enact President Donald Trump's agenda.

Annual filings offer a peak at Columbus officials' work travel. Mayor Andrew Ginther got at least $82k from multiple sources for his travel.

Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther intends to run for a fourth term in 2027, according to his campaign.

Daniel Weston Sherrer was killed in a shooting while responding to a domestic violence call on Monday, May 26.

The governor's missing persons working group, created in response to a Dispatch series, issued its final report Tuesday.

The sheriff's deputy was responding to a home at the 100 block of County Road 26 in Marengo when he was shot and killed by a suspect

Ohio's intentional decisions to make homeowners pay a much bigger share of property taxes is unsustainable and threatens our state's progress.

The largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States is opening a $90 million distribution center on Columbus' Far South Side.

Tyler Bossetti, a Columbus-based social media finance influencer, is facing federal charges accusing him of defrauding investors of over $11 million.

Werenski is a finalist for NHL's top defenseman award, the Norris Trophy, after leading the Blue Jackets in scoring and setting franchise highs.

Analysis found the Browns' projections are likely too rosy on everything from construction workers employed to attendance at proposed stadium.

The Tax Credit Authority approved incentives for multiple companies announcing plans to expand in Ohio.

Ohio voters are being asked to approve a major bond issue this spring. But it has nothing to do with the Cleveland Browns.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington predicts Tuesday will be stormy, with a chance for large hail and damaging straight line winds.

Election 2025: Based on their resume and our research — four candidates of the 10 are best suited to join the Columbus school board.

Jane Gaudreau, the mother of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, thanked the hockey community and Columbus for their support after her sons' deaths.

Three former FirstEnergy lobbyists and a senior executive will have immunity from prosecution, freeing them to answer questions from the PUCO.

Meet the three candidates running in a citywide nonpartisan primary race for Columbus City Council District 7.

Ohio AG Dave Yost can't hold up a qualified immunity amendment from clearing its first hurdle toward the Ohio ballot, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled

The Common Man and T-Bone show is ending after 12 years on 97.1 The Fan.

We asked the 10 candidates for the Columbus City School board to tell us about themselves and why they are the best candidate. Here are their answers.

The son of New Albany megachurch founders is facing additional charges of rape after a grand jury indicted him Monday, court records show.

Ohio State's visit to the White House *almost* went off without a hitch.

Dispatch Editorial Board: We're not against helping the Browns' dome and the redevelopment it may bring. We demand a solution that helps all Ohio teams.

The Brian Muha Foundation is grappling with storm damage after Sunday's severe weather and high winds ripped the roof off some of its barns.

Nana Watson, who was removed as president of the Columbus branch of the NAACP earlier this year, has filed a lawsuit to stop Wednesday's elections.

A "town hall" using ChatGPT and missing posters show some central Ohioans are frustrated with their Republican Congress members and they're getting creative.

Columbus police have not said what brought them to Victorian Village where one person was hurt in a shooting stemming from a "SWAT situation."

Ohio's rural counties have hemorrhaged attorneys, leaving many with too few to represent clients.

Ohio State will make a visit to the White House in April to celebrate their national championship, coach Ryan Day confirmed.

Columbus City Schools changed the names and genders of transgender and gender-variant students to their name and biological sex in district systems.

The Columbus Department of Public Safety is on track to spend more than $6 million on ShotSpotter since signing on in 2018. But is it worth the cost?

The Worthington Fire Department said a fire broke out at Rodos Greek Taverna at 2151 W Granville Rd at 11:44 p.m. No injuries were reported.

Columbus is joining other cities and nonprofits to sue Trump, Musk and DOGE for cutting their grants — in Columbus' case, a grant for tree planting.

Columbus City Schools amended its religious release policy, preventing organizations like LifeWise from distributing candy or other items to students