Road worker safety paramount during high temperatures, Columbus

Fatal W.Va. collapse helped lead to replacement of original Hayden Run Bridge

The Hayden Run Road Bridge over the Scioto River was targeted for replacement after the collapse of the Silver Bridge in West ...

Red, White & BOOM! road closures begin ahead of celebration

Downtown Columbus streets will close ahead of the annual parade and fireworks display.

Two in custody, one critically injured in Westerville Fourth of July shooting

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A shooting during Westerville’s Fourth of July celebration ended with one person in the hospital ...

Motorcyclist hospitalized after 3-vehicle crash in northeast Columbus

Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called around 10:35 p.m. to the intersection of Morse Road and Northtowne Boulevard for a crash.

Road closures begin in Columbus for Red, White & Boom

Several roads are closed in downtown Columbus as crews prepare for one of the Midwest's largest fireworks displays.

Watkins Road Bridge Scare Slams US 33 Commute In Southeast Columbus

Watkins Road turned into an overnight headache for southeast Columbus drivers yesterday after crews found damage on the bridge that crosses US 33. The city shut down Watkins between Spangler Road and ...

1 person hospitalized after shooting outside of Columbus mosque

According to police, officers were called to the Omar Ibn El-Khattab Mosque on Riverview Drive, off Olentangy River Road, ...

Westerville police identify two suspects in Saturday night shooting

The city of Westerville has confirmed a shooting that occurred Saturday night.One person was taken to a local hospital in ...

Victims in fatal northeast Columbus crash with COTA bus identified

Two victims pronounced dead after a crash involving a Central Ohio Transit Authority bus have been identified. According to ...

Which roads are closed in Downtown Columbus for Red, White & BOOM! 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Over 400,000 people are expected to visit Columbus for the biggest fireworks show in the Midwest: Red ...

Former Columbus police officer indicted in alleged domestic assault

Timothy Fuller was indicted on charges of strangulation, felonious assault, abduction and domestic violence.

Road worker safety paramount during high temperatures

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Dangerously high temperatures are sending many central Ohio residents indoors, but for people who work outside, avoiding the heat isn’t an option. Construction crews, road ...

Connections Academy Class of 2026 graduates

More than 480 graduating seniors from across the state recently received their high school diplomas as members of Ohio ...

Olentangy Orange's Levi Davis voted boys Athlete of the Year by Dispatch readers

The football star led Orange to its first state title, passing for 2,270 yards and 16 touchdowns and rushing for 1,114 yards and 19 scores.

Which central Ohio high school basketball teams are changing divisions?

Three dozen central Ohio high school basketball teams will move to new tournament divisions this coming winter.

Choose central Ohio's boys high school Athlete of the Year for 2025-26

Dispatch.com readers can choose central Ohio's boys Athlete of the Year. You have until 4 p.m. July 3 to vote.

Crew sign Real Sociedad midfielder Brais Mendez

The Columbus Crew have added a new attacking midfielder to the roster who has experience in Spain’s top league. The Black & ...

Post Malone, Eva Marie Saint and other celebrities who share a birthday with the Fourth of July

Post Malone turns 31 and headlines America's Salute 250 concert as he joins Mike Sorrentino, Malia Obama and others born on ...

Bodycam: Ohio Driver Repeatedly Rams Police Cruiser After Crash

A driver allegedly told investigators he deliberately rammed a Columbus police cruiser multiple times and attempted a PIT ...

Dayton basketball: Northridge rising junior among recruits to receive UD offer in June

The Flyers recently offered scholarships to several top Ohio recruits including Keonte Smith, a highly ranked 6-foot-5 ...

Northeastern Acquires Fenway Dorm Tower For $169M: The Boston Deal Sheet

The tower, named East Village, opened in 2015 and was developed in a joint venture with Lincoln Property Co. The Boston ...

Five-star WR Jett Harrison, brother of Marvin Harrison Jr. and top 2028 prospect, commits to Ohio State

The Harrison lineage is decorated with eye-catching receiving talent. Ohio State is ready to reap its benefits again. Five-star St. Joseph’s Preparatory School (Pa.) wideout Jett Harrison, the son of ...

Petition to honor 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion with U.S. Forever Stamp seeks signatures

A petition to commemorate the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion with a U.S. Forever Stamp continues to seek signatures.

National Library marks US 250th anniversary with exhibits, concerts and panel discussions

The events opened with a gala concert at the library titled “The Sounds of Freedom,” featuring works by two of America’s greatest Jewish composers, George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein. The Student ...