Daily Rundown · October 19, 2026
City News
- Here's what we know about the service member who fell to his death at a college football 10TV
- People are betting on Ohio elections. Do the odds mean anything? The Columbus Dispatch $
- Gas tax relief in Columbus short lived after prices jump at the pump NBC4i
- Air Force identifies service member who fell to his death rappelling at college football 10TV
- Cleveland Guardians fall to Rays 3-1 in Game 5, head back to Tampa Bay trailing ALCS 3-2 10TV
- What to know about Pickerington schools’ 0.75% income tax proposal NBC4i
- Will Ohio have a mild or brutal winter? Latest NOAA forecast amid El Niño The Columbus Dispatch $
- Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio 10TV
- When Columbus could see its first snow: updated NOAA winter outlook NBC4i
- Powell’s downtown revitalization moves forward with new projects Columbus Business First $
- Columbus City Council considers review of police, fire overtime spending 10TV
- Demonstrators gather for No Kings protest in Columbus. See the photos The Columbus Dispatch $
- Ohio universities face consolidation pressures as enrollment drops The Columbus Dispatch $
- Cleveland Guardians' bullpen, defense fail to deliver in 7-3 Game 4 loss to Tampa Bay 10TV
- Developer responds to code & zoning violations at cooper stadium site Columbus Underground
- Ramaswamy talks policy at Columbus metropolitan club Columbus Underground
- Columbus is getting its first nonstop flight to Europe Columbus Business First $
- Columbus airport gets first nonstop flight to Europe in May 2027 The Columbus Dispatch $
- Billion-dollar manufacturer leads this year's minority-owned businesses list Columbus Business First $
- The leap second is scrapped to prevent a major tech crash, international scientists vote 10TV
- ‘Largest Indian grocery in Midwest’ opens in Central Ohio 614NOW
- Elon Musk says he will give a SpaceX share to every kid in America 10TV
- Air Force service member dies after incident during pregame ceremony at Texas football 10TV
- A keffiyeh, a legacy, and a woman who won’t back down Columbus Free Press
- Marker Development proposes new residential project in Dayton suburb Columbus Business First $
- Columbus man guilty of swindling $640,000 from residents NBC4i
- City council of confusion Columbus Free Press
- New nonstop Lufthansa flight announced from Columbus to Frankfurt 10TV
Food & Drink
- Restaurant and taproom in Johnstown closes after 7 months, plans to relocate to Obetz NBC4i
- Health-related product delivery on the horizon for Ohio State’s Grubhub Rovers The Lantern
- CEO of Mid-Ohio Food Collective Matt Habash to retire after 42 years of serving CityScene
- Downtown Columbus restaurants in 2026: Due Amici and Mitchell's Steakhouse close, Amara Columbus Business First $
- No Soliciting, Aladdin's among Westerville's 2026 restaurant additions Columbus Business First $
- New plans emerge for long-vacant Short North building Columbus Business First $
- Delaware County voters to choose successor to Commissioner Barb Lewis The Columbus Dispatch $
- Burgers, pizzas and pies fill the Circleville Pumpkin Show menu The Columbus Dispatch $
- Plans to expand historic German Village restaurant approved Columbus Underground
- New housing, restaurants and retail will reshape parts of Hilliard Columbus Business First $
- Ohio eatery releases ‘hottest pizza on Earth,’ waiver required to try 614NOW
- Two Short North celebrations come together for a day of fall fun CityScene
- Why is Barcelona in German Village celebrating? Columbus Business First $
- Burger & Beer Week is here 614NOW
- More than 1.5M pounds of meat and poultry recalled due to 'possible temperature abuse' 10TV
- A culinary legacy: Restaurateurs and chefs earned their chops working with the Doody Columbus Business First $
- Columbus restaurant closed after car crash lands on Yelp 2026 best list NBC4i
- Nocterra Brewing Co. hints at comeback after shutting down in August NBC4i
- Ohio pizzeria of more than 50 years abruptly doors 614NOW
- Barnum brothers lead Dublin Jerome boys golf to repeat OHSAA title The Columbus Dispatch $
- Yogi's Bar & Grill expands into northeast Columbus The Columbus Dispatch $
Sports
- Ohio State escaped Indiana by inches, but Julian Sayin injury changes a lot The Columbus Dispatch $
- Where to watch Ohio State at Indiana football game today: Time, TV info The Columbus Dispatch $
- What to watch for when No. 4 Ohio State takes on No. 5 Indiana NBC4i
- Amelia Earhart expedition crew finds 'no conclusive evidence' during search for plane 10TV
- Gonzalo Tapia, Columbus Crew keep playoff hopes alive vs FC Cincinnati The Columbus Dispatch $
- Sayin’s exit underscores Buckeyes’ injury concerns The Lantern
- Ohio State ready to back QB Luke Fahey after Julian Sayin injury The Columbus Dispatch $
- Buckeyes’ defense masks offensive struggles as No. 4 Ohio State defeats No. 5 Indiana The Lantern
- Ohio State kicks off 45th annual 'Blood Battle' competition against Michigan 10TV
- Ohio high school football takeaways from Week 9 games in Columbus area The Columbus Dispatch $
- Scoring has become an early concern for Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Dispatch $
- 4 things we learned from Ohio State football's win at Indiana The Columbus Dispatch $
- Ohio State QB Julian Sayin leaves game at Indiana with injury The Columbus Dispatch $
- Rob Oller's postgame thoughts following Ohio State's 19-15 win against Indiana The Columbus Dispatch $
- Where is Ohio State football ranked in major polls after Week 7? The Columbus Dispatch $
- Jay timmons’ journey from overlooked recruit to Ohio State breakout star Eleven Warriors
- Ohio State football takeaways: Defense holds on in win over Indiana The Columbus Dispatch $
- Ohio State football instant opinions: A bad day for Julian Sayin from start to end The Columbus Dispatch $
- Columbus-area high school football scores and highlights, Oct. 16, 2026 NBC4i
- Kent Johnson is dangerous again for Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Dispatch $
- See where Ohio State ranks in the latest college football polls NBC4i
- Stock up/down: jay timmons is one of the best freshmen in the country, Ohio State's Eleven Warriors
- Snap counts: jeremiah smith, bo jackson, eddrick houston and jason moore play career-high Eleven Warriors
- Skull session: Ohio State finally gets some good luck, officials are having a rough year Eleven Warriors
- Ben davino becomes first Ohio State wrestler to win u23 world championship Eleven Warriors
- Ohio State moves up to no. 2 in coaches poll, no. 3 in ap top 25 after all-time crazy day Eleven Warriors
- Jeremiah smith says it's “going to take time” to build a rapport with luke fahey, but Eleven Warriors
- Five things: buckeyes escape bloomington, hand indiana first loss since December 2024 Eleven Warriors
- One gender per floor: The history and rumors behind Ohio State’s engineering buildings’ The Lantern
Arts & Culture
- Tommy Hartings talks after four-TD night in win over Dublin Jerome The Columbus Dispatch $
- The Change-Makers: stories that inspire VoyageOhio
- Ohio's earthworks CityScene
- Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. 16 rescued, but others 10TV
- Miley Cyrus pays tribute to godmother Dolly Parton, wipes away tears during Hollywood 10TV
- Local service groups that continue making a difference during the holidays and year-round CityScene
- Shop talk: new stationery store coming to Clintonville Columbus Underground
- Anthropic would kill 50 humans to roll out the next AI model Columbus Free Press
- Party Animals to bring Banana Ball back to Columbus in 2027 The Columbus Dispatch $
- Columbus Museum of Art to open ‘Queer Constellations’ photography exhibit Friday The Lantern
- Columbus to get first nonstop flight to Europe starting May 2027 NBC4i
- Eagles QB Jalen Hurts sidelined indefinitely with blood clots that could cost him 10TV
- Columbus adding first nonstop flight to Europe Columbus Underground
Health & Wellness
- Central Ohio Primary Care says health info breached in cyberattack The Columbus Dispatch $
- SNAP, Medicaid recipients facing long phone wait times as Job and Family Services NBC4i
- Road closures for 2026 Columbus Marathon for Oct. 16-18: What to know NBC4i
- 1.4 million impacted by Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians data breach NBC4i
- Hidden gems: local businesses & creatives you should know VoyageOhio
Family & Kids
- Which Columbus schools could close as district addresses empty seats, declining enrollment NBC4i
- WinterFest Columbus moving next door to COSI for 2026 NBC4i
- Columbus City Schools grad wins Nobel Prize in economics The Columbus Dispatch $
- South Western City Schools transportation team helps families during the holiday season CityScene
- Central Crossing High School’s NJROTC’s flag retirement program honors veterans CityScene
- Ohio appeals court says private school vouchers are unconstitutional The Columbus Dispatch $
- Nine kids found in Licking County, Ohio child abuse case The Columbus Dispatch $
- Ohio private school tax break leads the way for federal scholarship program The Columbus Dispatch $
- Nationwide Children’s $130M New Albany outpatient center dwarfs its peers Columbus Business First $
- Ohio school vouchers ruled unconstitutional. What happens next? The Columbus Dispatch $
- LeBron James Family Foundation supports Ohio State mentorship program for high school The Lantern
- Family-owned pet supply store closing after 20 years 614NOW
Business & Technology
- Report: data center buildout now largest financial project in US history Columbus Underground
- Huntington builds AI agents in Google Cloud to help – and attract – small business clients Columbus Business First $
- Police searching for 2 suspects in north Columbus aggravated robbery 10TV
- Columbus’ data center boom inspires $43.6M investment in New Albany industrial facility Columbus Business First $
- Ohio lawsuit over one-star review is in retaliation for breakup, defendant says NBC4i
- With ballot vote approaching, data center developer gives Ohio village $3.5M Columbus Business First $
- Innovators in Healthcare and Life Sciences Awards: Here are the 2026 honorees Columbus Business First $
- Popular queer-owned plant shop announces new location 614NOW
- Business news in Columbus, oh The Columbus Dispatch $
- King business interiors claims no. 1 spot on office furniture and supply companies list Columbus Business First $
- Lynd’s Fruit Farm is expanding; Get the details here 614NOW
Real Estate
- Hocking Hills cottage earns spot on Halloween rental wishlist NBC4i · Residential
- OSU-area mass timber high rise is the ‘future of building,’ developer says Columbus Business First · Luxury $
- New Albany project gets bigger as California's Panattoni markets site to new tenants Columbus Business First · Luxury $
- Demand for large warehouse space in Central Ohio among strongest in the nation Columbus Business First · Commercial $
Home & Garden
Big-Venue Events
- Monster Jam rolling into Columbus in April 2027 10TV
- Ohio Stadium has hosted bigger stars. None put on a show like Twenty One Pilots The Columbus Dispatch $
- Cindy Crawford remembers son Presley Gerber in social media post 10TV
- Buyer of Neil Armstrong's childhood home has plans to open it up for public tours 10TV
- Grass fire at Canadian military base kills 4 soldiers and critically injures 19 other 10TV
- Who won the 2026 Columbus Marathon? See results and top finishers 10TV
- Frames from the game: No. 4 Ohio State defeats No. 5 Indiana 19-15 The Lantern
- Canada's 4th largest province to vote Monday on separation 10TV
- Ohio saw the biggest decline in homeownership affordability, new report shows 10TV
- Columbus-area festivals transition from fall haunts to winter holidays NBC4i
- Men’s soccer: Ohio State’s late comeback spoiled in 3-2 loss to No. 12 Michigan State The Lantern
- Protestors gather for latest “no kings” rally and March in downtown Columbus Columbus Underground
- Monday, oct. 19, 2026, 2pmpt/5pmet - 284 zoom, solartopia/greep, martial lawlessness, no Columbus Free Press
- Retired Ohio man sets out to visit every US state fair 10TV
- MY Project USA recognizes next generation of leaders at Youth Excellence Awards NBC4i
- Who won the 2026 Columbus Marathon? See full and half-marathon winners The Columbus Dispatch $
- Frames from the day: twenty one pilots headlines Ohio Stadium The Lantern
- New bakery concept from member of Auddino’s family now open 614NOW
- Celebs visit Columbus bowling alley to ‘find best bowling alleys across the country’ 614NOW
- Youth excellence awards 2026 honors cathy cowan becker Columbus Free Press
- Sunday Briefing: Ohio's 7th district race; lame-duck session; school choice NBC4i
Deals
- Backroom deal is why there's no talk about seismic shift headed for Columbus elections | The Columbus Dispatch $
- Rickenbacker area has seen at least $675M in property sales this past year Columbus Business First $
- Columbus State names new auto tech building for Central Ohio's largest car dealer Columbus Business First $
- Salem turns 400 CityScene
- Kroger continues to dominate Central Ohio grocery market Columbus Business First $
Small-Venue Events
- 'Little Shop of Horrors' takes over the Gallery Players stage 10TV
- Which central Ohio high school football players had top Week 9 games? The Columbus Dispatch $
- Local holiday light enthusiasts offer practical tips for dazzling displays CityScene
- Ohio State marching band performs with Twenty One Pilots NBC4i
- Ohio State plays at USC on NBC4: kickoff time announced for Halloween game NBC4i
- Columbus Blue Jackets play early tonight vs Florida Panthers. Here's why The Columbus Dispatch $
- This week in our dumb, beautiful sport: carnage consumes college football, and nobody Eleven Warriors