Daily Rundown · October 21, 2026
City News
- Klara and the sun or east of eden; solace house; and bombay house CityScene
- Spooky Columbus ghost tours are waiting for you, including one that will give you Columbus Navigator
- 3 passengers, including 2 juveniles, injured in downtown Columbus crash that closed 10TV
- Support the jingle bell run/walk for arthritis this December 6 Columbus on the Cheap
- Historic German Village home hits market for nearly $2.7 million NBC4i
- Ohio could be missing out on $100M in revenue as it fights to regulate prediction markets Fox 28
- Pedestrian in critical condition after hit-and-run crash in east Columbus 10TV
- Columbus Weather: Cool mornings, sunny afternoons continue WSYX
- Columbus Weather: Cool mornings, sunny afternoons continue myfox28columbus.com
- New flight to Germany grows John Glenn Columbus' international routes The Columbus Dispatch $
- I found abundant opportunity in Columbus. New OSU tower will create more | Opinion The Columbus Dispatch $
- Reckless behavior of this Ohio governor candidate can't be ignored. We're endorsing rival The Columbus Dispatch $
- Slaybrook Manor haunted house faces shutdown by Genoa Township The Columbus Dispatch $
- New operator sought for Franklin County's largest homeless shelter as YMCA steps away The Columbus Dispatch $
- What does it mean to be a 'villager'? WOSU Public Media
- Stress during pregnancy can impact early brain development, Ohio State study says WOSU Public Media
- E-edition The Columbus Dispatch $
- Columbus State to name new automotive technology facility Germain Hall after $2.7M gift WSYX
- New DesignGroup office centers firm within growing area of downtown Columbus Business First $
- Intel touts construction milestone for New Albany semiconductor complex Columbus Business First $
- President Donald Trump to appear at Chillicothe election rally NBC4i
- Union County landowners worry proposed transmission line could cut through farms and woods Fox 28
- Construction of $94M tower to start in OSU Innovation District – here’s what’s next Columbus Business First $
- Denison University launching 'price transparency' financial-aid model WOSU Public Media
- 2 Columbus distilleries named among best in US by USA TODAY The Columbus Dispatch $
- Columbus economic development director michael stevens named city manager in New Albany Columbus Business First $
- VP Vance in Ohio, expected to address SNAP fraud crackdown Fox 28
- Ohio ranks in top 10 most polyamorous states according to study 614NOW
- After roof destroyed in summer storms, longstanding Columbus pizzeria reopening 614NOW
- Michael Stevens tapped as New Albany's next city manager after months-long search WSYX
Food & Drink
- Find vintage gifts and enjoy wood-fired pizza in Canal Winchester Columbus Monthly $
- Ohio State-area UDF could be replaced with a Honeygrow restaurant Columbus Business First $
- New fine dining restaurant opening soon in the Short North Columbus Business First $
- DankHouse Brewing ready to start work on its new Columbus taproom Columbus Business First $
- See who attended the Short North tour of homes & gardens preview party Columbus Monthly $
- From waffle burgers to bacon jam, here are the most unique Burger & Beer Week options 614NOW
- Canario to open in Columbus’ Short North, bringing chef-driven dining WSYX
- Worthington house wine Thursday night tastings Columbus on the Cheap
- New donut spot planned for closed Columbus-area KFC 614NOW
- After 20 years, Chinese-American eatery announces closure 614NOW
Sports
- Columbus Blue Jackets fans boo Kirill Marchenko in return The Columbus Dispatch $
- Ryan Day's backup quarterback decision about to face its biggest test The Columbus Dispatch $
- Columbus Crew faces St. Louis City in U.S. Open Cup final: things to know NBC4i
- Chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, prompts evacuation order within 1 mile over fears 10TV
- What's next for Ohio State at quarterback? Dispatch reporters discuss The Columbus Dispatch $
- Ohio State QB Julian Sayin out indefinitely after injuring throwing arm WOSU Public Media
- Quarterback Julian Sayin “out indefinitely” with injury The Lantern
- Marchenko returns to Columbus, scores in Leafs 6-2 win over Blue Jackets WSYX
- Marchenko returns to Columbus, scores in Leafs 6-2 win over Blue Jackets Fox 28
- Ohio State qb julian sayin out 'indefinitely' NBC4i
- Where is Ohio State after Cincinnati, Louisville preseason games? The Columbus Dispatch $
- Of Ohio statehouse no kings - vote early rally Columbus Free Press
- Ohio State breaks ground on new Timashev Technology Tower for startups The Columbus Dispatch $
- Men’s soccer: Missed chances cost Ohio State in 1-0 loss to No. 4 Indiana The Lantern
- Ohio State football players participate in “Fall Kickoff 3.0”, mass baptism follows The Lantern
- Ohio State university president ravi bellamkonda speaks at cmh The Columbus Dispatch $
- Columbus Blue Jackets' meltdown lets Kirill Marchenko leave happy The Columbus Dispatch $
- Are luke fahey, tavien st. clair competing for Ohio State's starting qb role? The Columbus Dispatch $
- What's next for Ohio State after Sayin's injury? Our Ohio State experts discuss The Columbus Dispatch $
Arts & Culture
- The Change-Makers: stories that inspire VoyageOhio
- New musical drama ‘ordinary woman’ features music by sheryl crow Columbus on the Cheap
- Motorcyclist dead after head-on crash in Perry County NBC4i
- For Twenty One Pilots fans, a visit to Columbus is part of the show The Columbus Dispatch $
- How Twenty One Pilots’ Josh Dun honored fan fighting cancer during Ohio Stadium show 10TV
- Every nonstop flight from Columbus Columbus Navigator
- More than 200 detained in ICE 'Operation Buckeye,' including 2 US citizens, says Ohio WOSU Public Media
- New WOSU docuseries examines the wonder of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks WOSU Public Media
- Meet the 81 members of the Columbus partnership civic organization Columbus CEO $
- Columbus Partnership members: Updated for 2021 Columbus CEO $
- Neighbors in morrow county express concerns about secret dreams music and arts festival WSYX
- Lancaster Festival returns with nine days of music, art and events WSYX
- Ice festival, concerts, comedy part of Columbus weekend fun, Jan. 16-18, 2026 NBC4 WCMH-TV
- Columbus Symphony previews 75th anniversary season before Carnegie Hall return WSYX
Health & Wellness
- Protein isn’t everything: Ohio State nutrition specialists break down common fitness The Lantern
- Columbus Marathon draws more than 15K participants, earns nearly $1.5 million for NCH WSYX
- Expect traffic delays as marathon, other major events hit Columbus The Columbus Dispatch $
- Columbus Marathon has a new route for 2026 The Columbus Dispatch $
- Best photos from the 2026 Columbus Marathon The Columbus Dispatch $
- Central Ohio Primary Care says cyberattack may have exposed patient, employee data WSYX
- Who won the 2026 Columbus Marathon? See full and half-marathon winners The Columbus Dispatch $
Family & Kids
- Several central Ohio schools closed or delayed due to dense fog 10TV
- Columbus Zoo welcomes three manatees CityScene
- Family forced to close 'Slaybrook Manor' haunted house attraction in Genoa Twp. The Columbus Dispatch $
- Details emerge after nine Ohio children rescued from 'horrific' conditions in Licking NBC4i
- Halloween spooktacular family concert with Columbus symphony Columbus on the Cheap
- Dash for Camp returns in Westerville to support children living with diabetes WSYX
- Owners of popular pizzeria bringing new concept to Columbus area 614NOW
- After 16 years, kids' retailer will make return to Easton Town Center NBC4i
Business & Technology
- National Trail Raceway sale comes amid Darana owner’s legal dispute with Musk’s xAI NBC4i
- Dramatic drop in economic benefits projected for Ohio data centers NBC4i
- Data center gas plant proposal awaits public hearing NBC4i
- US 33 expansion in SE Ohio still set to finish in fall 2028, ODOT says The Columbus Dispatch $
- Ceo of the year 2025 winner elizabeth brown stands tall at ywca Columbus Columbus CEO $
- Treasury Sec. Bessent says U.S. Intel gains could help finance Trump's $5k payouts The Columbus Dispatch $
- Columbus Executive Connections: Armada Family of Companies on the workforce challenges Columbus Business First $
Real Estate
- An open letter to the US congress on the current crisis at michigan’s palisades atomic Columbus Free Press · Residential
- Columbus developer gets OK to replace condos with apartments despite neighbor pushback The Columbus Dispatch · Residential $
- Columbus parent ends its run as a standalone publication Columbus Monthly · Residential $
- Vacant Franklinton motels to become housing for homeless youth Columbus CEO · Residential $
- Columbus parent: parenting advice & things to do in Ohio Columbus Monthly · Residential $
- Facilities and rentals WOSU Public Media · Residential
Home & Garden
- Upper Arlington holiday tour of homes by junior league of Columbus Columbus on the Cheap
- Looking back at the 2025 Central Ohio Home & Garden Show The Columbus Dispatch $
- 69th annual central Ohio home and garden show Spectrum News
- Garden: Central Ohio Home & Garden Show gives you a jump on the growing season The Columbus Dispatch $
- Merion Village, Clintonville and WesterFlora garden tours to offer inspiration to guests The Columbus Dispatch $
- The gardens of the 2022 Columbus Dispatch Home & Garden Show The Columbus Dispatch $
- Before you go: What to know about the Dispatch Home & Garden Show live at Ohio Expo Center The Columbus Dispatch $
- Tour six central Ohio homes remodeled by local pros myfox28columbus.com
- Get your garden on: the best Columbus home and garden tours Columbus Navigator
Big-Venue Events
- Pumpkin everything at the great Circleville pumpkin show Columbus on the Cheap
- Quarterback Julian Sayin “out indefinitely” with injury The Lantern
- Gigi’s walkin’ the dog: free dog festival at Columbus commons Columbus on the Cheap
- Balletmet the nutcracker Columbus on the Cheap
- Data center gas plant proposal awaits public hearing NBC4i
- Banana Ball coming to Huntington Park in 2027 WSYX
- One-ton pumpkin shatters Circleville pumpkin show record NBC4i
- Sonic Temple adds Iron Maiden to 2027 lineup The Columbus Dispatch $
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Small-Venue Events
- Christmasfair holiday market 2026 Columbus on the Cheap
- Student-led 'Piano for Pets' concert at Columbus Commons raises funds for animals Oct. 24 Fox 28
- Columbus Zoo tickets, discounts, and special events Columbus on the Cheap
- Kidslinked.com’s Columbus stem & arts expo Columbus on the Cheap
- Gigi’s walkin’ the dog: free dog festival at Columbus commons Columbus on the Cheap
- Over 230 options for fun this weekend in Columbus Columbus on the Cheap
- Forget ‘woe is me’: Guardians playoff run, Cavs outlook gives fans reasons to cheer WOSU Public Media
- Student-led 'Piano for Pets' concert at Columbus Commons raises funds for animals Oct. 24 WSYX
- Ohio State football players participate in “Fall Kickoff 3.0”, mass baptism follows The Lantern
- Dummy hoy movie, “the silent natural,” to premier at davidson theatre Columbus Monthly $
- Best concerts in Columbus this weekend – October 2026 Ones To Watch
- Hitchcocktober screenings at gateway film center features hitchcock movies Columbus on the Cheap
- Thousands visit Columbus for Jonas Brothers, Twenty One Pilots concerts this weekend 10TV