Daily Rundown · October 22, 2026
City News
- Look back at big hit on Will Howard in 2024 Michigan game The Columbus Dispatch $
- Knock, knock! where is the u.s. government? Columbus Free Press
- Columbus doctor, clinic manager plead guilty to $1.6M Medicaid telehealth fraud scheme WSYX
- Vivek loves pedos Columbus Free Press
- Ohio early voter turnout surging NBC4i
- Locals urge Ohio Power Company to take community input on East Livingston substation plan 10TV
- 2026 Circleville Pumpkin Show winner breaks all-time record 10TV
- Columbus City Council seeks public input on retention pond safety 10TV
- 3 months after dad fatally shot at Marion-Franklin Park, family seeks justice WSYX
- Columbus Weather: Sunshine dominates Central Ohio through the weekend WSYX
- What the death penalty is costing Ohioans while executions remain on hold NBC4i
- My opponent shouldn't be proud of her 9-to-5. She'd quit if she cared about fraud The Columbus Dispatch $
- Fascinating Ohio: A job training leader, an architect and a master beekeeper WOSU Public Media
- 'Suspicious package' sent to Rep. Joyce Beatty's district office in Columbus The Columbus Dispatch $
- Billionaires must become extinct Columbus Free Press
- Raven rock is the permit-only overlook above the Ohio river that’s worth the two-week wait Columbus Navigator
- State seeking repayment of nearly $500k stolen from Columbus charter school The Columbus Dispatch $
- Punchless bag Columbus Free Press
- Justice Department accuses Ohio State medical school of racial discrimination in admission WSYX
- Weekly win | mikey's late night slice CityScene
- Local haunted house forced to close following zoning fight with township 614NOW
- The Savannah Bananas bring Banana Ball to Columbus in 2027 (and how to get tickets!) Columbus on the Cheap
Entertainment
- Christmasfair holiday market 2026 Columbus on the Cheap
- Spooky Columbus ghost tours are waiting for you, including one that will give you Columbus Navigator
- Support the jingle bell run/walk for arthritis this December 6 Columbus on the Cheap
- Bethel holiday market at bethel int’l united methodist Columbus on the Cheap
- Couple gets engaged at twenty one pilots Ohio Stadium show NBC4i
- Pumpkin everything at the great Circleville pumpkin show Columbus on the Cheap
- Circleville Pumpkin Show returns to Pickaway County this week NBC4i
- Concert brings large boost to Columbus businesses NBC4i
- Kidslinked.com’s Columbus stem & arts expo Columbus on the Cheap
- Get creative at Brush Crazy Art Studio: painting, candlemaking, and more art Columbus on the Cheap
- Gigi’s walkin’ the dog: free dog festival at Columbus commons Columbus on the Cheap
- 2026 Circleville Pumpkin Show winner breaks all-time record 10TV
- Slashback: a slasher Halloween party at the roosevelt room Columbus on the Cheap
- Balletmet the nutcracker Columbus on the Cheap
- Shadowbox Live pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with 'Speak of the Devil' The Columbus Dispatch $
- Student-led 'Piano for Pets' concert at Columbus Commons raises funds for animals Oct. 24 WSYX
- Out of the closet fashion show Columbus Free Press
- Banana Ball coming to Huntington Park in 2027 WSYX
- Raven rock is the permit-only overlook above the Ohio river that’s worth the two-week wait Columbus Navigator
- Howl-o-ween fun with Ohio wildlife center Columbus on the Cheap
- The best things to do in Columbus this weekend (October 23–25) Columbus Navigator
- Over 250 options for fun this weekend in Columbus Columbus on the Cheap
- Thousands visit Columbus for Jonas Brothers, Twenty One Pilots concerts this weekend 10TV
- Columbus-area weekend events for Oct. 22-25, 2026: Pumpkin show, MMA, spooky fun NBC4i
- One-ton pumpkin shatters Circleville pumpkin show record NBC4i
- Frames from the day: twenty one pilots headlines Ohio Stadium The Lantern
- The Savannah Bananas bring Banana Ball to Columbus in 2027 (and how to get tickets!) Columbus on the Cheap
- Off-Campus Vintage Market returns to Columbus for a weekend of vintage shopping Saturday The Lantern
- “The Rocky Horror Show” takes over Columbus with performances on and off campus The Lantern
- What to know before heading to the Circleville Pumpkin Show this week WSYX
Food & Drink
- Cheers to that: 2 Columbus bars make the cut on America's top 5 sports bars list by BetUS WSYX
- New German Village-area grocery store to open in November Columbus Business First $
- 2 Columbus distilleries named among best in US by USA TODAY The Columbus Dispatch $
- Weekly win | mikey's late night slice CityScene
- Two Columbus distilleries tapped as ‘best of 2026’ by ‘USA TODAY’ 614NOW
- Owners of popular pizzeria bringing new concept to Columbus area 614NOW
- After roof destroyed in summer storms, popular Columbus pizzeria reopening 614NOW
- Dutch Bros. confirms new Columbus-area location 614NOW
- Hilltop hot chicken joint expands to northeast Columbus NBC4i
Sports
- Look back at big hit on Will Howard in 2024 Michigan game The Columbus Dispatch $
- Former blue jackets radio voice bob mcelligott launches clear breakaway WSYX
- Top central Ohio high school football games in Week 10, and our predictions The Columbus Dispatch $
- Vote for top central Ohio field hockey player of regular season The Columbus Dispatch $
- 5 things to watch in central Ohio high school football Week 10 The Columbus Dispatch $
- Vote for top central Ohio girls volleyball player of regular season The Columbus Dispatch $
- How Ray Griffin took on the NCAA, Big Ten on concussions in football The Columbus Dispatch $
- Concussion rules fail to protect Ohio State football players from CTE The Columbus Dispatch $
- Buckeye Commons to be renovated this year, set to be completed mid-spring 2027 The Lantern
- The timashev technology towers will bring business to Ohio State The Lantern
- St. Louis City wins U.S. Open Cup final over Columbus Crew in penalty shootout NBC4i
- Ohio State women’s basketball club team looks to build off last season with returning The Lantern
- “The Rocky Horror Show” takes over Columbus with performances on and off campus The Lantern
- Columbus crew fall to st. louis city sc in u.s. open cup final on penalties WSYX
Arts & Culture
- Klara and the sun or east of eden; solace house; and bombay house CityScene
- Former blue jackets radio voice bob mcelligott launches clear breakaway WSYX
- Discover the thriving music scene: Columbus live music trail Columbus on the Cheap
- Wosu daniel tiger’s be my neighbor day: a day of kindness for families Columbus on the Cheap
- Mobility-friendly things to do with Seniors in Columbus Columbus on the Cheap
- Ohio Stadium has hosted bigger stars. None put on a show like Twenty One Pilots The Columbus Dispatch $
- New Albany Symphony series and sensory-friendly symphony Columbus on the Cheap
- Huntington builds AI agents in Google Cloud to help – and attract – small business clients Columbus Business First $
- Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in U.K. after Palestinian Action support WOSU Public Media
- Get creative at Brush Crazy Art Studio: painting, candlemaking, and more art Columbus on the Cheap
- 60+ Trunk-or-Treat and community Halloween parties in Columbus Columbus on the Cheap
- I found abundant opportunity in Columbus. New OSU tower will create more | Opinion The Columbus Dispatch $
- Fascinating Ohio: A job training leader, an architect and a master beekeeper WOSU Public Media
- Rain doesn't stop Twenty One Pilots fans from getting merch The Columbus Dispatch $
- Raven rock is the permit-only overlook above the Ohio river that’s worth the two-week wait Columbus Navigator
- Fall Color Tracker: Where to see vibrant shades of red, gold and orange in Central Ohio WSYX
- State seeking repayment of nearly $500k stolen from Columbus charter school The Columbus Dispatch $
- Punchless bag Columbus Free Press
- Wosu public media WOSU Public Media
- Dublin artist creates 678-lb pumpkin replica of popular musician 614NOW
- Visit Dawes Arboretum for stunning nature and fun Fall events Columbus on the Cheap
- Off-Campus Vintage Market returns to Columbus for a weekend of vintage shopping Saturday The Lantern
- Americans drown in the 'little things' while JD Vance and crew gorge on steak | Opinion The Columbus Dispatch $
Health & Wellness
- Got old meds? drop them off this Saturday at Columbus kroger locations Columbus Navigator
- H.o.p.e low cost vaccine clinics for dogs Columbus on the Cheap
- Fall Color in Ohio: Best hikes and scenic drives Columbus on the Cheap
- Stress during pregnancy can impact early brain development, Ohio State study says WOSU Public Media
- Cychlorphine detected in Ohio. How can Ohio State students stay safe? The Lantern
Family & Kids
- Some dogs at Franklin County shelter getting extra help finding forever homes NBC4i
- Support the jingle bell run/walk for arthritis this December 6 Columbus on the Cheap
- Ronald mcdonald house bake sale, fundraisers, pop tab donations and more Columbus on the Cheap
- Trick-or-Treat with the Pups at Franklin County Dog Shelter – Oct 24 Columbus on the Cheap
- Kidslinked.com’s Columbus stem & arts expo Columbus on the Cheap
- Fall fun! Columbus pumpkin patches, farm activities, corn mazes Columbus on the Cheap
- 20 of the best Dog Parks in Columbus Columbus on the Cheap
- Gigi’s walkin’ the dog: free dog festival at Columbus commons Columbus on the Cheap
- Trick or Treat and Food Allergies: Teal Pumpkin Project (plus Halloween party favor Columbus on the Cheap
- State seeking repayment of nearly $500k stolen from Columbus charter school The Columbus Dispatch $
- Great Wolf Lodge deals and discounts for Sandusky and Cincinnati, plus tips for your Columbus on the Cheap
- Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus Columbus on the Cheap
Business & Technology
- Cohatch is mixing business with bourbon, dining and wellness Columbus Business First $
- Five new stores are opening at Easton, including a 15,000-square-foot miniso land Columbus Navigator
- Locals urge Ohio Power Company to take community input on East Livingston substation plan 10TV
- Concert brings large boost to Columbus businesses NBC4i
- Union County landowners worry proposed transmission line could cut through farms and woods WSYX
- Ohio could be missing out on $100M in revenue as it fights to regulate prediction markets Fox 28
- OhioHealth tops $7B revenue in first year with new CFO Columbus Business First $
- Worthington’s future takes shape with first development plan adopted in over 20 years Columbus Business First $
- Here's where Moo Moo Express is opening next around Columbus Columbus Business First $
- 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 $
- Texas developer targets northeast Columbus for one of its first Ohio construction projects The Business Journals $
- Howl-o-ween fun with Ohio wildlife center Columbus on the Cheap
- DankHouse Brewing ready to start work on its new Columbus taproom Columbus Business First $
- Columbus development director michael stevens named city manager in New Albany Columbus Business First $
- Owners of popular pizzeria bringing new concept to Columbus area 614NOW
- Public hearing on natural gas power plant moves to different New Albany school The Columbus Dispatch $
- After 16 years, kids' retailer will make return to Easton Town Center NBC4i
Real Estate
- Historic German Village home hits market for nearly $2.7 million NBC4i
- This charming victorian home in olde towne east is peak Halloween vibes Columbus Navigator
- Upper Arlington holiday tour of homes by junior league of Columbus Columbus on the Cheap
- The origins of central ohio’s ongoing housing crisis shed light on possible solutions Columbus CEO $
Home & Garden
Higher Education
- Ohio State denies accusations of admission discrimination in College of Medicine WOSU Public Media
- See the sky at perkins observatory at Ohio wesleyan university Columbus on the Cheap
- Ohio State lands spot on top 10 list for college return on investment NBC4i
- Program 60 at OSU: Free college courses for seniors Columbus on the Cheap
- I found abundant opportunity in Columbus. New OSU tower will create more | Opinion The Columbus Dispatch $
- Ohio universities face consolidation pressures as enrollment drops The Columbus Dispatch $
- Columbus State to name new automotive technology facility Germain Hall after $2.7M gift WSYX
- U.S. Department of Justice accuses Ohio State College of Medicine of admissions The Lantern
- Columbus State transforming its corner of Downtown via campus renovation The Columbus Dispatch $
- Ohio State university president ted carter resigns over 'inappropriate relationship' WOSU Public Media
- Ohio State bans chalking on campus WOSU Public Media
- 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
- Columbus State names new auto tech building for Central Ohio's largest car dealer Columbus Business First $
- Ohio State breaks ground on new Timashev Technology Tower for startups The Columbus Dispatch $
- Buckeye Commons to be renovated this year, set to be completed mid-spring 2027 The Lantern
- The timashev technology towers will bring business to Ohio State The Lantern
- “The Rocky Horror Show” takes over Columbus with performances on and off campus The Lantern