Columbus OH

Brunch lovers, get ready. Biscuit Belly is officially coming to Columbus, bringing its Southern-inspired comfort food to 1417 W. 5th Ave.

Dr. Amy Acton is looking to trade her lab coat for the Ohio Governor’s office. A physician, a researcher, and the former Director of the Ohio Department of Health, she was the steady hand during the early days of the pandemic — earning her the JFK Profile in Courage Award.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Ohio Division of Wildlife was busy last year making sure anglers in the state had plenty of tugs on their fishing lines. All told, more than 36 million fish, representing 11 different species, were stocked in 233 locations around the state, including rivers, lakes and reservoirs.

The snow hasn’t even started coming down yet but there’s already been a car-crashing-into-building incident. Early this morning, a large white van pummeled into the entrance of the popular restaurant Mezcla, located at 1022 Summit St. Garrett Talmage, founder and owner of the upscale, elevated Mexican restaurant,...

Dozens of letters sent to an Ohio judge plead for mercy on behalf of William Brock. Brock was convicted of murder after killing Lo-Letha Hall, who was sent to his home by scammers. (1/22/26)

Torchy's Tacos, a Texas chain that came to central Ohio in 2022 and eventually expanded to three restaurants in the area, is leaving the Columbus market entirely. The company confirmed to The Dispatch that its locations at 3726 W. Dublin Granville Road on the Northwest Side and at 6042 N. Hamilton Road on the...

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined state officials from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Buckeye State Sheriffs Association to encourage Ohioans to prepare for the impending severe weather as some parts of Ohio could see up to 12...

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) shared dash cam video of a semi truck and an SUV losing control on the same icy portion of I-70 as a reminder that “bridges freeze before the roads.” The video was captured earlier this week on I‑70 in Belmont County, Ohio, and shared by OSHP on January 23, […] The post Ohio...

OHIO — As winter weather strikes Ohio, county sheriffs and local officials may declare a snow emergency to keep residents safe and allow crews to clear roadways. These emergencies are categorized in three levels, each describing how hazardous conditions are and, in some cases, whether driving is allowed. Level 1 —...

OHIO — Greater Cincinnati Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on a felony theft charge in Cincinnati. According to Greater Cincinnati Crime Stoppers, investigators with Cincinnati Police Department District One are searching for James Raymone Malik Jones. Authorities said Jones is...