The growth of Black-owned businesses in Columbus
This episode originally aired on Jan. 6, 2026. Columbus City Council has backed initiatives to revitalize the downtown and support minority-owned and small business growth. One of these programs is called Ground Floor Growth which began three years ago, with a goal of getting businesses into vacant ground floor...
Recall Alert: 13,720 Pounds Of Chicken Pulled In 7 States Including Florida, Georgia And...
A Georgia food manufacturer is stripping nearly 14,000 pounds of grilled chicken from the supply chain after a routine safety check turned up evidence of potentially deadly bacteria. Suzanna’s Kitchen, based in Norcross, initiated the recall for approximately 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breast fillets. The...
Kid’s Note Found in Returned Library Book—Staff Waste No Time Making a Call
"It's awesome to see that love of reading continuing into the next generation," Columbus Metropolitan Library staff told Newsweek.
Measurable snowfall possible across Ohio this weekend
OHIO — Models continue to show the possibility of winter weather across Ohio this weekend as of Monday afternoon. Both the Euro and GFS models are showing a winter storm moving in from the southwest and to the east coast affecting Ohio Saturday January 25, and Sunday, January 26. It’s important to note that these...
High school teacher reassigned after being accused of inappropriate relationship with student
A Columbus High School teacher is being investigated after being accused of having inappropriate interactions involving a former student who was a minor at the time.
Northern lights could be visible in Ohio tonight
The northern lights could be visible across Ohio on Monday night. A solar flare from over the weekend could produce aurora in the region overnight Monday, Jan. 19 into Tuesday, Jan. 20, according to the Cincinnati Astronomical Society . The ideal time for viewing will be between 1 and 4 a.m., according to the...
Ready-To-Eat Chicken Recalled After Listeria Test
Suzanna’s Kitchen, a Norcross, Ga.-based processor, recalled about 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may have been adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said. The recall covered fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib...
Why Locals Still Line Up for The Thurman Cafe’s Legendary Burgers | Columbus, Ohio
In the heart of Columbus’s German Village, The Thurman Cafe has flipped burgers since 1942. Family-owned from the start, this spot draws crowds with massive, loaded patties that locals can’t resist. Opened by Nick Suclescy and passed down through generations, it keeps traditions alive amid long lines. Fame...
Columbus Anime-themed eatery closes brick and mortar, lists spot for sale
A unique Merion Village eatery plans to close its doors while being listed for sale. According to multiple social media posts from local anime-themed eatery Chef Hiro, the concept’s brick and mortar space will close, and is currently for sale. Owner Jeanclaude Ba, has advertised the “turn key” restaurant...
Florida man randomly shot three tourists dead at rental property near Disney World: sheriff
A Florida man allegedly shot three tourists dead after they became stranded at their rental property in a town popular with Walt Disney World Resort visitors, according to authorities. Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, 29, was arrested for the “cold-blooded” murders of the three tourists staying next door to his home in Kissimmee...
