Columbus OH

Torchy’s Tacos is planning to close seven restaurants next month amid an ongoing reevaluation of long-term plans for the brand. The move follows the closure of six restaurants in late 2025. After the closures planned for next week, the fast-casual chain will have 120 units across 16 states. That’s...

A lottery ticket worth $500,000 sold in the Miami Valley remains unclaimed.

Newly obtained court documents accuse the Illinois surgeon charged with killing his ex-wife and her new husband of making chilling threats against Monique Tepe and entering the couple’s Ohio home weeks before they were found dead there. A person identified in a probable cause affidavit as a witness told...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire are continuing their "Sing a Song All Night Long" tour in 2026, and they are bringing it to Columbus. The music legends announced the joint tour on Monday, setting a June 27 concert date at the Schottenstein Center. Presale tickets for Citi cardmembers are...

Columbus is rich in history, and some of that history comes from its dining establishments. The nostalgia of a place that was around when you were young makes for a cozy, comforting dining experience. Whether it’s already a family favorite or your first time discovering these places, give them a visit this winter!

Despite a brief delay, JT’s Pizza & Pub has officially opened the doors of its third restaurant. While initially intended to open on Jan. 15, the popular Columbus-style pizzeria launched its new Jerome Village storefront on Jan. 24. It’s located at 12066 Sycamore Tr. in Plain City. “Grateful...

DNA from hair recovered from a crime scene 45 years ago has finally provided answers in the chilling murders of a 23-year-old and her 2-year-old nephew. On Nov. 12, 1980, Lynn Vest and her nephew Jeremy Pickens went missing after leaving to run errands. Their bodies were found the next day in the trunk of Vest’s car....

Want peaceful towns in Ohio where life moves at a gentler pace?. These 8 quiet places offer calm streets and relaxed living!. Sometimes life feels like a hamster running on a wheel that never stops spinning. Oberlin understands this problem and offers a different solution. This college town moves at...

OHIO — Schools across Ohio have announced extensive closures and schedule changes for Wednesday as communities continue dealing with the effects of winter storm Fern, which dropped close to a foot of snow and led to dangerous road conditions across much of the state. In southwest Ohio’s Miami Valley, Dayton Public...

Imagine winning the lottery and not realizing it until months later. An Ohio man forgot a lotto ticket in his wallet. In most cases, that wouldn't be a big deal, but in this particular instance, it was a winner. Videos by Wide Open Country. After cleaning out his wallet, an...