Columbus was ranked the seventh most livable metro area in RentCafe’s annual review of U.S. cities. Columbus was highlighted as the seventh-best for its focus on wellness and a cost of living 5% below the national average.

Neighbors say they don't know why Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were apparently gunned down in their home, and that scares them.

Court records say 55-year-old Portia Martin was charged with murder after admitting to fatally stabbing and beating James Simpson Sr. at a northeast Columbus home.

As the new year begins, here are some of the 2026 storylines we're keeping an eye on: 🗓️ Trump, year two The local impacts of President Trump's second term priorities fueled many of last year's most significant storylines.

A vlogger's nostalgic trip back in time to the once-mighty steakhouse chain has resonated with viewers who remember its all-you-can-eat buffet.

Attendees have gathered through Jan. 5 in Columbus, Ohio; Denver; and Fort Worth, Texas, for the SEEK 2026 conference organized by FOCUS. As of early Friday, Columbus drew the largest crowd with over 16,100 registered, compared with 5,907 in Fort Worth and 4,503 in Denver.

The East Central Health Department’s Columbus Office will be hosting a measles, mumps and rubella vaccination clinic on Monday.

Columbus police say they have responded to three calls regarding a viral trend of people visiting day cares in Columbus amid unproven claims of fraud.