National retail and grocery store closing 600 locations, including four Columbus stores614now.com8 HOURS AGO
Workers discover body of woman who was fatally shot on Columbus' Southeast SideThe Columbus Dispatch1 HOUR AGO
Road to close in downtown Columbus for years due to constructionWSYX ABC69 HOURS AGO
LATEST NEWS
National retail and grocery store closing 600 locations, including four Columbus stores
In March, Dollar Tree. Inc., which owns Family Dollar and Dollar Tree, announced they would be closing about 600 stores nationwide in 2024, with about 370 more as their leases continue to expire. Unfortunately, four of those closures will take place in Columbus. According to the Ohio Department of Jobs...
Chicken fingers concept appears to have shuttered within 10 months of opening
Last summer, Columbus was excited for a Cleveland-area based fried chicken concept to open at 3260 W. Broad St. Lenny’s Chicken’s June opening was a success, with many customers loving the huge, crispy chicken fingers paired with seasoned waffle fries. Lenny’s even planned on opening another East side location. It doesn’t look like that’s happening anymore, though.
Road to close in downtown Columbus for years due to construction
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — We are almost a week away from a road closure that will last for years. ODOT says that on Saturday, May 4 the 315 southbound ramp to 70 eastbound will close. ALSO | ODOT investing billions into upcoming construction season. This comes as the next...
Sheriff: Man smashes window of South-Western school bus with kids inside
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — A man is facing charges after he allegedly punched the window of a school bus near west Columbus earlier this week while more than two dozen kids were onboard. Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office were called to Sturbridge and Beacon Hill roads in...
Detectives searching for men suspected in Columbus deadly shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are searching for two suspects who may have been involved in a deadly shooting that led to a crash in late February. Officers found Shandar Weaver fatally wounded inside a car that crashed into a building in the 3000 block of E. Main St. in the early morning hours of Feb. 28.
New public transportation programs helps people get around town faster
CINCINNATI — Getting to important places like the doctor’s office, work or school can be a challenge for those without reliable transportation, but new programs across the state are looking to address that issue. MetroNow! is one of the newest programs offered through Metro transit in the suburbs...
Yelp names 10 Columbus sandwich spots to try
Because you can have them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and because they’re found in cuisines from Vietnam to England and more, the sandwich is hard to beat. Luckily for us here in central Ohio, there’s no short of good sandwiches to dig into. The restaurant review platform...
Dozens of protesters demanding Ohio State divest from Israel detained
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After protesters calling for Ohio State University to divest from Israel took over the South Oval on campus, police interfered and detained multiple people. Students and protesters at OSU rallied Thursday evening for the third time this week. Two students were arrested Tuesday on campus and three more were detained Thursday […]
Tens of thousands of people expect to attend Monster Jam Weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 100 tons of dirt is being loaded onto the Schottenstein arena floor. The city has been preparing for one of the biggest monster truck events in the country. “All we do is come in on two days prior to the event, and we put...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.