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LGBTQ+ bars Axis and Union sold to new owners

LGBTQ+ bars Axis and Union sold to new owners

Union and Axis have long been centers of local LGBTQ+ life, but the former owner's support of Republican politicians irked some customers.
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Columbus activates Franklinton floodwall after heavy rain overnight

Columbus activates Franklinton floodwall after heavy rain overnight

A Columbus spokesperson said Aug. 20 crews were activating the Franklinton floodwall and installing floodgates on Greenlawn Avenue and Harmon Avenue
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Milo-Grogan man charged in drive-by shooting at funeral

Milo-Grogan man charged in drive-by shooting at funeral

Shimetrious Coates-Jones, 18, faces several charges, including felonious assault and tampering with evidence, in a drive-by shooting at a funeral.
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AAA finds almost one-third of drivers think everyone speeds | Getting There

AAA finds almost one-third of drivers think everyone speeds | Getting There

The American Automobile Association found that 3 in 10 drivers think no one actually drives the speed limit.
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Columbus Schools moving forward with first day despite flooding

Columbus Schools moving forward with first day despite flooding

Despite heavy rain and flood warnings across central Ohio on Aug. 20, Columbus City Schools students headed back to class for the first day of school.
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City leaders detail rezoning 40% of city to boost mixed-use, industrial development

City leaders detail rezoning 40% of city to boost mixed-use, industrial development

Columbus leaders are moving forward with phase two of "Zone In," which aims to rezone roughly 40% of the city.
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East Side man marks third arrested in drive-by shooting at funeral

East Side man marks third arrested in drive-by shooting at funeral

Regionn Dickerson, 18 was found with a loaded handgun that police say was used in a drive-by shooting that injured 2 people at a funeral.
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Police investigating domestic violence stabbing in downtown Columbus

Police investigating domestic violence stabbing in downtown Columbus

Columbus police dispatch said a stabbing stemmed from a possible domestic violence incident Aug. 18
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Weather service confirms 2 Ohio tornadoes. Where they touched down

Weather service confirms 2 Ohio tornadoes. Where they touched down

Two more tornadoes hit Ohio this past weekend following a possible derecho and tornado in Columbus last week. Here's the latest.
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Flood warning issued for central Ohio counties as heavy rain return

Flood warning issued for central Ohio counties as heavy rain return

A flood watch is in effect for Columbus and much of central Ohio through the morning of Aug. 20 as another round of heavy rain is expected.
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Are grocery stores open on Labor Day? Costco, Walmart, Giant Eagle hours

Are grocery stores open on Labor Day? Costco, Walmart, Giant Eagle hours

Labor Day 2026 is almost here. Check what's open, what's closed and what to know before the holiday weekend.
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Columbus police ID man who died after hit by pickup while riding e-bike

Columbus police ID man who died after hit by pickup while riding e-bike

The 58-year-old man was ejected from his e-bike and transported to a local hospital, where he later died. The pickup driver who struck him was cited.