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Roads closed throughout central Ohio after flooding. See the list.

Roads closed throughout central Ohio after flooding. See the list.

Roadways can close without notice due to changing conditions. If you see high water, do not attempt to drive through it.
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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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How do drivers justify speeding? New study gives clues | Exclusive

How do drivers justify speeding? New study gives clues | Exclusive

Taking cues "from surrounding traffic instead of following posted speed limits, it creates a culture that makes crashes more difficult to prevent."
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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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Most Californian drivers view speeding as routine, study finds

Most Californian drivers view speeding as routine, study finds

Most California drivers see speeding as normal and believe keeping up with traffic is safer than obeying speed limits, a study found.
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India Festival to bring food, dance and culture to Columbus

India Festival to bring food, dance and culture to Columbus

India Festival will fill the Celeste Center at the Ohio Expo Center with food, dance, music, art, vendors and more on Aug. 22.
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The Barn is lighting a new spark for post-dinner cigars

The Barn is lighting a new spark for post-dinner cigars

The Cameron Mitchell restaurant offers diners a menu of 10 curated cigars. The list includes one infused with its own bourbon blend.
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Lou Berliner Park mostly open after storm-related closures

Lou Berliner Park mostly open after storm-related closures

Events and tournaments at the park are set to continue as planned, despite a partial closure from storm damage.
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Bexley High School ranks 8th in Ohio, per U.S. News & World Report

Bexley High School ranks 8th in Ohio, per U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-27 Best High Schools ranking. Where do central Ohio schools rank?
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Driver stopping on I-670 causes crash, prompts renewed warning from ODOT

Driver stopping on I-670 causes crash, prompts renewed warning from ODOT

A driver who stopped on I-670 caused a crash and several near-misses as ODOT warns motorists not to stop after missing an exit.
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New grocery store coming to Columbus State after decades of a Downtown grocery desert

New grocery store coming to Columbus State after decades of a Downtown grocery desert

Columbus State is partnering with ALDI to bring a new grocery store to its Downtown campus to address student food insecurity.
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Ohio high school football schedule Week 1, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

Ohio high school football schedule Week 1, every Columbus-area OHSAA game

See the schedule of Ohio high school football games in the Columbus area in Week 1 of the 2026 OHSAA season.