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The municipal transit infrastructure project reconstructs downtown bus pads under PID 121652.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-57af7575-d913-4159-b8e9-5c2c532bd94a/01a1595c-b6c9-723b-b91b-26db0d7424b7/final.mp4182026-10-20T12:50:14Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-22480120-2bee-4956-9583-5372a7bebb102026-10-20T03:25:58Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-22480120-2bee-4956-9583-5372a7bebb10/01a15758-2c2a-7975-9c75-ba026c57b0892026-10-20T03:25:58Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-22480120-2bee-4956-9583-5372a7bebb10/01a15758-244f-7181-96d2-202643ec992a/poster.pngColumbus Orders 10-Year Overtime Audit Amid $23M Police and Fire DeficitColumbus City Council unanimously ordered a 10-year audit of police and fire overtime after projected deficits reached $23 million this year. Police and fire unions warned of public safety risks from staffing shortages as council prepares the 2027 budget.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-22480120-2bee-4956-9583-5372a7bebb10/01a15758-1763-72ba-a9cb-8afac85395ca/final.mp4562026-10-20T03:25:58Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-c71708b0-c358-4bc5-a538-9644fd0505c52026-10-19T22:47:56Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-c71708b0-c358-4bc5-a538-9644fd0505c5/01a15659-a109-7236-9b5d-8cc1f0b2037c2026-10-19T22:47:56Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c71708b0-c358-4bc5-a538-9644fd0505c5/01a15659-91c6-7037-bb93-dc81c7263afc/poster.pngColumbus Reviews 192-Unit Linworth Apartments Plan Preserving 1897 ChurchPlans for a 192-unit apartment complex would preserve an 1897 church as a resident clubhouse. Columbus planning staff generally support the requested variances under the Columbus Growth Strategy, while traffic officials evaluate street access and require a 60-foot right-of-way dedication.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c71708b0-c358-4bc5-a538-9644fd0505c5/01a15659-8534-7470-95ad-3365925e1782/final.mp4342026-10-19T22:47:56Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-a7c6530f-5252-40d6-8cee-6b6e3d0fda532026-10-19T23:20:20Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-dba569c2-05ee-38db-8032-0083888e838e2026-10-19T21:32:20Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-dba569c2-05ee-38db-8032-0083888e838e/01a15614-69b0-7753-94c8-594304549cbe2026-10-19T21:32:20Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-dba569c2-05ee-38db-8032-0083888e838e/01a15614-6110-7a1d-95bf-8830596d9263/poster.pngOhio State at USC set for 7:30 p.m. Halloween kickoff on NBC4Third-ranked Ohio State travels to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Halloween for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on NBC and NBC4. Backup quarterback Luke Fahey is set to start with Julian Sayin injured, as sportsbooks assign Ohio State a minus-7.5 point spread.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-dba569c2-05ee-38db-8032-0083888e838e/01a15614-5904-7710-9431-9a1330bc796a/final.mp4382026-10-19T21:32:20Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-04a38ed8-1b93-43c7-b755-1ee385db93d62026-10-19T21:09:16Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-0b8848fe-6344-4db7-86a0-ac77ddd2f3d42026-10-19T20:59:56Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-db3e2192-c17a-3dba-bd18-7a98c8505e262026-10-19T20:56:02Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-518f020d-0e94-3b37-8356-9a67d6202b0d2026-10-19T20:15:19Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-a064a742-f4f6-45b6-a0d5-5f8f706c14b72026-10-19T20:47:56Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-fad69e83-aefb-36ff-b54b-c06e08ee543c2026-10-19T19:58:56Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-fef81d6d-b993-4c15-810b-734b77ee97b82026-10-19T20:11:00Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-fef81d6d-b993-4c15-810b-734b77ee97b8/01a155c9-f03a-78a1-a656-2f690268b4362026-10-19T20:11:00Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-fef81d6d-b993-4c15-810b-734b77ee97b8/01a155c9-e8a4-76d7-a890-489386708c57/poster.pngOne dead, another injured in shooting near northeast Columbus mosqueOne person is dead and another is injured after a shooting in northeast Columbus in the 2200 block of Albert Avenue. Calls reported shooting outside Alrahma Mosque during a funeral, and authorities say investigators continue to work the active scene.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-fef81d6d-b993-4c15-810b-734b77ee97b8/01a155c9-e3dd-73a8-b8b8-79410ed558b5/final.mp4412026-10-19T20:11:00Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-d3968677-7c2e-4cad-9ae5-310322e2d1292026-10-19T19:01:21Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-44749a22-893f-39f5-a274-f5c5e80f18112026-10-19T18:07:03Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-05640def-eb4e-41bb-9cd3-0ca80a8670e82026-10-19T16:06:01Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-05640def-eb4e-41bb-9cd3-0ca80a8670e8/01a154e9-a879-7adc-9bf7-bb745153e8cb2026-10-19T16:06:01Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-05640def-eb4e-41bb-9cd3-0ca80a8670e8/01a154e9-9fa8-7ffd-b8fc-df5691cac768/poster.pngLufthansa Launching First Nonstop Flights From Columbus to FrankfurtLufthansa will begin three-times-weekly nonstop flights between John Glenn International and Frankfurt in May 2027 on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The route supports regional businesses and is backed by JobsOhio revenue guarantees.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-05640def-eb4e-41bb-9cd3-0ca80a8670e8/01a154e9-975b-7c79-9287-78e73ad7563d/final.mp4482026-10-19T16:06:01Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-7b190c65-bf81-35e4-be25-50bdd6d3a21f2026-10-19T15:08:47Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-7b190c65-bf81-35e4-be25-50bdd6d3a21f/01a1549f-2568-791d-8a52-8ae40c5772722026-10-19T15:08:47Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-7b190c65-bf81-35e4-be25-50bdd6d3a21f/01a154b5-32d8-709b-bff0-dd9f0a9ec9a1/poster.pngColumbus Marathon Draws 15,000 Runners, Breaks Record and Raises $1.5MMore than 15,000 runners competed in the Columbus Marathon as James Quattlebaum broke the men's half-marathon course record. The event raised a record $1.5 million for Nationwide Children's Hospital.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-7b190c65-bf81-35e4-be25-50bdd6d3a21f/01a154b5-2dbd-7d1c-a73e-1b7a6aa3ef82/final.mp4412026-10-19T14:44:38Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-160b42ce-ab0a-3eaf-bd30-965d866685192026-10-19T14:06:17Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-97b72709-0191-432d-915d-d2e5daa858da2026-10-19T13:54:34Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-b03fd9c8-717a-4e39-b5fc-83060442d2952026-10-17T15:05:12Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-b03fd9c8-717a-4e39-b5fc-83060442d295/01a14a65-40fe-7c5b-9687-7772af75a0e22026-10-17T15:05:12Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b03fd9c8-717a-4e39-b5fc-83060442d295/01a14a65-3866-732b-8358-1509c4195d01/poster.pngColumbus Man Pleads Guilty in $640K Blue Logic Investment FraudTom Mitchell Manning pleaded guilty to five felony charges for defrauding central Ohio investors of more than $640,000 through Blue Logic Capital LLC. State regulators found investor funds were diverted for personal use, while sentencing in Franklin County Common Pleas Court remains unscheduled.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b03fd9c8-717a-4e39-b5fc-83060442d295/01a14a65-2df5-7f06-b792-25bfcd9d18ee/final.mp4572026-10-17T15:05:12Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-5b51f1c6-4cab-48d5-b830-1006b75eefee2026-10-17T11:11:11Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-5b51f1c6-4cab-48d5-b830-1006b75eefee/01a1498f-045d-7e59-9bcb-a2766ab6fccf2026-10-17T11:11:11Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-5b51f1c6-4cab-48d5-b830-1006b75eefee/01a1498e-f8d6-72de-8ec7-a62ba69b4a6a/poster.pngPedestrian dies after Brewery District collision on South High StreetA pedestrian struck by a car Friday evening at South High and East Beck streets died at Grant Medical Center. The driver stayed at the scene and the Columbus Police Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-5b51f1c6-4cab-48d5-b830-1006b75eefee/01a1498e-f03c-72cc-929d-14056004ec9f/final.mp4252026-10-17T11:11:11Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-4c36aea3-5975-4ebd-ac48-ae0858b229a22026-10-17T03:32:08Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-9a4d5800-e1b7-4e42-ab13-c5ebecc5f5a12026-10-16T21:14:14Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-9a4d5800-e1b7-4e42-ab13-c5ebecc5f5a1/01a14690-c358-7bd2-a018-475f469025c92026-10-16T21:14:14Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-9a4d5800-e1b7-4e42-ab13-c5ebecc5f5a1/01a14690-b76c-7461-bf4e-5439917b3108/poster.pngFour Men Sentenced in Fatal Shooting of Imperial StewartFour men have been sentenced to at least 58 years in prison combined for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Imperial Stewart. Michael T. Bowles was sentenced to 30 to 35.5 years after prosecutors said he decided to rob Stewart to pay his brother for a car payment.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-9a4d5800-e1b7-4e42-ab13-c5ebecc5f5a1/01a14690-9dd3-7414-817e-9043c374e855/final.mp4552026-10-16T21:14:14Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-63e61be4-aa03-37b7-9fab-e478e13738a12026-10-16T20:47:33Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-63e61be4-aa03-37b7-9fab-e478e13738a1/01a14678-563f-7fd3-adab-e55826109bcb2026-10-16T20:47:33Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-63e61be4-aa03-37b7-9fab-e478e13738a1/01a14678-45a0-76b7-9e57-7ff15149fcaf/poster.pngIntro Columbus mass timber student tower tops out at Ninth and HighA 13-story mass timber tower has topped out at Ninth and High, replacing the demolished Bier Stube. The zero-parking development features cross-laminated timber floor panels and is expected to open by summer of 2027.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-63e61be4-aa03-37b7-9fab-e478e13738a1/01a14678-3a09-7cad-8289-1e0a5249e024/final.mp4372026-10-16T20:47:33Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-67fa280c-7a49-31f4-aa0e-668b37738afa2026-10-16T19:49:52Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-85e9d428-6440-3973-b2af-cae88166ceb92026-10-16T18:51:49Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-9765cc60-4e6a-31b1-8a09-8f4b6df5f2802026-10-16T19:14:07Zhttps://piquemedia.co/features/pique-package-9765cc60-4e6a-31b1-8a09-8f4b6df5f2802026-10-16T19:14:07Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-83594258-fd05-4023-af7c-36f3f09a7e012026-10-16T17:24:50Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-83594258-fd05-4023-af7c-36f3f09a7e01/01a145be-bd6e-7bcf-914c-b11f4952bbf72026-10-16T17:24:50Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-83594258-fd05-4023-af7c-36f3f09a7e01/01a145be-ae41-7a77-a713-ba3d407c0e5a/poster.pngIron Maiden to headline Sonic Temple 2027 at Historic Crew StadiumIron Maiden is confirmed as the first headliner for Sonic Temple 2027 on May 14 in Columbus. The appearance extends the band's 50th-anniversary tour as organizer Danny Wimmer Presents secures Historic Crew Stadium through 2030.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-83594258-fd05-4023-af7c-36f3f09a7e01/01a145be-a465-71cf-8564-27832f2c7afd/final.mp4402026-10-16T17:24:50Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-6ee1eb61-fe79-3f37-9efd-21c42ee7b13b2026-10-16T16:12:40Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-1e9737ec-ca34-493e-b586-6ed0413eb4e32026-10-16T16:06:46Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-1e9737ec-ca34-493e-b586-6ed0413eb4e3/01a14577-45a0-753c-89ee-e897481de9182026-10-16T16:06:46Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-1e9737ec-ca34-493e-b586-6ed0413eb4e3/01a14577-3d24-79b9-99b4-6f1844744eb2/poster.pngNCAA Sues Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Over College Athlete Eligibility OrderThe NCAA filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to block his executive order granting Class of 2022 athletes a fifth season of eligibility. The association argues the order gives Ohio universities an unfair competitive advantage and violates the Commerce Clause.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-1e9737ec-ca34-493e-b586-6ed0413eb4e3/01a14577-3575-7160-9ebd-985f5fed6b54/final.mp4522026-10-16T16:06:46Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-b3ae5c7d-65cc-37b9-9eef-3fbef49492f42026-10-16T13:25:32Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-c071f27c-c68c-3397-9a22-ae0f6ca662302026-10-16T14:37:03Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-c071f27c-c68c-3397-9a22-ae0f6ca66230/01a14525-21b2-7614-b214-2848557044c72026-10-16T14:37:03Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c071f27c-c68c-3397-9a22-ae0f6ca66230/01a14525-18f7-723c-aca4-a5c6f0ede4cd/poster.pngColumbus Council to adopt cybersecurity program and renew $775,000 monitoring contractColumbus City Council is scheduled to formally adopt an updated cybersecurity program under Ohio law and waive competitive bidding on a $775,000 contract renewal with CDW Government LLC. Council also weighs emergency authorization to purchase SolarWinds software products.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c071f27c-c68c-3397-9a22-ae0f6ca66230/01a14525-111e-7699-822f-c0f411b579f0/final.mp4442026-10-16T14:37:03Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-040ebef3-747e-33c0-9f77-387e0ab97f332026-10-16T14:10:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-040ebef3-747e-33c0-9f77-387e0ab97f33/01a1450d-0a7f-7830-bc40-1a136cf012ee2026-10-16T14:10:45Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-040ebef3-747e-33c0-9f77-387e0ab97f33/01a1450c-fce9-7033-af33-32e27846b573/poster.pngColumbus Council to Consider 318 Apartments on North CassadyDeveloper Dominium is proposing a 318-unit apartment complex on 30 acres along North Cassady Avenue. Columbus City Council's zoning committee will consider the rezoning and variance on Oct. 26.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-040ebef3-747e-33c0-9f77-387e0ab97f33/01a1450c-f56d-78e9-8516-72383f8602b4/final.mp4282026-10-16T14:10:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-6ab25cfa-835e-32fd-9ac2-258e94daeefd2026-10-16T13:05:36Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-8daaf532-d868-41ab-a762-f0dd6748e82b2026-10-16T10:32:30Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-8daaf532-d868-41ab-a762-f0dd6748e82b/01a14445-3d33-7af6-955e-eb197e1ea2f02026-10-16T10:32:30Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-8daaf532-d868-41ab-a762-f0dd6748e82b/01a14445-2ece-7ff5-8455-df3200a08660/poster.pngOne dead after pedestrian struck on Sullivant Avenue in west ColumbusOne person died after being hit by a vehicle Thursday night at Sullivant Avenue and Binns Boulevard. The victim was taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition and pronounced dead at 10:02 p.m., while Sullivant Avenue was closed from South Roys Avenue to Salisbury Road.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-8daaf532-d868-41ab-a762-f0dd6748e82b/01a14445-2b3a-7876-bbe1-4698e63e7b22/final.mp4322026-10-16T10:32:30Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-877d139a-9fb6-4cfe-a39e-e79fd6c153cc2026-10-16T04:55:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-877d139a-9fb6-4cfe-a39e-e79fd6c153cc/01a14310-eef5-7353-ab8a-17a2dd8357662026-10-16T04:55:45Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-877d139a-9fb6-4cfe-a39e-e79fd6c153cc/01a14310-d78b-7458-9425-d3bc431b8dbb/poster.pngI-71 Southbound Ramp to Main St. Will Close Oct. 16 Through Oct. 26The I-71 southbound ramp to Main St. will close starting 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26. I-71 southbound between Town St. and Main St. will be reduced to two lanes starting 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-877d139a-9fb6-4cfe-a39e-e79fd6c153cc/01a14310-cf47-7366-9604-a80a93e059d1/final.mp4342026-10-16T04:55:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-842b05e8-d75b-43d7-afdc-ad560aec4d0f2026-10-15T21:19:12Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-a835101e-4149-356e-ab27-f24c9dc598a72026-10-15T18:29:15Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-3053613a-1df6-3cab-9a54-f0667476a9272026-10-15T17:20:29Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-3053613a-1df6-3cab-9a54-f0667476a927/01a14094-654a-7a2a-9f75-b6ddee502c972026-10-15T17:20:29Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3053613a-1df6-3cab-9a54-f0667476a927/01a14094-5aed-7b12-851d-75852679b060/poster.pngOhio Appeals Court Rules EdChoice Vouchers Unconstitutional but Stays DecisionThe Tenth District Court of Appeals ruled Ohio's EdChoice program is unconstitutional, but stayed enforcement of its ruling pending appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court. There are currently about 180,000 students in the program.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3053613a-1df6-3cab-9a54-f0667476a927/01a14094-52d6-7e09-b41c-dfeb9bd3b312/final.mp4292026-10-15T17:20:29Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-2a89c673-42a1-3331-a73f-d8d15ff826ec2026-10-15T17:09:07Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-55bf9468-be05-3a45-9302-99c8081179752026-10-15T15:21:50Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-5695dd44-aba2-4fe8-a68e-cce03f6225c82026-10-15T11:28:08Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-5695dd44-aba2-4fe8-a68e-cce03f6225c8/01a13f51-ce34-7507-b81c-dc3689cfad882026-10-15T11:28:08Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-5695dd44-aba2-4fe8-a68e-cce03f6225c8/01a13f51-c496-7c2d-ad57-6e802b162724/poster.pngErebor Bank announces $20M commitment to Columbus financial institutionsErebor Bank announced a $20 million commitment to financial institutions in Columbus, naming Adelphi Bank in King-Lincoln Bronzeville as its first partner. Former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge will chair the nationwide Opportunity Initiative.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-5695dd44-aba2-4fe8-a68e-cce03f6225c8/01a13f51-c08a-7feb-a6b4-d3e8ab1719d3/final.mp4252026-10-15T11:28:08Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-83d5f9f2-83ed-429e-a781-6e88106b65382026-10-15T01:46:29Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-83d5f9f2-83ed-429e-a781-6e88106b6538/01a13d3a-38e6-7c57-8cdf-8416263b21ec2026-10-15T01:46:29Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-83d5f9f2-83ed-429e-a781-6e88106b6538/01a13d3d-40cb-7872-822a-e6cb505359df/poster.pngZoning board to hear Culver's appeal over 14-foot height mandate Oct. 27Meyer Foods appealed a city zoning determination requiring a 14-foot minimum ground-floor height for a proposed single-story Culver's restaurant at 1000 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. The Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment is scheduled to hear the appeal on Oct. 27, 2026.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-83d5f9f2-83ed-429e-a781-6e88106b6538/01a13d3d-3639-7609-bf8b-3f767aa30ed4/final.mp4302026-10-15T01:43:08Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-594f0112-f067-4eb8-a2d8-83f482c006662026-10-14T22:26:01Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-594f0112-f067-4eb8-a2d8-83f482c00666/01a13c85-c1e4-75c6-af39-4498a77c2fe12026-10-14T22:26:01Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-594f0112-f067-4eb8-a2d8-83f482c00666/01a13c85-b951-7d0c-a5c0-d486af588593/poster.pngThree Teens Charged With Murder in Fatal West Columbus ShootingThree teenage boys have been charged with murder in a fatal west Columbus shooting. Police said two 14-year-olds and a 15-year-old were arrested for their alleged roles in the fatal Oct. 6 shooting.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-594f0112-f067-4eb8-a2d8-83f482c00666/01a13c85-b42b-703c-b6e0-2ee237ce5424/final.mp4292026-10-14T22:26:01Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-2fbec808-0100-4cdf-b6a0-d851269063272026-10-14T21:39:49Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-4baad854-7171-49a2-a91a-c1c066b170f72026-10-14T21:23:43Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-4baad854-7171-49a2-a91a-c1c066b170f7/01a13c4c-ba2e-7ccb-b144-9488f38b92702026-10-14T21:23:43Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-4baad854-7171-49a2-a91a-c1c066b170f7/01a13c4c-b0e7-7b1d-b00c-2ae3a15c71ac/poster.pngPilot survives Zenith plane crash at Union County Airport in MarysvilleA Zenith 750 plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Union County Airport on Wednesday morning. The pilot was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, and the Federal Aviation Administration was called to investigate the crash.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-4baad854-7171-49a2-a91a-c1c066b170f7/01a13c4c-aa38-7e7c-9cca-e02446bcdc6c/final.mp4302026-10-14T21:23:43Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-45e5d80a-2dfd-496b-933c-b81a691c90792026-10-14T18:49:46Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-45e5d80a-2dfd-496b-933c-b81a691c9079/01a13bbf-c5f2-7071-825e-4a7395fdcb592026-10-14T18:49:46Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-45e5d80a-2dfd-496b-933c-b81a691c9079/01a13bbf-bb5e-79d1-a464-55dea30c725d/poster.pngWestbound Haul Road entrance ramp to State Route 104 closedThe westbound entrance ramp from Haul Road to State Route 104 is closed, with all lanes shut down.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-45e5d80a-2dfd-496b-933c-b81a691c9079/01a13bbf-b7ba-7755-9fce-69d0b625022b/final.mp4282026-10-14T18:49:46Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-dfb5bce5-d513-46f9-b51d-10243ce57f9c2026-10-14T16:39:05Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-dfb5bce5-d513-46f9-b51d-10243ce57f9c/01a13b48-20bb-7b1c-b402-1839440c1d8e2026-10-14T16:39:05Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-dfb5bce5-d513-46f9-b51d-10243ce57f9c/01a13b48-1314-7731-bc1f-ffd952e91a13/poster.pngJonathan Parr, Jacqueline Coleman Charged After 9 Children Rescued in Etna TownshipJonathan Parr and Jacqueline Coleman were arrested on child endangerment charges after authorities rescued nine children from an Etna Township home on Oct. 13. All nine juveniles were placed in the custody of Child Protective Services as prosecutors review the case for additional charges.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-dfb5bce5-d513-46f9-b51d-10243ce57f9c/01a13b48-0f72-7331-8827-f31b85e6746f/final.mp4362026-10-14T16:39:05Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-527bb278-8ce7-4c75-8d99-ac750cb814d32026-10-14T15:51:37Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-2519a7e6-8b38-4b38-8ff8-dd18810cd2c82026-10-14T15:14:26Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e03359fb-6017-3615-8536-328d76c2076e2026-10-14T14:23:24Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-e03359fb-6017-3615-8536-328d76c2076e/01a13acb-e768-7a18-bb7e-636d3f9805d92026-10-14T14:23:24Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e03359fb-6017-3615-8536-328d76c2076e/01a13acb-de3a-7ca3-8260-7dbfbec05406/poster.pngSwig Proposes First Ohio Dirty Soda Shop at Former Grove City Rally'sUtah-based dirty soda chain Swig has submitted plans to occupy the former Rally's drive-thru at 1939 Stringtown Road in Grove City, marking its first proposed Ohio shop. The chain operates 183 stores nationwide, with municipal review pending and no opening timeframe set.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e03359fb-6017-3615-8536-328d76c2076e/01a13acb-d9bb-7e4a-9442-7f15d9e9a7f7/final.mp4332026-10-14T14:23:24Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e44cc1fc-1202-39d5-aba7-a19960e7fc1b2026-10-14T13:54:01Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-223856b4-8506-4c8a-aa62-ad9c029840dc2026-10-14T14:04:05Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-223856b4-8506-4c8a-aa62-ad9c029840dc/01a13aba-3a54-7c04-a95f-73a42672c2e82026-10-14T14:04:05Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-223856b4-8506-4c8a-aa62-ad9c029840dc/01a13aba-30fb-7229-98d5-8ba79782ef78/poster.pngAEP plans $4B Wyoming fuel cell project to power Google data centerAmerican Electric Power plans to invest approximately $4 billion to advance a 702-megawatt Bloom Energy fuel cell facility near Cheyenne, Wyoming, under a 20-year agreement with Google. The Columbus-headquartered utility expects the project to be fully operational by the end of 2028.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-223856b4-8506-4c8a-aa62-ad9c029840dc/01a13aba-2a7a-7eda-8704-1a8e9a4c0b89/final.mp4542026-10-14T14:04:05Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-f717224a-60e1-3c6d-93ab-2e702a6ae4c42026-10-14T12:38:15Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-a6975af6-74be-4068-ac7a-8bc0c430fea62026-10-19T14:12:26Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-a6975af6-74be-4068-ac7a-8bc0c430fea6/01a13890-b63a-756a-b111-1c06b214d0672026-10-19T14:12:26Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a6975af6-74be-4068-ac7a-8bc0c430fea6/01a15481-99bf-7639-9c00-a1fb7f99f4e2/poster.pngFranklinton Commission Votes 8-1 Against Holy Family School DemolitionThe Franklinton Area Commission voted 8-1 Tuesday against a Catholic Diocese demolition permit for the 1913 Holy Family School. Community advocates propose an adaptive-reuse homeless services center before the city's Nov. 20 review window closes.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a6975af6-74be-4068-ac7a-8bc0c430fea6/01a15481-9456-71fe-a685-c34180a55eaf/final.mp4332026-10-14T03:59:30Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-03ec4d1c-439d-470f-abe7-5020310c9ece2026-10-14T03:27:15Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-03ec4d1c-439d-470f-abe7-5020310c9ece/01a13873-2f26-7d14-915e-9e53461564a52026-10-14T03:27:15Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-03ec4d1c-439d-470f-abe7-5020310c9ece/01a13873-2805-7ab7-8c31-bafbdf268504/poster.pngReynoldsburg Motorcyclist Killed in SR 158 Crash in KirkersvilleGarry A. Tucker, 72, of Reynoldsburg, died Tuesday after his motorcycle collided with a turning pickup truck on State Route 158 near Interstate 70 in Kirkersville. State troopers reported Tucker was not wearing a helmet, and the crash remains under active investigation.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-03ec4d1c-439d-470f-abe7-5020310c9ece/01a13873-23a7-7134-a41f-e6c6322581c7/final.mp4262026-10-14T03:27:15Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-674e8e6c-9884-4e17-96ab-11d30efc178a2026-10-14T00:29:59Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-674e8e6c-9884-4e17-96ab-11d30efc178a/01a137d0-e5f0-7441-96b2-f7a1d746dac32026-10-14T00:29:59Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-674e8e6c-9884-4e17-96ab-11d30efc178a/01a137d0-dbe2-7a81-88da-f91b1c4b6bc0/poster.pngColumbus City Schools proposes closures to address $50M deficitFacing a projected $50 million deficit and 13,000 surplus seats across 109 buildings, Columbus City Schools presented multi-year consolidation proposals ahead of community sessions and a December board vote.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-674e8e6c-9884-4e17-96ab-11d30efc178a/01a137d0-d48f-7c72-9ead-a16505d401b6/final.mp4392026-10-14T00:29:59Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-8258c565-ba55-4b4c-bf20-6cfeb6e9d1fe2026-10-13T20:47:13Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-8258c565-ba55-4b4c-bf20-6cfeb6e9d1fe/01a13704-f154-72a7-86d7-6610700f7d8c2026-10-13T20:47:13Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-8258c565-ba55-4b4c-bf20-6cfeb6e9d1fe/01a13704-e488-70cb-9ec7-f9a8e8f98ab4/poster.pngJudge Hein moves final Pike County massacre trial to Seneca CountyVisiting Judge Jonathan Hein ordered the aggravated murder trial of George 'Billy' Wagner III moved to Seneca County, ruling intense local publicity tainted the Pike County jury pool. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Jan. 11, 2027.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-8258c565-ba55-4b4c-bf20-6cfeb6e9d1fe/01a13704-e08a-713a-b1c6-cf9f23b2bc39/final.mp4352026-10-13T20:47:13Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-30a6da80-ea26-4e4c-8578-1d63baa33db62026-10-13T18:43:33Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-23b28959-c326-48c5-8f9c-5f2dafe1086c2026-10-13T18:31:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-6957bca6-ff14-47d0-be73-22e05f359a8f2026-10-13T18:27:29Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-6957bca6-ff14-47d0-be73-22e05f359a8f/01a13685-0415-7f25-b430-773fecf1ccca2026-10-13T18:27:29Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6957bca6-ff14-47d0-be73-22e05f359a8f/01a13684-fb5f-746e-b257-e2302189772e/poster.pngDerek Baldwin Sentenced to 8 Years in Fatal Licking County Tractor CrashDerek Baldwin was sentenced to eight years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty in Licking County court to aggravated vehicular homicide in the fatal April 2026 hit-and-run crash that killed Alan Kissell.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6957bca6-ff14-47d0-be73-22e05f359a8f/01a13684-f615-71ed-b6dc-ed704995955d/final.mp4322026-10-13T18:27:29Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-00ef9164-bde5-4564-a095-18a1de5a37382026-10-13T18:00:18Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-51d7abde-2177-4350-9ca3-6adbefe966cc2026-10-13T17:53:17Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-22e99327-80f6-4e16-96e1-7fbce7f7ea092026-10-13T17:40:09Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-22e99327-80f6-4e16-96e1-7fbce7f7ea09/01a13659-a977-722b-a6c8-8521974f655f/poster.pngOhio State-UConn Women's Basketball Tickets Go on Sale WednesdaySingle-game tickets for Ohio State women's basketball's showdown against UConn go on sale to the public Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. EDT. The Buckeyes host the Huskies on Nov. 12 at Value City Arena.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-22e99327-80f6-4e16-96e1-7fbce7f7ea09/01a13659-a4ad-7524-80a1-8d415e8d5df3/final.mp4162026-10-13T17:40:09Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-093a10fd-b222-40c5-ad96-61be25680aae2026-10-13T17:28:07Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-aaa504c2-392d-4b9b-8d27-45974a764e602026-10-13T17:18:58Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e5ec9b46-832c-47f5-9f8d-b2f56b169c592026-10-13T17:24:03Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-e5ec9b46-832c-47f5-9f8d-b2f56b169c59/01a1364a-f21c-7d5f-a391-a19deb17fb592026-10-13T17:24:03Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e5ec9b46-832c-47f5-9f8d-b2f56b169c59/01a1364a-e38a-742a-ad6d-aa0532a4c00d/poster.pngBreeze Airways Announces Nonstop Columbus–Myrtle Beach Flights Launching May 2027Breeze Airways announced a new nonstop route connecting John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Myrtle Beach starting May 28, 2027, with twice-weekly flights and introductory fares from $59 one way. The service marks the carrier's 15th destination from Columbus.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e5ec9b46-832c-47f5-9f8d-b2f56b169c59/01a1364a-de71-714c-83e6-a3af28a0df47/final.mp4332026-10-13T17:24:03Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-4f4acbf6-9e25-4b59-97bb-7f21665297472026-10-13T17:09:53Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-a131f369-fbd9-490c-bc91-84d7292b6ccb2026-10-13T17:05:52Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-456009a4-4d9e-47d3-923f-b995ce4666242026-10-13T15:59:54Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-456009a4-4d9e-47d3-923f-b995ce466624/01a135fd-e50a-7020-beba-e14c10543d9b2026-10-13T15:59:54Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-456009a4-4d9e-47d3-923f-b995ce466624/01a135fd-d753-746b-a21d-f39d11b60c63/poster.pngColumbus Police Seek 2 Drivers in Fatal Oct. 10 Hit-and-RunColumbus police seek two drivers who fatally struck a pedestrian Saturday night on Cleveland Avenue in South Linden and fled. Investigators ask anyone with tips to call the Accident Investigation Unit or Crime Stoppers.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-456009a4-4d9e-47d3-923f-b995ce466624/01a135fd-d163-7bfd-8626-7e7d6de45060/final.mp4302026-10-13T15:59:54Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-9ac013b6-70cf-405c-84d1-7674cd43add22026-10-13T14:36:36Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-feafa36b-b4e2-4d95-8e1d-4d935172b3692026-10-13T14:32:37Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-65d84a78-a5a8-45ba-832f-db404d7b99a62026-10-13T14:42:40Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-65d84a78-a5a8-45ba-832f-db404d7b99a6/01a135b7-3075-7633-a545-b2df9fef25812026-10-13T14:42:40Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-65d84a78-a5a8-45ba-832f-db404d7b99a6/01a135b7-25a1-762d-bfb0-ed0ab5309ddf/poster.pngMi Bandera Supermarket Files for Chapter 11 ReorganizationMi Bandera Ltd., operator of Mi Bandera Supermarket on East Dublin-Granville Road, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Monday in federal court. The filing allows the business to remain open while restructuring debt under court supervision.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-65d84a78-a5a8-45ba-832f-db404d7b99a6/01a135b7-2210-7504-8b9b-b150c6624482/final.mp4272026-10-13T14:42:40Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-2ca9d946-1969-4143-aaa1-10bbe537e3082026-10-13T12:37:34Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-2ca9d946-1969-4143-aaa1-10bbe537e308/01a13544-a861-77da-a822-b0fa9936bfb22026-10-13T12:37:34Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-2ca9d946-1969-4143-aaa1-10bbe537e308/01a13544-9c77-700a-b339-1d02fa0a70e4/poster.pngODOT Delists Harrison Road Bridge Closure Early, Reopening UnconfirmedThe Ohio Department of Transportation removed the Harrison Road bridge over I-70 from its work-zone feed ahead of an Oct. 31 schedule. State officials have not confirmed whether the span has physically reopened or completed structural repairs.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-2ca9d946-1969-4143-aaa1-10bbe537e308/01a13544-982b-7ab1-a6c8-087beb56792b/final.mp4282026-10-13T12:37:34Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-14480b81-dfc1-4e1c-b7b2-6cf342d533fb2026-10-13T11:24:25Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-14480b81-dfc1-4e1c-b7b2-6cf342d533fb/01a13501-b018-71c7-8e1d-ea6f534cc7552026-10-13T11:24:25Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-14480b81-dfc1-4e1c-b7b2-6cf342d533fb/01a13501-a0e7-735b-8f48-714c8648fec0/poster.pngColumbus Marathon Returns Sunday, Oct. 18 With 15,000 RunnersThe 46th Columbus Marathon returns Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, with 15,000 runners, honoring 24 patient champions for Nationwide Children's Hospital alongside major downtown street closures and COTA detours.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-14480b81-dfc1-4e1c-b7b2-6cf342d533fb/01a13501-9bea-7d5c-a373-7f2a11959544/final.mp4362026-10-13T11:24:25Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-3d514f75-9587-3d28-9c82-81de5a7b06aa2026-10-12T16:33:21Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-9f517551-f92b-3cd8-9b53-e91d21fa1ad62026-10-12T15:13:14Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-9f517551-f92b-3cd8-9b53-e91d21fa1ad6/01a130ac-d273-7254-adeb-b5259c89c5002026-10-12T15:13:14Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-9f517551-f92b-3cd8-9b53-e91d21fa1ad6/01a130ac-c403-70f2-83e5-bc9597ac6440/poster.pngHonda confirms EPA filing for 3,000-job Project Sunrise in Union CountyAn Ohio EPA filing details Honda's proposed 300-acre hybrid vehicle plant in Liberty Township creating 3,000 jobs. Honda stresses no final investment decision has been made as the Ohio Tax Credit Authority prepares to meet Oct. 26.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-9f517551-f92b-3cd8-9b53-e91d21fa1ad6/01a130ac-c056-7e19-9c2b-5fceb98d3696/final.mp4402026-10-12T15:13:14Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-bbe5da25-aa38-35af-85a1-79d5a129456d2026-10-12T14:24:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-bbe5da25-aa38-35af-85a1-79d5a129456d/01a13080-9547-7580-9162-cf88b8c90dd72026-10-12T14:24:55Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-bbe5da25-aa38-35af-85a1-79d5a129456d/01a13080-8724-7fcd-81a2-2c6403d5a43b/poster.pngMasked Demonstrations Reported at Statehouse and Gahanna OverpassColumbus residents reported masked demonstrations on Oct. 10 at the Ohio Statehouse and an I-270 overpass in Gahanna. Law enforcement agencies have confirmed no permits or incident reports, and the groups involved remain unverified.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-bbe5da25-aa38-35af-85a1-79d5a129456d/01a13080-8249-7619-aa65-681af0308e8d/final.mp4262026-10-12T14:24:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-1b190cfe-1f57-498f-a0c7-552cbf88232f2026-10-11T15:57:52Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-af2980e4-3b19-4cbb-aa8c-8c604d34c2952026-10-11T15:33:57Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-af2980e4-3b19-4cbb-aa8c-8c604d34c295/01a12b99-6d0f-7910-bb39-7a9c86bc6cac2026-10-11T15:33:57Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-af2980e4-3b19-4cbb-aa8c-8c604d34c295/01a12b99-5d22-7803-82fa-25000a47030f/poster.pngCornerstone Academy Fires Middle School Principal Over Inappropriate ContentCornerstone Academy terminated its middle school principal after students encountered adult sexual content on his personal device. Law enforcement has announced no criminal charges.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-af2980e4-3b19-4cbb-aa8c-8c604d34c295/01a12b99-584b-76e7-9319-70fcbbc8ffda/final.mp4332026-10-11T15:33:57Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-505d7fd8-4571-4d28-899f-bf3edc59b4a92026-10-11T12:17:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-505d7fd8-4571-4d28-899f-bf3edc59b4a9/01a12ae5-f140-7ca0-b065-8e2f732a7b4f2026-10-11T12:17:55Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-505d7fd8-4571-4d28-899f-bf3edc59b4a9/01a12ae5-e912-7b43-9e4b-c4e47dccadc7/poster.pngColumbus Sues to Shut Down 3 East Side Bars Ahead of Oct. 14 HearingColumbus City Attorney Zach Klein filed a public nuisance lawsuit against three Crossroads Shopping Center bars following illegal alcohol sales and violent incidents. Franklin County Municipal Court is scheduled to hold a preliminary injunction hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 14.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-505d7fd8-4571-4d28-899f-bf3edc59b4a9/01a12ae5-e562-71d4-8e50-5f6fb785ca19/final.mp4292026-10-11T12:17:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-0402c57c-0052-4aff-8b77-12de8ab4f5d72026-10-11T10:47:53Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-0402c57c-0052-4aff-8b77-12de8ab4f5d7/01a12a93-8517-7951-b7ca-30e9a6cfbbcb2026-10-11T10:47:53Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-0402c57c-0052-4aff-8b77-12de8ab4f5d7/01a12a93-7d1a-7056-ac1e-c7d03fa60492/poster.pngOvernight Shooting at Newark's Tony's Bar Leaves Man Critically InjuredA 25-year-old Zanesville man was critically injured in an overnight shooting at Tony's Bar in Newark early Sunday. Newark Police and Sheriff's deputies are actively investigating, and the case will be forwarded to the Licking County Prosecutor's Office.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-0402c57c-0052-4aff-8b77-12de8ab4f5d7/01a12a93-779c-76d0-9c54-34081557d5cd/final.mp4252026-10-11T10:47:53Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-9529f75d-9760-437f-b0b3-d4e3a7a8e3672026-10-11T03:46:29Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-9529f75d-9760-437f-b0b3-d4e3a7a8e367/01a12911-b772-7156-ae3b-9df4d9b9bf212026-10-11T03:46:29Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-9529f75d-9760-437f-b0b3-d4e3a7a8e367/01a12911-afd2-730b-9d6a-c0b44cabc972/poster.pngLynd Fruit Farm Buys 74 Acres in Utica for $1.76M for Habitat RestorationLynd Fruit Farm purchased 74 acres across three parcels in Utica for $1.76 million following an auction win. Amid Silicon Heartland growth across Licking County, the century-old grower plans to restore prairie and wetland habitats to protect open land.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-9529f75d-9760-437f-b0b3-d4e3a7a8e367/01a12911-abb6-75ee-90ce-13a0a3af1100/final.mp4272026-10-11T03:46:29Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-5f7ae873-fde3-40ac-aba2-2a0eb1dca1482026-10-10T03:43:26Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-5f7ae873-fde3-40ac-aba2-2a0eb1dca148/01a123e8-9166-7ce3-9f6d-6087157f62ad2026-10-10T03:43:26Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-5f7ae873-fde3-40ac-aba2-2a0eb1dca148/01a123e8-8347-7c61-bb5b-d9bad17843bd/poster.pngHolstein Cow Serves as Grand Marshal for Ohio State's 114th Homecoming ParadeA century after Ohio State students elected dairy cow Maudine Ormsby homecoming queen in a 1926 voting prank, a live Holstein from Wooster led Friday's parade as grand marshal. CFAES officials noted the cow is not a direct descendant of Maudine but honors her spirit.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-5f7ae873-fde3-40ac-aba2-2a0eb1dca148/01a123e8-7dde-7f6d-83e4-82314eb4413c/final.mp4292026-10-10T03:43:26Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-256fb753-597f-4e64-92b4-76011694798e2026-10-10T02:34:13Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-a9c9056b-385f-491f-9355-ed791124c9272026-10-10T02:31:14Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-82807cbd-545c-4460-94b2-377ef5b4873b2026-10-10T00:51:17Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-82807cbd-545c-4460-94b2-377ef5b4873b/01a1234a-f54e-72dc-9ac5-c5f1ca8f68682026-10-10T00:51:17Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-82807cbd-545c-4460-94b2-377ef5b4873b/01a1234a-ec36-71c4-934d-06d900e80afb/poster.pngHealth Officials Investigate Potential Measles Exposure in PowellThe Delaware Public Health District is investigating a potential measles exposure at Kraft House No. 5 in Powell on Oct. 4. Patrons should monitor for symptoms through Oct. 25, while walk-in MMR vaccines are available weekdays in Delaware.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-82807cbd-545c-4460-94b2-377ef5b4873b/01a1234a-e756-7627-adc9-02b298f7d8f5/final.mp4312026-10-10T00:51:17Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-5f624e9c-8b64-44bf-bdc1-a736e57892a92026-10-09T23:21:14Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-da3d3916-283d-4529-957d-a7d6a5beca8e2026-10-09T21:10:00Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-da3d3916-283d-4529-957d-a7d6a5beca8e/01a12280-5cf5-71bc-b76e-b4c4c59ce4242026-10-09T21:10:00Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-da3d3916-283d-4529-957d-a7d6a5beca8e/01a12280-4f12-7fc3-9fe0-4e1b548fbebd/poster.pngTrump Urges Columbus to Restore Statue as Mayor Cites Federal LawsuitDonald Trump called Friday for Columbus to restore its removed Christopher Columbus statue to City Hall, but Mayor Andrew Ginther declined to debate the monument citing an active federal lawsuit filed by Italian American groups.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-da3d3916-283d-4529-957d-a7d6a5beca8e/01a12280-4989-77ec-9ee7-441eb3195f8e/final.mp4342026-10-09T21:10:00Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-56ed1f0a-f00d-33d1-9e50-a74bf5bb0f432026-10-09T20:02:32Zhttps://piquemedia.co/features/columbus-311-logs-86-766-service-requests-in-second-half-of-2026-amid-weather-surges-and-service-bottlenecks-22026-10-09T20:02:32Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-0cd8a955-83e1-40d0-9a13-7bd6ba3ab3c32026-10-09T17:13:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-423f9910-f8d9-4203-9f43-e666e048998c2026-10-09T16:44:38Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-423f9910-f8d9-4203-9f43-e666e048998c/01a1218d-6b63-700e-a001-5ef4e89adf522026-10-09T16:44:38Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-423f9910-f8d9-4203-9f43-e666e048998c/01a1218d-5735-74a9-97cf-82667d255ab0/poster.pngGerman Village Commission approves emergency demolition at 788 S. Fifth St.The German Village Commission granted a rare emergency demolition exception on Oct. 7 to raze a collapsing rear addition threatening 788 S. Fifth St. Commissioners split the application to stabilize the leaning historic home while continuing review of the rebuild.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-423f9910-f8d9-4203-9f43-e666e048998c/01a1218d-5210-7c24-a0b8-24366e91bd10/final.mp4382026-10-09T16:44:38Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-4685b02b-8d1c-463e-a2a3-fcfe6b0ae8092026-10-09T16:29:34Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-4685b02b-8d1c-463e-a2a3-fcfe6b0ae809/01a1217f-a13a-7573-97d6-4ef75093e6192026-10-09T16:29:34Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-4685b02b-8d1c-463e-a2a3-fcfe6b0ae809/01a1217f-9494-7eca-ad57-ce376da586cd/poster.pngCivilian Review Board Sustains Misconduct Against Officer for Online PostsThe Columbus Civilian Police Review Board voted unanimously Oct. 7, 2026, to sustain misconduct violations against an officer for disparaging Chief Elaine Bryant online, finding Directive 10.18 bars speech that impairs working relationships.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-4685b02b-8d1c-463e-a2a3-fcfe6b0ae809/01a1217f-8e9b-77af-b45e-3b5918e89821/final.mp4452026-10-09T16:29:34Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-d6a25f2f-1990-47d7-89e9-7aeee4b36d572026-10-09T15:45:18Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-1b313dbb-58e4-481c-92d6-a76bb01cfbd72026-10-09T16:10:32Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-1b313dbb-58e4-481c-92d6-a76bb01cfbd7/01a1216e-313e-743e-bf9a-d507cc8f12492026-10-09T16:10:32Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-1b313dbb-58e4-481c-92d6-a76bb01cfbd7/01a1216e-2223-7d90-b637-d86eed2808a1/poster.pngGerman Village Commission splits Old Mohawk proposal to save historic storefrontCommissioners voted Oct. 7 to divide The Old Mohawk's expansion into two parts, continuing review of the east storefront windows while approving a rear dining addition to protect original brickwork.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-1b313dbb-58e4-481c-92d6-a76bb01cfbd7/01a1216e-1d07-7c22-9a56-d2b7989150ff/final.mp4382026-10-09T16:10:32Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-d39c4f3d-65ef-3170-af6b-8ef2aac03a7c2026-10-09T15:43:15Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-b7935ffa-3414-3ddf-bd92-e381506eee682026-10-09T15:17:27Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-30ebe97e-72dc-415f-84de-520e9fd7a83e2026-10-09T15:51:22Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-30ebe97e-72dc-415f-84de-520e9fd7a83e/01a1215c-a853-7abe-afed-38cd5ab928d82026-10-09T15:51:22Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-30ebe97e-72dc-415f-84de-520e9fd7a83e/01a1215c-9a42-7485-a353-9e6db510d5ef/poster.pngColumbus Launches Police Complaint Portal as Review Board Urges Case TrackingColumbus launched an interactive dashboard tracking police misconduct complaints dating back to 2023 as Q2 reports rose to 341. Civilian Police Review Board members are pushing to add real-time case tracking and public document access in future portal updates.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-30ebe97e-72dc-415f-84de-520e9fd7a83e/01a1215c-941a-70c0-9e1e-0e32e51826eb/final.mp4472026-10-09T15:51:22Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e2cf4362-5249-4265-b22c-f27bbb92e1bb2026-10-09T15:11:14Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-2d6c2bda-9f8b-49e1-be73-dbe9c7ffac3b2026-10-09T15:09:15Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-9ce959cb-84aa-44e8-818e-734966fba18e2026-10-09T15:07:15Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-4f4597a8-ddfb-4531-a524-d0777e921e9b2026-10-09T15:06:16Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-6c9c6ce4-e976-431d-b0e8-8db82d3f552f2026-10-09T03:47:47Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-6c9c6ce4-e976-431d-b0e8-8db82d3f552f/01a11ec6-31e3-7c14-9839-a2209695fdd62026-10-09T03:47:47Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6c9c6ce4-e976-431d-b0e8-8db82d3f552f/01a11ec6-25a6-757d-8846-2c2f10c387d8/poster.pngOlentangy School Board responds to parent outcry over girls soccer hazingDistrict leaders placed the coaching staff on leave and removed varsity seniors from the Orange High team after hazing allegations, pledging comprehensive policy reforms on Oct. 22.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6c9c6ce4-e976-431d-b0e8-8db82d3f552f/01a11ec6-220c-7cf1-a4fc-6b0a2107aadb/final.mp4322026-10-09T03:47:47Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-61ef5b1f-c47b-4f49-8a60-af9e5bbe4bef2026-10-08T21:56:04Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-61ef5b1f-c47b-4f49-8a60-af9e5bbe4bef/01a11d84-2fd2-7974-94be-4399605c0b982026-10-08T21:56:04Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-61ef5b1f-c47b-4f49-8a60-af9e5bbe4bef/01a11d84-2331-79a4-9046-5e7355de7287/poster.pngJerome Township Trustees Vote Unanimously to Fire Fire Chief Doug StewartThe Jerome Township Board of Trustees voted 3-0 to terminate Fire Chief Doug Stewart following a two-day disciplinary hearing into political endorsements in uniform and insubordination. Stewart's defense argued selective enforcement, while Justin French remains interim chief amid potential appeals.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-61ef5b1f-c47b-4f49-8a60-af9e5bbe4bef/01a11d84-208b-7259-99f5-c61357da361f/final.mp4272026-10-08T21:56:04Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-4ce448a2-1a20-4cd5-912d-cabad85cf9692026-10-08T21:17:52Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-4ce448a2-1a20-4cd5-912d-cabad85cf969/01a11d61-3630-78ec-b68f-db35079857e52026-10-08T21:17:52Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-4ce448a2-1a20-4cd5-912d-cabad85cf969/01a11d61-290d-7836-9f58-4739332efa80/poster.pngColumbus review board sustains misconduct against officer who trashed cannabisOn Oct. 6, the Columbus Civilian Police Review Board unanimously sustained misconduct findings against an officer who admitted taking dispensary marijuana during a traffic stop and throwing it away. Oversight officials found the officer violated department property protocols.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-4ce448a2-1a20-4cd5-912d-cabad85cf969/01a11d61-23cd-7a6a-a183-65151b31b877/final.mp4302026-10-08T21:17:52Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-fa6e7a4f-abd5-4395-8a0f-96def81f55d42026-10-08T20:51:44Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-fa6e7a4f-abd5-4395-8a0f-96def81f55d4/01a11d49-4a09-7966-b2a0-b9e760ced82a2026-10-08T20:51:44Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-fa6e7a4f-abd5-4395-8a0f-96def81f55d4/01a11d49-3bda-783d-a199-01a4d6673929/poster.pngColumbus police review board sustains badge violation at Whitehall polling siteThe Columbus Civilian Police Review Board voted unanimously Oct. 7 to sustain a policy violation against an off-duty officer who displayed a badge at a Whitehall polling location. Investigators found no evidence of canvassing intent, but departmental rules require badges to remain concealed.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-fa6e7a4f-abd5-4395-8a0f-96def81f55d4/01a11d49-34dc-712c-acb0-a346c10dcebd/final.mp4422026-10-08T20:51:44Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-46d188c5-c419-45e1-96fa-abe558f243bf2026-10-08T20:02:34Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-93d3324b-0a1b-3e2a-aff2-f234a7f33dab2026-10-08T19:37:36Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-93d3324b-0a1b-3e2a-aff2-f234a7f33dab/01a11d05-681a-7b17-b9d0-086a34f80d022026-10-08T19:37:36Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-93d3324b-0a1b-3e2a-aff2-f234a7f33dab/01a11d05-5d8d-7be1-b81f-cb30f0fc5060/poster.pngOverweight Semi-Trucks Cited in Fatal Route 736 Forklift CrashThe Ohio State Highway Patrol cited two semi-trucks for exceeding road limits by 5,500 and 6,100 pounds after a fatal collision with a forklift Tuesday morning in Darby Township. Union County Sheriff's records confirmed the 7:02 a.m. timing, clarifying early broadcasts.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-93d3324b-0a1b-3e2a-aff2-f234a7f33dab/01a11d05-5966-7b63-874b-09f43671c7b6/final.mp4312026-10-08T19:37:36Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-b469244b-59a8-317a-9f17-7bdcc5cad2bb2026-10-08T18:55:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-b469244b-59a8-317a-9f17-7bdcc5cad2bb/01a11cde-f212-7120-a17a-0ef958027f342026-10-08T18:55:35Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b469244b-59a8-317a-9f17-7bdcc5cad2bb/01a11cde-e263-7bab-a79e-efaa5f4d86e5/poster.pngColumbus Mayor Ginther joins Bibb in new Blue Cities coalitionColumbus Mayor Andrew Ginther joined Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb in the new 15-city Blue Cities/Red States coalition focused on public safety, housing, and growth. Ahead of an Oct. 12 kickoff in Miami, the center-left group seeks to defend municipal home rule against state preemption.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b469244b-59a8-317a-9f17-7bdcc5cad2bb/01a11cde-de8a-7044-8cd2-b357fc51a0a4/final.mp4352026-10-08T18:55:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-0e66f1f0-9670-3639-a596-17dcdd1481c52026-10-08T18:31:31Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-a5145a59-7ffe-4e3b-ad94-7ac3d150d57d2026-10-08T15:39:33Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-a5145a59-7ffe-4e3b-ad94-7ac3d150d57d/01a11c2b-76fc-75fb-bcca-61a13704206f2026-10-08T15:39:33Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a5145a59-7ffe-4e3b-ad94-7ac3d150d57d/01a11c2b-6d24-7ac0-a08b-16e2d4c1d951/poster.pngOld Bag of Nails Pub closing downtown Delaware location Oct. 11The Old Bag of Nails Pub at 66 N. Sandusky St. in downtown Delaware is closing Sunday after 22 years following an impasse over lease terms as the building is listed for $1.9 million. The chain continues operating 11 other Central Ohio locations.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a5145a59-7ffe-4e3b-ad94-7ac3d150d57d/01a11c2b-6959-7a09-9ee8-f0b001731c09/final.mp4312026-10-08T15:39:33Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-19ea6196-8f66-352e-8fc4-b103cedafe8b2026-10-08T15:22:43Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-19ea6196-8f66-352e-8fc4-b103cedafe8b/01a11c1c-10fd-7c72-8199-3e1441b792602026-10-08T15:22:43Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-19ea6196-8f66-352e-8fc4-b103cedafe8b/01a11c1c-019e-7592-b4f8-8e4740c75ffa/poster.pngNetJets seeks Columbus variance for 59-foot parking garage at airport campusNetJets has requested a council variance for commercial parking and a 59-foot garage in a rural zone for its 42-acre Project Ascend expansion on Bridgeway Avenue. City staff review is scheduled for Oct. 15 before hearings at the Development Commission and City Council.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-19ea6196-8f66-352e-8fc4-b103cedafe8b/01a11c1b-fb9e-7cf7-b0e4-490c3d1d45c5/final.mp4392026-10-08T15:22:43Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-c8a4e79d-f598-47a8-872a-ddca7e2c73ff2026-10-08T01:19:19Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-c8a4e79d-f598-47a8-872a-ddca7e2c73ff/01a11917-e6dc-7a91-a1c8-2711080e2db12026-10-08T01:19:19Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c8a4e79d-f598-47a8-872a-ddca7e2c73ff/01a11917-db7d-7930-a7d1-21d84dcbc1b0/poster.pngDisaster Recovery Centers Open in Reynoldsburg, Roseville, and CincinnatiFEMA and Ohio EMA opened three in-person disaster recovery centers on Oct. 7 to assist central and regional storm survivors. Seven counties are approved for federal aid while sixteen remain under review, with applications accepted daily through Dec. 1.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c8a4e79d-f598-47a8-872a-ddca7e2c73ff/01a11917-d6f7-77f8-b012-ac42e95403bf/final.mp4332026-10-08T01:19:19Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-6d1842b6-e66a-4b4a-b9b2-a583aa8d3d772026-10-07T22:42:10Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-6d1842b6-e66a-4b4a-b9b2-a583aa8d3d77/01a11888-08e2-7f1b-bec8-12f53351e7e72026-10-07T22:42:10Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6d1842b6-e66a-4b4a-b9b2-a583aa8d3d77/01a11887-fa19-7f31-85ea-814d421e0516/poster.pngOhio Lawmakers Introduce Statewide E-Bike and Scooter Safety BillSenate Bill 477 would mandate universal helmets, set a minimum operator age of 14, and replace municipal patchworks across Ohio. Committee hearings are scheduled after lawmakers return in late November.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6d1842b6-e66a-4b4a-b9b2-a583aa8d3d77/01a11887-f5cd-7036-885e-8c11db1a8417/final.mp4382026-10-07T22:42:10Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-3a889d50-7848-48d8-846c-7cb4d073a06b2026-10-07T22:06:20Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-3a889d50-7848-48d8-846c-7cb4d073a06b/01a11867-3758-7ea8-a0e8-bef15f0a6aad2026-10-07T22:06:20Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3a889d50-7848-48d8-846c-7cb4d073a06b/01a11867-2f94-7578-8eb4-484d50661e98/poster.pngDemolition filed for 1920 warehouse to build East Franklinton music pavilionDevelopers seek to raze the 1920 building at 373 W. Rich St. to create an outdoor music amphitheater beside the planned Blu Note jazz venue, citing structural deterioration. Demolition approval remains pending before Columbus historic review officials.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3a889d50-7848-48d8-846c-7cb4d073a06b/01a11867-26c6-70bc-bdaf-8382af213083/final.mp4332026-10-07T22:06:20Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-2ab8a1db-906a-448a-b6d1-7bf869728a302026-10-07T20:28:54Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-ade9edce-b108-4a03-91a9-35b700ce91bb2026-10-07T20:29:56Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-ade9edce-b108-4a03-91a9-35b700ce91bb/01a1180e-f8ce-7bbe-a52c-91f482516b6c2026-10-07T20:29:56Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-ade9edce-b108-4a03-91a9-35b700ce91bb/01a1180e-f162-7f70-9587-bf6061423dd2/poster.pngColumbus Council takes up Sycamore Landing apartments Oct. 19Columbus City Council's zoning committee will consider a 216-unit apartment proposal on Demorest Road on Oct. 19. The plan drew a split recommendation from the Development Commission after unanimous opposition from the Westland Area Commission.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-ade9edce-b108-4a03-91a9-35b700ce91bb/01a1180e-ea3a-7558-b49c-d38eeb9fa4c4/final.mp4302026-10-07T20:29:56Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e58a9eb8-077f-42c1-b9f9-752fdc3929822026-10-07T19:57:59Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-59e9df53-d27f-4068-9df4-c86858d822ed2026-10-07T19:21:02Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-59e9df53-d27f-4068-9df4-c86858d822ed/01a117cf-e156-7a57-9424-3ec90e96deac2026-10-07T19:21:02Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-59e9df53-d27f-4068-9df4-c86858d822ed/01a117cf-d84f-70a8-b336-153677a337cc/poster.pngUS 22 Bridge Over Clear Creek Scheduled for October CompletionThe $1.8 million bridge replacement west of Amanda is scheduled to wrap up construction by Oct. 31, with ODOT targeting roadway reopening by Oct. 17. The crossing has been closed since May 26, directing traffic onto detours via SR 674, SR 188, and US 33.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-59e9df53-d27f-4068-9df4-c86858d822ed/01a117cf-d3da-7f8d-aefd-67b2040254aa/final.mp4282026-10-07T19:21:02Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-65f82866-bb7f-4c7b-8f2c-eebe997aac192026-10-07T19:02:59Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-6674481d-5a96-3bde-b95f-d38a7858194b2026-10-07T18:08:58Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-6674481d-5a96-3bde-b95f-d38a7858194b/01a1178d-e926-7c20-b408-a904331dd13f2026-10-07T18:08:58Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6674481d-5a96-3bde-b95f-d38a7858194b/01a1178d-dafc-701b-bf51-2e196445bc60/poster.pngInaugural Hilliard Asian Food Festival Debuts Sunday, Oct. 11 at Mill RunThe inaugural Hilliard Asian Food Festival brings street food vendors to CAM International Market on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Organizers confirmed the event is Sunday only with free admission, following Central Ohio's expanding grassroots night market movement.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6674481d-5a96-3bde-b95f-d38a7858194b/01a1178d-d6db-7eca-973a-640bae45a2b6/final.mp4292026-10-07T18:08:58Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-c79b55e7-de69-49b3-b4df-d66017ffa3dc2026-10-07T17:01:34Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-c79b55e7-de69-49b3-b4df-d66017ffa3dc/01a11750-3463-72ed-816a-5152366670922026-10-07T17:01:34Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c79b55e7-de69-49b3-b4df-d66017ffa3dc/01a11750-261a-7e4a-b10a-95d09c495f0a/poster.png'Dancing with the Stars: Live!' brings 2027 arena tour to Columbus Feb. 18Tour producers announced Wednesday that Dancing with the Stars: Live! will visit Columbus's Schottenstein Center on Feb. 18, 2027. Mirrorball presales start Oct. 8 before general ticket sales open Oct. 13.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c79b55e7-de69-49b3-b4df-d66017ffa3dc/01a11750-2192-7668-b05b-ba4408088f1c/final.mp4282026-10-07T17:01:34Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-a02f45ab-c544-451a-bec0-86133427717e2026-10-07T17:15:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-a02f45ab-c544-451a-bec0-86133427717e/01a1175d-3141-72ac-add3-c33b63a43c772026-10-07T17:15:45Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a02f45ab-c544-451a-bec0-86133427717e/01a1175d-1e77-7f2e-9420-3557fdd575ce/poster.pngJoshua Bays Sentenced to 25–30.5 Years in Fatal West Columbus Bus Stop ShootingJoshua Bays pleaded guilty Wednesday in Franklin County court to involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering for the fatal August 2025 shooting of Thomas Smith at a Franklinton COTA bus stop. He was sentenced to 25 to 30.5 years in prison, plus a consecutive year for escape.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a02f45ab-c544-451a-bec0-86133427717e/01a1175d-189d-73c8-bcc2-5c960a615975/final.mp4292026-10-07T17:15:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-1346664a-63b5-39e5-a2fe-156c8b2ca9032026-10-07T16:30:20Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-be01c5c7-9e7d-38f6-8a48-7755ad6e4fb12026-10-07T16:21:24Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-71bf63d2-dda1-32ad-af40-61a9ce0e4de12026-10-07T15:49:26Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-75f4c9fb-14c0-414b-b1f7-fe9e157854b12026-10-07T15:53:28Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-75f4c9fb-14c0-414b-b1f7-fe9e157854b1/01a11711-d9a7-77f2-ae66-1b0385d8d4792026-10-07T15:53:28Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-75f4c9fb-14c0-414b-b1f7-fe9e157854b1/01a11711-cb6b-7218-bdfd-d8ec23a902e1/poster.pngDaycare Operator Tammra Straughter Sentenced to Life for Infant MurderA Franklin County judge on Wednesday sentenced Reynoldsburg daycare operator Tammra Straughter to life in prison with parole eligibility after 15 years for the murder of five-month-old Kash Crawford-Chatman, who died in October 2023 from trauma consistent with shaking.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-75f4c9fb-14c0-414b-b1f7-fe9e157854b1/01a11711-c5b8-7bbb-ac28-dc853853bc36/final.mp4382026-10-07T15:53:28Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-49de8434-bfd6-35da-963a-1e3ceccc65372026-10-07T14:20:18Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-49de8434-bfd6-35da-963a-1e3ceccc6537/01a116bc-8845-7ab5-aef2-5ce8bff98a0b/poster.pngTrans-Siberian Orchestra brings 30th anniversary tour to Nationwide Arena Dec. 5Trans-Siberian Orchestra will bring 'The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve' to Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Dec. 5, 2026, marking 30 years of rock theater. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster, with the venue requiring contactless screening and clutches under 8 by 5 inches.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-49de8434-bfd6-35da-963a-1e3ceccc6537/01a116bc-8392-7ef1-84c8-9f4bc4b3ff37/final.mp4172026-10-07T14:20:18Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-3dcbeb6e-fb5a-4cff-91c2-11fa95d4dc902026-10-07T01:25:47Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-3dcbeb6e-fb5a-4cff-91c2-11fa95d4dc90/01a113f7-7904-7a15-8361-ab4dbef61baf2026-10-07T01:25:47Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3dcbeb6e-fb5a-4cff-91c2-11fa95d4dc90/01a113f7-7027-79c9-8e0d-d4da30d699e1/poster.pngClarendon Lane Shooting Marks Columbus's 64th Homicide of 2026Columbus police are investigating a fatal shooting Tuesday night on Clarendon Lane in southwest Columbus that killed one person. Investigators have no suspects in custody and have not released the victim's identity or a motive.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3dcbeb6e-fb5a-4cff-91c2-11fa95d4dc90/01a113f7-6c27-7d2c-9957-f727a7da54b7/final.mp4292026-10-07T01:25:47Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-2692c023-87c8-4d83-b62f-688a883481282026-10-06T22:42:51Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-2692c023-87c8-4d83-b62f-688a88348128/01a11362-4abd-762b-978e-5f424870abb82026-10-06T22:42:51Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-2692c023-87c8-4d83-b62f-688a88348128/01a11362-3fc0-7cb7-899a-5b89db4f4e6a/poster.pngJudge takes 27 felony counts under advisement as Gary Keesee Jr. bench trial concludesClosing arguments concluded Tuesday in Knox County Common Pleas Court, with Judge Richard Wetzel taking 27 felony counts against Gary Keesee Jr. under advisement. A bench verdict is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-2692c023-87c8-4d83-b62f-688a88348128/01a11362-3bf5-7efb-83cc-965a11c83f92/final.mp4302026-10-06T22:42:51Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-59fec94c-7326-4e57-9261-acbcdcfa64ef2026-10-10T04:01:20Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-24b5585e-7db0-4ce6-8f92-ab4f4f8df3272026-10-20T15:37:03Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-a2e3d863-ce59-353d-bbf1-fecdb2a9608b2026-10-20T16:24:58Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a2e3d863-ce59-353d-bbf1-fecdb2a9608b/01a15a21-5636-7cd2-8963-65c25e0fa553/poster.pngAmy Grant, Michael W. Smith, CeCe Winans bring holiday tour to Columbus Nov. 27Christian music icons Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans bring their 'Christmas Together' concert tour to Value City Arena on Friday, Nov. 27, 2026. Tickets and hotel packages are on sale through Ticketmaster.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a2e3d863-ce59-353d-bbf1-fecdb2a9608b/01a15a21-51c2-7bf3-8ea6-31e82d5632bb/final.mp4182026-10-06T20:06:27Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-3ef7a65b-abe9-33a7-b684-2f0b0569a8f82026-10-06T20:30:32Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-3ef7a65b-abe9-33a7-b684-2f0b0569a8f8/01a1312d-db8b-71c9-99d6-34b1dd89df8d2026-10-06T20:30:32Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3ef7a65b-abe9-33a7-b684-2f0b0569a8f8/01a1312d-d90e-71b3-9482-6af31c94cdb1/poster.jpgOhio Schools Must Teach 'Success Sequence' as Senate Bill 276 Takes EffectThe new law requires high school instruction on marriage and work before childbirth, provides curriculum options for districts, and creates no criminal penalties for educators.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3ef7a65b-abe9-33a7-b684-2f0b0569a8f8/01a1312d-b8bc-7b0f-8c07-0e839f637d7e/clip.mp4282026-10-06T20:04:38Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-7a17ef53-8447-42dd-8cd1-26e888a45fab2026-10-20T16:24:06Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-7a17ef53-8447-42dd-8cd1-26e888a45fab/01a1312d-9663-73e7-99fb-34cd2a0203b82026-10-20T16:24:06Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-7a17ef53-8447-42dd-8cd1-26e888a45fab/01a15a20-8671-7bae-83f2-fd1d0bf06be3/poster.pngSite Costs and Layout Changes Prompt Gahanna Tax Abatement RequestChallenging grades, shallow stormwater basins, and wetland mitigation added $500,000 to the Eastgate Flex project in Gahanna, prompting a tax abatement request that drew council scrutiny.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-7a17ef53-8447-42dd-8cd1-26e888a45fab/01a15a20-8152-74a5-af55-65994d18c80f/final.mp4452026-10-06T17:41:43Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-2e5db9ea-5bb0-444f-a7bc-a949e2f879852026-10-20T15:57:00Zhttps://piquemedia.co/features/upper-arlington-staff-recommends-denial-and-removal-of-unpermitted-above-ground-pool-22026-10-20T15:57:00Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e80632a3-c78a-36dc-aa01-d331a6ab588e2026-10-06T17:15:48Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e80632a3-c78a-36dc-aa01-d331a6ab588e/01a1312c-beab-7f78-af8e-992a31fbf9d5/poster.jpgGahanna Halves Income Tax Growth Outlook as Remote Work Squeezes Capital PlanCiting post-pandemic remote and hybrid work patterns, Gahanna officials cut projected municipal income tax growth from 4% to 2%, squeezing capital funds by $3.6 million. The shift leaves the $23M Creekside flood mitigation project unfunded in 2027 ahead of an Oct. 19 council vote.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e80632a3-c78a-36dc-aa01-d331a6ab588e/01a1312c-9534-741f-9f71-6d9366d224a8/clip.mp4322026-10-06T17:12:18Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-ae1e122c-94bb-3c25-89c1-e0571abb09d32026-10-06T17:07:10Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-8aa36015-49e3-4f0f-802e-d979a6413e4b2026-10-20T16:23:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-8aa36015-49e3-4f0f-802e-d979a6413e4b/01a1121d-4644-7adb-840e-6fb92de908b72026-10-20T16:23:55Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-8aa36015-49e3-4f0f-802e-d979a6413e4b/01a15a20-5742-7aa3-8782-5f4661ad4698/poster.pngGahanna Debates Mayoral Pay Raise Ahead of 2027 Charter DeadlineGahanna City Council is weighing whether to lift elected official salaries after a 15-year freeze, balancing Mayor Laurie Jadwin's opposition against calls for candidate accessibility. Proposed ordinances return to committee Oct. 12 ahead of a February charter deadline.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-8aa36015-49e3-4f0f-802e-d979a6413e4b/01a15a20-51ac-7acd-aa9c-58adc2fdfc26/final.mp4412026-10-06T16:19:40Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-31332851-35dc-3c53-96da-4e9bbeae2e952026-10-20T15:36:06Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-31332851-35dc-3c53-96da-4e9bbeae2e95/01a1121d-2598-7596-aebc-06085b269af72026-10-20T15:36:06Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-31332851-35dc-3c53-96da-4e9bbeae2e95/01a159f4-938f-7353-be1f-e916db2db06d/poster.pngPalace Theatre marks 100 years with Nov. 14 Ray Charles centennial concertCAPA announced an all-star concert scheduled for Nov. 14 celebrating Ray Charles to mark the Palace Theatre's 100th anniversary. Host Paul Shaffer will lead a national and Columbus lineup at the downtown landmark.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-31332851-35dc-3c53-96da-4e9bbeae2e95/01a159f4-8bf4-750c-a91e-cf8fbd3c68f2/final.mp4242026-10-06T15:57:30Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-9950171d-b3da-399d-b73c-4d5e4b345ea32026-10-06T15:51:26Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-914f4624-3a99-4403-8f3a-c0117dfe990c2026-10-20T16:22:59Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-914f4624-3a99-4403-8f3a-c0117dfe990c/01a1121d-009f-7874-92c9-c8fc8c5c7b152026-10-20T16:22:59Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-914f4624-3a99-4403-8f3a-c0117dfe990c/01a15a1f-8370-7b4e-a12c-62a66e38cb6e/poster.pngVinton County dismisses child endangerment charges against Gary Siders Sr.A Vinton County court has dismissed 16 child endangerment counts against Gary Siders Sr. after finding him unrestorably incompetent to stand trial. The court retains jurisdiction for potential civil commitment, while cases against three co-defendants remain ongoing.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-914f4624-3a99-4403-8f3a-c0117dfe990c/01a15a1f-8002-700b-84f2-a83694754fd1/final.mp4312026-10-06T14:44:25Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-0050b556-68b2-44f0-a849-dc5450bf6cdc2026-10-20T16:22:47Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-0050b556-68b2-44f0-a849-dc5450bf6cdc/01a1121c-e879-7c8d-825f-81e0670c416b2026-10-20T16:22:47Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-0050b556-68b2-44f0-a849-dc5450bf6cdc/01a15a1f-5509-7ce7-90d7-b6a9b9faad04/poster.pngTeen pleads guilty in fatal 2025 crash that killed Wellston officerAn 18-year-old entered a guilty plea in Jackson County Juvenile Court for the August 2025 OVI crash that killed off-duty Wellston Police Officer Matt Juniper. A disposition hearing is scheduled for Nov. 5.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-0050b556-68b2-44f0-a849-dc5450bf6cdc/01a15a1f-5026-714a-afdb-1ec8599c5c82/final.mp4302026-10-06T14:30:17Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-3a6fc1ce-8b33-402d-8e72-ea9fe562eac62026-10-06T04:07:43Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-ed3c0dd8-2cf8-4fb6-aa80-e17f0fce54dd2026-10-06T04:06:46Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-66484e7e-8905-4df2-8669-b3416ee219872026-10-20T15:55:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-66484e7e-8905-4df2-8669-b3416ee21987/01a10f8e-12d5-7a2c-9206-1f0143f2da7d2026-10-20T15:55:55Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-66484e7e-8905-4df2-8669-b3416ee21987/01a15a06-b9c2-7cab-bd14-b34b9c021aa5/poster.pngColumbus Council approves $2.5M for storm repairs amid clash with mayorColumbus City Council unanimously approved $2.5 million for emergency storm repairs following an August tornado, while rebuking Mayor Andrew Ginther over his separate $5 million capital proposal. Council will hold an Oct. 19 hearing on city finances.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-66484e7e-8905-4df2-8669-b3416ee21987/01a15a06-b42a-783f-b2fe-cc8d78b0b462/final.mp4382026-10-06T03:28:54Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-403b6499-02ff-44af-b521-03bfb08711cb2026-10-20T16:21:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-519ebd36-3323-4c8b-8e1b-4296bfe30f862026-10-20T15:55:43Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-68d9f778-b9f0-438b-9e74-2f7aface20952026-10-20T15:54:49Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-0bab6564-e061-425a-b6cd-e09123cbab2b2026-10-20T15:35:53Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-8ed47b53-eb9e-4c3c-956a-1f8208ff1d292026-10-05T19:59:41Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e480d264-841a-4510-ae9f-0bc4a1eb0eeb2026-10-20T16:46:09Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-e480d264-841a-4510-ae9f-0bc4a1eb0eeb/01a10f8d-c9c5-7987-928d-5c446a549ed22026-10-20T16:46:09Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e480d264-841a-4510-ae9f-0bc4a1eb0eeb/01a15a34-bbc7-7c1d-8f54-0a1d0fcf8b74/poster.pngHamburg Road bridge replacement nears Oct. 30 milestone southwest of LancasterFairfield County’s $1.66 million bridge replacement on Hamburg Road is scheduled to reach construction completion on Oct. 30 under contractor Axis Civil Construction. County officials have yet to confirm when the newly rebuilt span will reopen to traffic.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e480d264-841a-4510-ae9f-0bc4a1eb0eeb/01a15a34-b142-76ff-a4d4-384a2294c8f9/final.mp4272026-10-05T19:54:39Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-50ea55c2-2169-4cee-885a-81bfc713099c2026-10-20T16:21:49Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-50ea55c2-2169-4cee-885a-81bfc713099c/01a10f8d-7b24-7dab-b72d-4bb4e4272cdc2026-10-20T16:21:49Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-50ea55c2-2169-4cee-885a-81bfc713099c/01a15a1e-6fba-78a8-afb9-a5730aca88b2/poster.pngTyler Thomas pleads not guilty in Columbus federal court in Hailey Buzbee caseDefense counsel entered a not guilty plea Monday for Tyler Thomas in federal court in Columbus following his nine-count indictment in the kidnapping and death of Hailey Buzbee. Thomas waived appearance and remains detained in federal custody, and is presumed innocent under the law.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-50ea55c2-2169-4cee-885a-81bfc713099c/01a15a1e-69e6-7408-92d8-f195c6eb87dc/final.mp4282026-10-05T19:38:59Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-ca7b6f49-5e92-404b-b2c7-24ec2b7de1962026-10-20T16:21:42Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-dd49cfa1-67dd-3884-a177-820f53d63fe62026-10-05T18:43:38Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-dd49cfa1-67dd-3884-a177-820f53d63fe6/01a10f8d-3cba-7007-bf0e-a2d0d65c376a2026-10-05T18:43:38Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-dd49cfa1-67dd-3884-a177-820f53d63fe6/01a10f8d-3ada-70b8-80ab-d0d508016f6d/poster.jpgOhio Voter Registration Closes Monday Ahead of Nov. 3 General ElectionCentral Ohio residents have until 9 p.m. in person and 11:59 p.m. online to register before early voting starts Tuesday.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-dd49cfa1-67dd-3884-a177-820f53d63fe6/01a10f8d-2d7c-715f-b690-9c1e3b48de4e/clip.mp4342026-10-05T18:23:07Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-c51ff8a5-c077-4dee-9978-7529e7aea29a2026-10-20T16:46:01Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-498d13d9-ed05-46cb-b0b6-3db130f96b072026-10-20T15:54:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-498d13d9-ed05-46cb-b0b6-3db130f96b07/01a10f8d-574f-78c0-b556-cbbcbeccb6202026-10-20T15:54:45Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-498d13d9-ed05-46cb-b0b6-3db130f96b07/01a15a05-a355-7556-b477-075e3eb4c37f/poster.pngODOT postpones two northbound I-71 ramp closures to midweekThe Ohio Department of Transportation shifted two Columbus ramp closures to Monday night, Oct. 5, disrupting four peak commutes before reopening Thursday, Oct. 8. Active feeds still show outdated weekend dates without detour guidance.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-498d13d9-ed05-46cb-b0b6-3db130f96b07/01a15a05-9f10-78e5-b25a-5f764eaa3fab/final.mp4312026-10-05T18:11:11Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-cb894510-bb03-43f1-a65a-8b4695266a952026-10-20T16:20:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-4b37a311-d21f-4cf8-959c-44aae64a4ee62026-10-05T18:01:05Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-b3b8dd1a-a100-30ea-9f77-cd33804ac1482026-10-20T16:20:50Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b3b8dd1a-a100-30ea-9f77-cd33804ac148/01a15a1d-8a32-7696-b617-b39322085a06/poster.pngSOMBR brings 'You Are The Reason Tour' to Nationwide Arena Nov. 8Musician SOMBR is scheduled to play Nationwide Arena on Sunday, Nov. 8, joined by Dove Cameron and Hannah Jadagu. Tickets are listed on Ticketmaster with unverified availability, and arena entry enforces cashless payments and strict clutch bag limits.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b3b8dd1a-a100-30ea-9f77-cd33804ac148/01a15a1d-7f0d-7f6a-a4b5-018bfb169048/final.mp4172026-10-05T17:56:42Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-16e129ca-4660-450d-9ef2-36b62a93e0f52026-10-20T15:34:57Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-41271f2c-6544-4ba2-8b2f-ab8bae133f0c2026-10-20T15:57:53Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-63cfd6fd-2cd8-362d-88ec-0ebc8d65583a2026-10-20T16:45:53Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-54abec76-b85e-34e4-8072-35b6425b3af12026-10-20T15:53:47Zhttps://piquemedia.co/features/pique-package-54abec76-b85e-34e4-8072-35b6425b3af12026-10-20T15:53:47Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-6e7e5d45-952a-39d4-8398-7e8ed606ba932026-10-20T16:19:51Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-6e7e5d45-952a-39d4-8398-7e8ed606ba93/01a10f8c-cfec-73c8-a01e-efb1ceed9c552026-10-20T16:19:51Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6e7e5d45-952a-39d4-8398-7e8ed606ba93/01a15a1c-9e52-7e6f-805a-8f463f6a8f7c/poster.pngJeni's launches Appalachian Acorn Pie after building eastern Ohio acorn supply chainColumbus-based Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams announced on Oct. 1 the limited release of Appalachian Acorn Pie. The company spent five years building a regional supply chain with Carroll County's Route 9 cooperative and an Amish farm to forage, leach, and mill Ohio acorn flour.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6e7e5d45-952a-39d4-8398-7e8ed606ba93/01a15a1c-91a4-7ac9-854d-0247acce3a87/final.mp4262026-10-05T14:12:11Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-79297de0-0bd1-489f-b036-e2b45e41c97f2026-10-05T14:08:16Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-79297de0-0bd1-489f-b036-e2b45e41c97f/01a10f8c-b81f-7b5e-b986-40d956aa69bc2026-10-05T14:08:16Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-79297de0-0bd1-489f-b036-e2b45e41c97f/01a10f8c-ac49-779b-a33e-3bcb4db53e81/poster.jpgColumbus City Council to Hear Appeal on Denied High Street DemolitionTown High Plaza challenges a Downtown Commission tie vote blocking demolition of century-old storefronts across from Columbus Commons.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-79297de0-0bd1-489f-b036-e2b45e41c97f/01a10f8c-9402-777c-86bd-ef5e180a3832/clip.mp4382026-10-05T13:39:09Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-badd8de3-40d7-4b52-9018-921416f01ee12026-10-20T16:18:52Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-badd8de3-40d7-4b52-9018-921416f01ee1/01a10f8c-8619-72dd-8d26-5a1bf4b6aaeb2026-10-20T16:18:52Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-badd8de3-40d7-4b52-9018-921416f01ee1/01a15a1b-b630-76f2-aa45-67efeb0d9919/poster.pngWorthington Prepares Winter Deer Cull With Federal Marksmen and Prison LaborWorthington approved contracts for its winter deer cull beginning Dec. 1, deploying USDA sharpshooters over baited sites with police park closures. Harvested venison will be processed at Pickaway Correctional Institution and donated to regional food banks.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-badd8de3-40d7-4b52-9018-921416f01ee1/01a15a1b-b080-7fef-8b9d-1bb912835da3/final.mp4362026-10-05T13:31:09Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-9ec4bd9b-080e-454b-97f7-88109b9fb8b22026-10-20T16:18:38Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-3206e282-eb1e-4319-aa5f-c7cb4b49810b2026-10-20T15:52:42Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-3206e282-eb1e-4319-aa5f-c7cb4b49810b/01a10f8c-60ae-7451-830a-dd045a3372e22026-10-20T15:52:42Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3206e282-eb1e-4319-aa5f-c7cb4b49810b/01a15a03-cc34-7119-9cfc-78a1234e4865/poster.png1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized in Late-Night Linwood ShootingColumbus police are investigating a late-night shooting in the Linwood neighborhood that left one person dead and another hospitalized. Homicide detectives are seeking public tips through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3206e282-eb1e-4319-aa5f-c7cb4b49810b/01a15a03-c8b9-7668-ac22-a67b1f6a5ae4/final.mp4312026-10-05T10:33:29Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-c1211586-881f-48d8-9e5a-c8a656d9a68a2026-10-20T16:45:06Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-c1211586-881f-48d8-9e5a-c8a656d9a68a/01a10f8c-4d15-7cef-9d0d-00871fac690f2026-10-20T16:45:06Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c1211586-881f-48d8-9e5a-c8a656d9a68a/01a15a33-bcd5-7557-ab2f-fa1f2e809bb4/poster.pngOhio 90-day gas tax holiday takes effect with $725M surplus backfillOhio’s 90-day fuel tax holiday took effect Sunday, Oct. 4, cutting 38.5 cents per gallon on gas and 47 cents on diesel through Jan. 2. A $725 million state surplus transfer protects highway projects while retailers face an enforcement mandate to pass savings to drivers.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c1211586-881f-48d8-9e5a-c8a656d9a68a/01a15a33-b7d7-75e8-b6f9-727581be4ba8/final.mp4282026-10-05T04:18:17Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e7050cd2-7222-4920-8e5b-19ded3619cad2026-10-04T17:38:13Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-e7050cd2-7222-4920-8e5b-19ded3619cad/01a10f8c-299a-7112-bcd0-6fd1e78f4a252026-10-04T17:38:13Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e7050cd2-7222-4920-8e5b-19ded3619cad/01a10f8c-27b1-7d9a-803d-19d8dd7b2d69/poster.jpgMan charged with murder after fatal stabbing of Brandon Parsons in Milo-GroganColumbus police were dispatched early Sunday to Cleveland and Reynolds avenues, where 40-year-old Brandon Parsons suffered fatal stab wounds.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e7050cd2-7222-4920-8e5b-19ded3619cad/01a10f8c-1812-7180-a290-ffebc338631a/clip.mp4282026-10-04T17:26:56Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-97ed5e71-c732-45ba-9e5a-4f57698eb7d82026-10-20T16:17:46Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-97ed5e71-c732-45ba-9e5a-4f57698eb7d8/01a10f8c-0da1-7446-8642-724b44a20e8e2026-10-20T16:17:46Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-97ed5e71-c732-45ba-9e5a-4f57698eb7d8/01a15a1a-b57c-7718-8eaa-cf3be4168310/poster.png3 Sentenced in Marion Fentanyl Ring Run from State PrisonInmate Jose Lopez and distributor Brandon Young received double-digit prison terms Friday, while Hailey Nagel received probation for laundering proceeds. County prosecutors and the MARMET Drug Task Force unraveled the ring using recorded calls from Orient.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-97ed5e71-c732-45ba-9e5a-4f57698eb7d8/01a15a1a-b1ba-74a0-9bd5-e8576c4127ce/final.mp4292026-10-04T13:09:59Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-f6ad8e67-91ed-49cd-983a-d7ed196b40e52026-10-20T16:44:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-f6ad8e67-91ed-49cd-983a-d7ed196b40e5/01a10f8b-f1ff-7b9b-b1f1-09f5db25f7372026-10-20T16:44:55Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-f6ad8e67-91ed-49cd-983a-d7ed196b40e5/01a15a33-93e6-7d8d-b8f7-888e872cab42/poster.pngLyle Odelein, inaugural Blue Jackets captain and Stanley Cup champion, dies at 58The Columbus Blue Jackets honored Lyle Odelein with a moment of silence Saturday after his death at age 58. The veteran defenseman anchored Columbus during its 2000-01 inaugural season.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-f6ad8e67-91ed-49cd-983a-d7ed196b40e5/01a15a33-9047-7c0e-b3e0-6cbb6a7294ef/final.mp4332026-10-04T12:39:24Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-a4c689b5-8a6e-4d4e-b30c-e18fc154df812026-10-04T12:03:03Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-a4c689b5-8a6e-4d4e-b30c-e18fc154df81/01a10f8b-da37-7626-9f51-a468c37469162026-10-04T12:03:03Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a4c689b5-8a6e-4d4e-b30c-e18fc154df81/01a10f8b-d84a-73c4-901e-e088a48c9a06/poster.jpgOne Dead, One Injured in Accidental Shooting at North Columbus MotelPolice responded early Sunday to the Double Ten Hotel on Zumstein Drive after a man accidentally shot himself and struck a second person.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a4c689b5-8a6e-4d4e-b30c-e18fc154df81/01a10f8b-cb72-74a9-8ca0-05a0de317334/clip.mp4252026-10-04T11:51:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-c7ada831-e45e-4a98-a87b-ac7f5ba8c22b2026-10-20T16:17:31Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-c7ada831-e45e-4a98-a87b-ac7f5ba8c22b/01a10f8b-b5a7-7d8d-a51f-61b663bfeca32026-10-20T16:17:31Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c7ada831-e45e-4a98-a87b-ac7f5ba8c22b/01a15a1a-8504-7820-b87b-3957b634afa3/poster.pngEast Columbus shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 critically injured on Barnett RoadColumbus police responded around 2:15 a.m. Sunday to a shooting in the 900 block of Barnett Road, where two victims were hospitalized in critical condition and one died. Homicide detectives are investigating, with no suspects or victim identities released.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c7ada831-e45e-4a98-a87b-ac7f5ba8c22b/01a15a1a-8053-7f73-997e-f5753ba02f6b/final.mp4292026-10-04T11:23:00Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-0eed2171-c6d3-44cc-8dbc-a41973760a7b2026-10-20T15:33:58Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-0eed2171-c6d3-44cc-8dbc-a41973760a7b/01a10f8b-9ab0-732b-abd4-0c14b157ccbd2026-10-20T15:33:58Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-0eed2171-c6d3-44cc-8dbc-a41973760a7b/01a159f2-a46b-7716-93d1-92a2bea621b6/poster.pngRichard Tyler Campbell sentenced Sept. 30 to 25 years for child exploitationRichard Tyler Campbell was sentenced Sept. 30 in Columbus federal court to 25 years in prison for child exploitation crimes following a multi-defendant investigation sparked by NCMEC tipline reports. The prosecution was led under Project Safe Childhood by federal authorities.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-0eed2171-c6d3-44cc-8dbc-a41973760a7b/01a159f2-9fa0-7249-b86d-06e9db7c189c/final.mp4282026-10-03T14:15:08Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-81b69662-545f-4c1e-98d0-45ac8cc720032026-10-20T16:43:57Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-81b69662-545f-4c1e-98d0-45ac8cc72003/01a10f8b-7e0b-7061-9606-14f0003711be2026-10-20T16:43:57Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-81b69662-545f-4c1e-98d0-45ac8cc72003/01a15a32-afb4-7a54-8f84-024f2af26aa7/poster.pngDelaware Food Pantry Ex-Director Indicted in Alleged $37,500 TheftKathryn Whiting, former co-director of Delaware's Eastside Mission Food Pantry, faces felony charges alleging she stole at least $37,500 from the charity and elderly donors between 2024 and 2026. All charges are allegations and Whiting is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-81b69662-545f-4c1e-98d0-45ac8cc72003/01a15a32-a661-7e62-83c2-a08455333ccc/final.mp4272026-10-03T13:18:11Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-58c5df58-be2b-4196-9167-8b547a3ca95f2026-10-20T15:52:33Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-58c5df58-be2b-4196-9167-8b547a3ca95f/01a10f8b-6189-7b9d-a441-950168164a8a2026-10-20T15:52:33Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-58c5df58-be2b-4196-9167-8b547a3ca95f/01a15a03-a639-7086-a6c2-281fd63f94be/poster.pngTrump approves major disaster declaration for seven Ohio countiesPresident Donald Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for seven Ohio counties impacted by severe August storms, while 16 requested counties remain under federal review. The aid unlocks FEMA individual assistance grants and SBA disaster loans for affected residents.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-58c5df58-be2b-4196-9167-8b547a3ca95f/01a15a03-a00e-79cc-b757-4b55bd35fedb/final.mp4352026-10-02T23:43:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-cbe57a6b-6196-4df6-8466-1e58bdb102d42026-10-02T21:41:54Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-cbe57a6b-6196-4df6-8466-1e58bdb102d4/01a10f8b-416d-72f2-a471-02a0898dcd5d2026-10-02T21:41:54Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-cbe57a6b-6196-4df6-8466-1e58bdb102d4/01a10f8b-3f79-765e-9828-405cadb7cb6d/poster.jpgBayer Plans $2.2 Billion Biopharmaceutical Facility in New AlbanyThe phased biomanufacturing campus is expected to create 600 permanent jobs, supported by state training and economic incentives.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-cbe57a6b-6196-4df6-8466-1e58bdb102d4/01a10f8b-38c4-7b7e-855d-21395db7bb58/clip.mp4302026-10-02T21:25:14Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-a5605ad8-929b-4872-9bd0-3acddafea0e42026-10-20T16:16:38Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-a5605ad8-929b-4872-9bd0-3acddafea0e4/01a10f8b-3015-712d-8cd6-2c2a2579843f2026-10-20T16:16:38Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a5605ad8-929b-4872-9bd0-3acddafea0e4/01a15a19-a75d-75f2-941a-6ed9deaecabf/poster.pngCanal Winchester Council to review proposed 34% utility rate hike MondayCanal Winchester City Council is scheduled to review a multi-year proposal Monday to raise average monthly water and sewer bills from $58.50 to $78.33 by 2030. Officials say the 8% annual hikes would fund a $25 million water reclamation project and replace an aging utility building.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a5605ad8-929b-4872-9bd0-3acddafea0e4/01a15a19-a0a9-75b1-9b7c-453a9a5e9b19/final.mp4282026-10-02T20:59:47Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-d4b31578-aaea-4dd7-8bf2-016e87d532902026-10-20T16:42:57Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-d4b31578-aaea-4dd7-8bf2-016e87d53290/01a10f8b-1203-729a-ba8e-71bcab6bb41f2026-10-20T16:42:57Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-d4b31578-aaea-4dd7-8bf2-016e87d53290/01a15a31-c6d4-72ed-8e81-f01d19ad75da/poster.pngWorthington Approves Joya’s Cafe Expansion and Evening Dinner HoursWorthington officials approved plans on Sept. 10 for Joya’s Cafe to expand into the adjacent former Grid Furnishings space, adding roughly 60 seats, a bar, and dinner service. The cafe plans to maintain daytime service during construction toward a 2027 opening.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-d4b31578-aaea-4dd7-8bf2-016e87d53290/01a15a31-bfd3-70ec-aed4-f7f861836d44/final.mp4282026-10-02T20:54:04Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e6e0e5f4-ec89-4954-8f8d-a68655fae2d32026-10-20T16:42:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-00d574cc-9afb-4974-ac70-4c4c687c80212026-10-20T16:15:19Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-23838070-7fb8-400f-8688-777d97901d712026-10-20T15:32:56Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-23838070-7fb8-400f-8688-777d97901d71/01a10f8a-cf8a-7758-bc9d-66025a0e19922026-10-20T15:32:56Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-23838070-7fb8-400f-8688-777d97901d71/01a159f1-ad20-7656-81ca-895ab9422c4a/poster.pngColumbus approves variance for 300-unit Grandview Crossing expansionColumbus City Council approved variance CV26-050 on Sept. 28, allowing Thrive Companies to develop a 300-unit apartment complex on Dublin Road. Visuals reflect filed site plans, though exterior facade materials remain conceptual interpretations pending building permits.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-23838070-7fb8-400f-8688-777d97901d71/01a159f1-a5b7-7d32-b6d5-0fa2810c3ba6/final.mp4342026-10-02T18:55:09Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-7e422f3d-6eff-48c1-958c-5efbdc6dd6c42026-10-02T18:49:09Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-7f849cfe-11de-4f2c-9eec-a37f659d53842026-10-20T16:14:20Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-474700a9-4b44-4546-92c6-d666f4f394c72026-10-20T16:13:17Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-26b00f49-3cd7-4e5f-9441-992dacdcc0322026-10-20T15:32:43Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-826bda6c-b424-4d9b-8684-687caa5c18a52026-10-20T16:42:37Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-9fff878e-777c-4858-b9c9-72c19ad451762026-10-02T14:23:02Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-46d6476f-0e45-480c-9d2a-0bde58e247682026-10-02T13:52:37Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-7cfb0dd7-09ad-4679-a835-c698f7792dab2026-10-20T16:12:21Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-7cfb0dd7-09ad-4679-a835-c698f7792dab/01a10f8a-5d46-757f-82b0-893e54a7807c2026-10-20T16:12:21Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-7cfb0dd7-09ad-4679-a835-c698f7792dab/01a15a15-c376-7cef-87b9-861f77317528/poster.pngODOT targets October 2026 completion for $16.3M US 42 overhaulODOT District 6 and contractor Shelly & Sands are scheduled to complete a $16.26 million rehabilitation of U.S. Route 42 by Oct. 31, 2026. The 4.92-mile project integrates safety funds, with final surface paving dependent on fall weather.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-7cfb0dd7-09ad-4679-a835-c698f7792dab/01a15a15-becd-7858-b9fc-ba40bae40208/final.mp4312026-10-02T12:30:36Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-6ff059ba-8b8d-4348-98f4-2173b97f979a2026-10-20T16:41:49Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-6ff059ba-8b8d-4348-98f4-2173b97f979a/01a10f8a-3e36-799b-bca5-6ec8df250c672026-10-20T16:41:49Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6ff059ba-8b8d-4348-98f4-2173b97f979a/01a15a30-c32f-7e44-b242-517fc7e5f66d/poster.pngNewark's $2.7M Granville Road Bridge and Multi-Use Path Wrap Up in Late OctoberContractor Rietschlin Construction is completing a new arch culvert over Log Pond Run and an OSU Newark path connection, with records targeting an Oct. 30 finish.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6ff059ba-8b8d-4348-98f4-2173b97f979a/01a15a30-b9e5-739b-9b2b-44e356fc418f/final.mp4362026-10-02T12:27:49Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-5a61a8a9-c65d-4ab3-93fa-b50b06dd790c2026-10-20T15:51:40Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-5a61a8a9-c65d-4ab3-93fa-b50b06dd790c/01a10f8a-0aa5-79de-bec6-8cfc85cd7a1f2026-10-20T15:51:40Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-5a61a8a9-c65d-4ab3-93fa-b50b06dd790c/01a15a02-d573-7c84-8668-38c01a4a01ed/poster.pngSR 158 and Coonpath Road Roundabout Reopening Set for Nov. 1 in Fairfield CountyThe six-month closure at State Route 158 and Coonpath Road will conclude November 1 as ODOT District 5 and Shelly & Sands complete a $2.32 million single-lane roundabout to eliminate severe crashes. State-route detours will lift, with only minor off-peak punch-list work expected.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-5a61a8a9-c65d-4ab3-93fa-b50b06dd790c/01a15a02-d10b-73ad-ad01-ae45ff9101ba/final.mp4322026-10-02T12:26:39Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-2b607ffa-8909-47b5-8d9c-2c04451c41e02026-10-20T15:31:49Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-8351667c-3c3b-4602-b9ab-b6e7967f3d722026-10-20T16:11:20Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-8351667c-3c3b-4602-b9ab-b6e7967f3d72/01a10f89-d4b3-76ee-bd2c-f493773346cf2026-10-20T16:11:20Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-8351667c-3c3b-4602-b9ab-b6e7967f3d72/01a15a14-d568-751a-aca9-01a20a7a910b/poster.pngFormer Catholic Foundation VP Scott Hartman arrested on online child sex abuse chargesFormer Catholic Foundation senior vice president Scott Hartman was arrested Thursday on felony charges involving online child sexual abuse and terminated immediately. Investigators with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office say the investigation remains ongoing.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-8351667c-3c3b-4602-b9ab-b6e7967f3d72/01a15a14-d14d-734a-ba4c-d59b5ad54a23/final.mp4292026-10-02T03:16:49Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-324a1d2f-e25b-420d-98b1-0faa398dd6092026-10-20T15:51:27Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-324a1d2f-e25b-420d-98b1-0faa398dd609/01a10f89-bab2-7559-b707-5691c19915502026-10-20T15:51:27Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-324a1d2f-e25b-420d-98b1-0faa398dd609/01a15a02-a618-708a-a0de-445ace7e75ac/poster.pngDriver Killed in Crash on US-23 South Ramp at I-270 in Franklin CountyThe Franklin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash on the US-23 South ramp from I-270 East after a Chevy pickup hit a stopped Freightliner semi-trailer, killing the driver. Multiple agencies responded, and the victim's identity is withheld pending next-of-kin notification.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-324a1d2f-e25b-420d-98b1-0faa398dd609/01a15a02-a334-7106-abc6-c309befeb76e/final.mp4282026-10-02T01:17:03Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-b8eff5ae-d6d0-4097-951a-b94eb8a683022026-10-20T16:11:09Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b8eff5ae-d6d0-4097-951a-b94eb8a68302/01a15a14-b108-7c01-a652-4e4c2262367e/poster.pngGateway Fence seeks storage setback variance at 2851 Lazar RoadGary Nagle has filed a council variance to reduce outdoor materials storage setbacks from 100 feet to 10 feet on a 4.24-acre southwest Columbus parcel. The Southwest Area Commission reviews the request Oct. 15 ahead of city council action.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b8eff5ae-d6d0-4097-951a-b94eb8a68302/01a15a14-a912-7fc9-82ba-70832971c003/final.mp4282026-10-02T00:31:05Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-33895bb3-32f8-4203-975e-2116c35ab3692026-10-20T16:41:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-33895bb3-32f8-4203-975e-2116c35ab369/01a10f89-7e48-7edb-8d8d-72d25bdb05fd2026-10-20T16:41:35Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-33895bb3-32f8-4203-975e-2116c35ab369/01a15a30-8c11-7023-80e9-12fb2ab85439/poster.pngColumbus shuts down Morse Road Motel 6 over chronic crime, safety hazardsColumbus City Attorney Zach Klein secured an emergency court order shuttering the Morse Road Motel 6 after over 160 police and fire calls since 2025. Occupants must vacate by Oct. 13 while remediation is completed, followed by 30- and 60-day city inspections.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-33895bb3-32f8-4203-975e-2116c35ab369/01a15a30-87c7-716e-83d4-324241088a14/final.mp4262026-10-01T23:14:54Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-3b180753-0fee-4431-b7e0-b0762160d37f2026-10-20T15:50:33Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-3b180753-0fee-4431-b7e0-b0762160d37f/01a10f89-68b3-7f03-ba5c-e8127260165a2026-10-20T15:50:33Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3b180753-0fee-4431-b7e0-b0762160d37f/01a15a01-cd67-709b-a66c-5dbad1161531/poster.pngUpper Arlington priest dies after vehicle collision; crash under investigationMonsignor John G. Johnson of Saint Agatha Church has died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday while walking in Upper Arlington. Police continue to investigate the crash with no charges announced, and a funeral Mass celebrated by Bishop Earl Fernandes is set for Oct. 10.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3b180753-0fee-4431-b7e0-b0762160d37f/01a15a01-c913-7a30-ae65-4cc024b3920e/final.mp4282026-10-01T20:46:41Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-75c3318c-2cd4-479a-b3d6-6b5e6519a27e2026-10-20T16:10:11Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-75c3318c-2cd4-479a-b3d6-6b5e6519a27e/01a10f89-50ef-79c4-913c-4136cbe812752026-10-20T16:10:11Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-75c3318c-2cd4-479a-b3d6-6b5e6519a27e/01a15a13-c5e8-7b86-b144-d43554db6b0b/poster.pngUpper Arlington Proposes Judicial Warrant Standard for Flock License Plate SearchesOrdinance 38-2026 requires police to secure Mayor's Court magistrate approval under a probable cause warrant standard for license plate searches older than eight days. UAPD Policy 303.18 establishes a three-tier access system capped at 30 days of retention with mandatory monthly audits.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-75c3318c-2cd4-479a-b3d6-6b5e6519a27e/01a15a13-c106-78a1-805f-93c83261ef3a/final.mp4322026-10-01T20:46:07Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-723994fc-6fc0-438c-9551-5f247a3d65962026-10-20T16:09:58Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-723994fc-6fc0-438c-9551-5f247a3d6596/01a10f89-31ea-71c2-ae4f-10eae4fa1c932026-10-20T16:09:58Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-723994fc-6fc0-438c-9551-5f247a3d6596/01a15a13-9a39-7954-aae5-5ac1d6944bbf/poster.pngU.S. 23 lane restrictions in South Bloomfield extend through Oct. 31 for punch listDaily lane restrictions on U.S. 23 in South Bloomfield linger through Oct. 31 for punch-list work and inspections following ODOT PID 118853's completed resurfacing.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-723994fc-6fc0-438c-9551-5f247a3d6596/01a15a13-966b-74ac-907b-eb5b6c50ed15/final.mp4272026-10-01T20:28:31Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-8e3fd566-fedb-3005-a938-caab701386272026-10-01T20:23:34Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-03147870-48f2-4d63-92e6-0167f2b7441c2026-10-20T15:31:42Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-ae43ef74-90a9-43fe-89e5-a44164dd39582026-10-01T17:10:26Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-bb7de20f-7d3b-4f70-9a76-6e981caf9a602026-10-20T16:40:41Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-bb7de20f-7d3b-4f70-9a76-6e981caf9a60/01a10f89-0503-7cc4-ba56-558689375e3e2026-10-20T16:40:41Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-bb7de20f-7d3b-4f70-9a76-6e981caf9a60/01a15a2f-b2d3-7564-9342-14ab52f70d13/poster.pngMan Charged in 2012 Columbus Homicide After Confessing to PoliceShamieke Pugh traveled from Los Angeles to Columbus and confessed to fatally shooting Raymundo Lopez during a 2012 robbery, according to police affidavits and court records. Pugh was arraigned on murder charges in Franklin County Municipal Court, where proceedings remain pending.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-bb7de20f-7d3b-4f70-9a76-6e981caf9a60/01a15a2f-ada1-798c-b237-388ddfb095ef/final.mp4352026-10-01T16:46:09Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-5a2c2e39-7781-3715-a48d-41d1f1225b772026-10-20T16:09:02Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-5a2c2e39-7781-3715-a48d-41d1f1225b77/01a10f88-dc68-71a5-8de6-d5ba0b81ed602026-10-20T16:09:02Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-5a2c2e39-7781-3715-a48d-41d1f1225b77/01a15a12-bb16-7e0d-bf59-4c5b27f7037b/poster.pngPolaris Entertainment Hub Expands as Magic Mountain Closes an EraAfter decades of family memories at Magic Mountain, Lyra Drive in Polaris is transforming with Carvana's car vending tower and a massive 125,000-square-foot indoor karting complex from Supercharged Entertainment.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-5a2c2e39-7781-3715-a48d-41d1f1225b77/01a15a12-b59f-7cff-9288-0bc4c5f37092/final.mp4352026-10-01T16:27:03Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-d22cc689-0d83-3171-93df-368fdae1dcc02026-10-01T16:17:53Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-8f99fc06-1a31-4ace-a8c4-9aa9ed4f12fc2026-10-20T16:40:27Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-7a6d74b7-397b-4c3e-8f95-4e5dc1cdff7c2026-10-01T15:30:19Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-7a6d74b7-397b-4c3e-8f95-4e5dc1cdff7c/01a10f88-b162-7ff2-a269-83336aeef9bb2026-10-01T15:30:19Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-7a6d74b7-397b-4c3e-8f95-4e5dc1cdff7c/01a10f88-af63-7797-83cf-3432a7f0d895/poster.jpgOhio Suspends Fuel Taxes for 90 Days as State Surplus Offsets Road FundingCentral Ohio drivers could see lower pump prices this week, though retailers face software hurdles and federal fuel taxes remain intact.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-7a6d74b7-397b-4c3e-8f95-4e5dc1cdff7c/01a10f88-a408-7332-a8cf-e13a79698d18/clip.mp4312026-10-01T15:17:11Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-6fc7ba64-8009-49f4-a1d1-6f71655588872026-10-20T16:08:04Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-6fc7ba64-8009-49f4-a1d1-6f7165558887/01a10f88-9a63-7054-b9df-d245a82112af2026-10-20T16:08:04Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6fc7ba64-8009-49f4-a1d1-6f7165558887/01a15a11-d67e-7bc6-aafb-a4d3aae03a92/poster.pngODOT Extends Tollgate Road Closure at SR 204 to Nov. 1 for Roundabout ConstructionODOT District 5 has extended the full closure of Tollgate Road at State Route 204 by 16 days through November 1 as The Shelly Company builds a single-lane roundabout. State feeds designate no official detour, leaving Violet Township and Pickerington commuters to seek alternate local routes.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6fc7ba64-8009-49f4-a1d1-6f7165558887/01a15a11-d13e-7b60-9515-7b8993b2f113/final.mp4322026-10-01T12:58:06Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-7a90a8db-3547-443b-ac5b-1262ea0bd5cb2026-10-20T16:07:02Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-7a90a8db-3547-443b-ac5b-1262ea0bd5cb/01a10f88-7bd1-764c-8dcd-050ecdef81f72026-10-20T16:07:02Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-7a90a8db-3547-443b-ac5b-1262ea0bd5cb/01a15a10-eb66-79b0-8e00-498381491ca9/poster.pngODOT Recommends 18.2-Mile Route for Proposed US 23 to I-71 ConnectorA final ODOT feasibility study recommends an 18.2-mile connector linking US 23 near Waldo to I-71 past Ashley, potentially saving 22 morning commute minutes. However, tolling could cut daily traffic by 61%, local farmers worry about lost land, and no construction funding is currently secured.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-7a90a8db-3547-443b-ac5b-1262ea0bd5cb/01a15a10-e81c-75f1-93be-d4b6f82e1797/final.mp4362026-10-01T03:41:05Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-8dc13fc2-c3a0-474e-8563-bc1b591ec90d2026-10-20T16:39:34Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-8dc13fc2-c3a0-474e-8563-bc1b591ec90d/01a10f88-6707-7fc5-b603-4e515c4660262026-10-20T16:39:34Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-8dc13fc2-c3a0-474e-8563-bc1b591ec90d/01a15a2e-ab99-7b0e-9fab-186287713fd4/poster.pngBexley City Council Elects Michael C. Price as MayorBexley City Council appointed longtime Recreation and Parks Director Michael C. Price to complete the unexpired mayoral term of Ben Kessler, who stepped down after 14 years to lead the Columbus Partnership's Regional Housing Coalition.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-8dc13fc2-c3a0-474e-8563-bc1b591ec90d/01a15a2e-a233-78ee-8bb0-8b18ec6a1037/final.mp4222026-10-01T01:39:42Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-a0c941a1-c512-4a8c-a586-4ec58d9e2b8e2026-10-05T21:05:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-d4b8c2d3-829a-4d33-8c2d-282ab74741992026-09-30T23:54:49Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-106449c1-e504-44d3-ae0c-0155768ee1e82026-10-20T15:49:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-106449c1-e504-44d3-ae0c-0155768ee1e8/01a10f88-35a6-7cd7-9ceb-408f2471a02e2026-10-20T15:49:35Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-106449c1-e504-44d3-ae0c-0155768ee1e8/01a15a00-e6d3-70f4-a1db-a4185f903a7f/poster.pngConceptual Plans Filed for 25-Story Downtown Tower The EstrellaBluestone Brothers and Berardi+ Partners have submitted conceptual designs for The Estrella, a 25-story tower on East Rich Street. The filing initiates Columbus Downtown Commission review and remains strictly conceptual, not a building permit or final approval.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-106449c1-e504-44d3-ae0c-0155768ee1e8/01a15a00-e11d-7bd3-9be0-c51826cc16a3/final.mp4402026-09-30T23:53:54Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-440a1ef9-130c-4ccb-992f-d9e2b290be412026-10-20T16:06:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-440a1ef9-130c-4ccb-992f-d9e2b290be41/01a10f87-fc65-7e9c-94b4-00ea31533d562026-10-20T16:06:55Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-440a1ef9-130c-4ccb-992f-d9e2b290be41/01a15a10-ce76-7130-bb4f-3cb787a451a7/poster.pngOhio AG Wilson Launches Task Force on Sexual Assault Kit NoncomplianceOhio Attorney General Andy Wilson named a 17-member working group—including Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant—after over 900 agencies failed to submit mandated rape kit data. State officials say tracking gaps differ from untested backlogs and will propose legislative fixes by year-end.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-440a1ef9-130c-4ccb-992f-d9e2b290be41/01a15a10-ca4d-77b6-bff8-80884c5cc333/final.mp4382026-09-30T23:40:21Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e6fc0cab-5b9f-485e-bda1-1df35968dc052026-10-20T16:38:36Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-e6fc0cab-5b9f-485e-bda1-1df35968dc05/01a10f87-e2f3-7022-8d7b-bbe3007acbfc2026-10-20T16:38:36Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e6fc0cab-5b9f-485e-bda1-1df35968dc05/01a15a2d-ca7b-75db-9ad5-c60e4c2d1064/poster.pngJoseph Gerich pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal University District stabbingJoseph Gerich pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter for the fatal November 2025 stabbing of Robert Russell on North High Street. Gerich faces one to three years in prison, with a sentencing hearing yet to be scheduled.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e6fc0cab-5b9f-485e-bda1-1df35968dc05/01a15a2d-b801-79d3-99eb-e1ee34f8480d/final.mp4302026-09-30T21:09:01Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-1f73f36c-5658-4fec-b830-3779b553a7982026-10-20T16:37:39Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-323ea4b8-a62b-4077-9e8a-45608aa707062026-10-20T15:48:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-323ea4b8-a62b-4077-9e8a-45608aa70706/01a10f87-c0c1-7cc9-8878-ab388db922c62026-10-20T15:48:35Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-323ea4b8-a62b-4077-9e8a-45608aa70706/01a159ff-fd3c-7249-a63f-862f529248d6/poster.pngFive-Unit Infill Proposed at South Wayne and Safford in HilltopA developer has filed plans for two residential buildings with five units on a 40-foot corner lot in Columbus's Hilltop. The project seeks five zoning variances ahead of reviews by the Greater Hilltop Area Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-323ea4b8-a62b-4077-9e8a-45608aa70706/01a159ff-f94a-78bf-a76b-ac50fa9c9155/final.mp4292026-09-30T20:08:20Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-118d2413-4490-38e8-9807-a47eec8c272e2026-10-20T15:30:50Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-118d2413-4490-38e8-9807-a47eec8c272e/01a10f87-9de4-7253-b230-b6226531fc072026-10-20T15:30:50Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-118d2413-4490-38e8-9807-a47eec8c272e/01a159ef-bf0d-78a6-9654-8bf80648c39d/poster.pngOhio Senate passes bill pausing state fuel tax for 90 daysThe Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 475 to pause the state fuel tax for 90 days, replacing $725 million in road funds from the general revenue surplus. Immediate enactment requires a two-thirds emergency supermajority.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-118d2413-4490-38e8-9807-a47eec8c272e/01a159ef-b9d2-7849-9496-1a648698e197/final.mp4392026-09-30T20:05:07Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-70beb47b-38b7-3297-a890-e2d90e4fce1a2026-10-20T16:05:57Zhttps://piquemedia.co/features/worthington-proposes-micromobility-rules-as-suburbs-grapple-with-e-device-regulation-22026-10-20T16:05:57Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-709a24c9-6ef2-4168-a966-b4524b3575232026-10-20T16:05:41Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-befd240d-bad9-468f-8148-8f5eb2ad627b2026-09-30T19:18:03Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-993b5ed7-5fa1-4127-b383-f222afad8dfa2026-10-20T16:37:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-993b5ed7-5fa1-4127-b383-f222afad8dfa/01a10f87-15c1-7b18-a9ac-a64b97fef71c2026-10-20T16:37:35Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-993b5ed7-5fa1-4127-b383-f222afad8dfa/01a15a2c-db79-7901-9903-4b747cefbe67/poster.pngBlostein/Overly Proposes 'Ghosthaus' Pocket Park to Replace Historic Downtown HouseBlostein/Overly Architects has filed plans with Columbus to dismantle a deteriorated house at 195 S. Washington Ave. for a public pocket park titled Ghosthaus. The 'remolition' design builds half the garden from reclaimed brick and stone, tracing the original building's footprint.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-993b5ed7-5fa1-4127-b383-f222afad8dfa/01a15a2c-d2b7-75d8-a9cc-e4dd4d57fb64/final.mp4342026-09-30T18:57:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-3843dbc7-81a8-4ea9-a971-d9d2431232162026-09-30T18:53:37Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-b7c7aaab-8540-3b4e-9bcc-526f9e31cdbb2026-10-20T16:36:36Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-b7c7aaab-8540-3b4e-9bcc-526f9e31cdbb/01a10f86-db2d-7b83-afa7-21edcd8606832026-10-20T16:36:36Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b7c7aaab-8540-3b4e-9bcc-526f9e31cdbb/01a15a2b-f696-7788-9908-c1f8de3e988c/poster.pngReynoldsburg Enacts $45,733 Contract for Police Lot Fleet EV ChargerReynoldsburg City Council enacted Ordinance No. 65-2026 on Sept. 28, authorizing Mayor Joe Begeny to execute a $45,733 General Fund contract with Ohio Electric Services for a police department lot EV charging station to power municipal fleet vehicles rather than public traffic.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b7c7aaab-8540-3b4e-9bcc-526f9e31cdbb/01a15a2b-efd5-7619-b134-e6322b9be8d2/final.mp4302026-09-30T18:42:02Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-b803c39a-ccbe-3617-bfe1-5cc1505c32e92026-10-20T16:36:25Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-7f138e9d-9bcb-362c-82a0-db93dcad50962026-09-30T20:02:01Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-1a99347e-4bb4-3621-8630-5b0dab6dbf662026-10-20T16:05:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-1a18af7d-eeb6-36ed-a109-a32ba47fea042026-10-20T15:29:44Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-1a18af7d-eeb6-36ed-a109-a32ba47fea04/01a10f86-a437-7d7c-a35f-62363646824a2026-10-20T15:29:44Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-1a18af7d-eeb6-36ed-a109-a32ba47fea04/01a159ee-bc63-7041-851c-30e322afdab6/poster.pngGahanna Mayor and Council Clash Over Ceremonial ProclamationsA proposed Council rule requiring joint sponsorship or advance vetting for proclamations drew pushback from Mayor Laurie Jadwin on separation-of-powers grounds. The measure remains in drafting and did not appear on subsequent agendas.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-1a18af7d-eeb6-36ed-a109-a32ba47fea04/01a159ee-b633-7a2e-83ca-cd7c3b0de19c/final.mp4392026-09-30T18:02:06Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-3e64eac7-2ea3-3d7c-9581-b26793409c7c2026-10-20T15:47:31Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-3e64eac7-2ea3-3d7c-9581-b26793409c7c/01a10f86-7f34-75cc-8c10-8bfc5bc67c572026-10-20T15:47:31Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3e64eac7-2ea3-3d7c-9581-b26793409c7c/01a159ff-0664-72d7-b28d-a1c585dcaad4/poster.pngWorthington Halts Flock Camera Data Sharing in 6-1 Council VoteWorthington City Council voted Sept. 21, 2026, to immediately stop sharing license plate reader data with outside police departments pending regional rules and a December report. The move follows camera pauses across central Ohio and privacy concerns over 378,000 monthly scans.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-3e64eac7-2ea3-3d7c-9581-b26793409c7c/01a159ff-00f1-7e2b-afea-0f566ae5678d/final.mp4442026-09-30T17:58:36Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-d194f4c1-978f-3cf3-8551-92a580e548c12026-09-30T17:43:18Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-5c6614eb-12c5-4dc1-a350-8f8a3e077f2c2026-10-20T16:36:19Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e6a108f7-0206-4076-86f1-4e02f0b2a8c62026-09-30T17:26:21Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-d604e5ea-a01f-4afc-ab56-7f1f802346842026-09-30T16:51:38Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-89adcf9f-b65b-4657-8e3f-109e2b7aae612026-10-02T00:22:54Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-b17ac65a-0193-4c61-9c8e-a7d0e76c8a212026-10-20T16:35:27Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-b17ac65a-0193-4c61-9c8e-a7d0e76c8a21/01a10f86-3700-77eb-ac26-8c110a94dcdd2026-10-20T16:35:27Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b17ac65a-0193-4c61-9c8e-a7d0e76c8a21/01a15a2a-e5a2-784f-8ac4-40fd7e2d7424/poster.pngHighland Station 246-unit apartment plan proposed on Eakin RoadKittle Property Group has proposed Highland Station, a 246-unit apartment community across 20 acres at 2180 Eakin Road, now heading to the Greater Hilltop Area Commission.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b17ac65a-0193-4c61-9c8e-a7d0e76c8a21/01a15a2a-dd35-7547-8e22-7cc0b5fd1048/final.mp4282026-09-30T16:38:10Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-d23644c7-26bb-4a0b-b362-e33419885fa02026-09-30T17:00:38Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-d23644c7-26bb-4a0b-b362-e33419885fa0/01a10f85-f0c9-768b-93eb-75aeee7967722026-09-30T17:00:38Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-d23644c7-26bb-4a0b-b362-e33419885fa0/01a10f85-ee1e-743d-ab69-7c394b86a0ee/poster.jpgElford Development Proposes 104-Unit Edison Phase II Apartments on Westbourne AvenueThe Council Variance application requests a commercial-to-residential change on 7.9 acres near Far East employment centers.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-d23644c7-26bb-4a0b-b362-e33419885fa0/01a10f85-c929-7d1f-8f02-c40b9b90ec0b/clip.mp4382026-09-30T16:31:17Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-f773d4bb-3371-4109-afc5-668b5e51f7c12026-10-20T16:34:27Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-f773d4bb-3371-4109-afc5-668b5e51f7c1/01a15a2a-0681-719b-8958-f6e2a46cf158/poster.pngColumbus Crew 2 hosts New England in MLS NEXT Pro playoff openerColumbus Crew 2 opens its MLS NEXT Pro postseason campaign Saturday, Oct. 17 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field against New England Revolution II. 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Dispatch records show a timing conflict with police reports, and suspect information has not been released.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-a146848e-45d8-4b18-ab0e-a0465b0a09f9/01a15a29-098c-7562-adac-0e275eb7940b/final.mp4282026-09-30T10:34:46Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-bf379097-d8a7-4404-8948-7aa40741a5302026-10-20T16:33:15Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-bf379097-d8a7-4404-8948-7aa40741a530/01a10f85-149d-7209-9d32-bb4c5c2c22e32026-10-20T16:33:15Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-bf379097-d8a7-4404-8948-7aa40741a530/01a15a28-ec8a-7257-8cc3-40d630cd2290/poster.png1 Person Critically Injured in Tuesday Night Hilltop ShootingA shooting in the unit block of North Burgess Avenue Tuesday evening left one person hospitalized in critical condition. Columbus Police report no suspect or motive information has been released as detectives continue investigating.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-bf379097-d8a7-4404-8948-7aa40741a530/01a15a28-e787-7896-8b38-b393f3931013/final.mp4272026-09-30T00:29:40Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-5183d4f8-4cfe-44ae-90ec-6dee67069f682026-10-20T15:46:22Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-5183d4f8-4cfe-44ae-90ec-6dee67069f68/01a10f84-f9b7-7849-a4d4-846daef93ad82026-10-20T15:46:22Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-5183d4f8-4cfe-44ae-90ec-6dee67069f68/01a159fd-fd3e-7a64-b4fb-6fbb76d48374/poster.pngColumbus and Worthington Leaders Condemn KKK Flyer DropsExtremist recruitment flyers found near schools and homes in Clintonville and Worthington drew swift condemnation from Mayor Andrew Ginther, school leaders, and the NAACP. Officials urge residents who find the materials not to engage and to report discoveries directly to police.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-5183d4f8-4cfe-44ae-90ec-6dee67069f68/01a159fd-f6f2-7893-bc9d-fd4bb49e9d9e/final.mp4372026-09-30T00:14:30Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-29a3a99a-593d-47b0-aadf-c0d39b17a5902026-10-20T15:45:23Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-29a3a99a-593d-47b0-aadf-c0d39b17a590/01a10f84-d712-7656-9bc1-095ba1486f2d2026-10-20T15:45:23Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-29a3a99a-593d-47b0-aadf-c0d39b17a590/01a159fd-152c-7278-bc22-9c2d1048d0cf/poster.pngPapermaking to resume at Chillicothe's former Pixelle mill by December 2026U.S. Paper Mill Company plans to revive Paper Machine 12 ('The Chief') by December 2026 at the former Pixelle mill in Chillicothe, Ohio. The company and local chamber project hiring up to 350 workers over the next year, prioritizing staff displaced during the 2025 shutdown.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-29a3a99a-593d-47b0-aadf-c0d39b17a590/01a159fd-10f5-7964-8976-216b5799c0ba/final.mp4302026-09-29T21:59:52Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-12bdae93-35e5-4c06-8bc4-6797c23aacfc2026-10-20T13:51:58Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-12bdae93-35e5-4c06-8bc4-6797c23aacfc/01a10f84-bc7f-7a11-bc60-05c51ea36ced2026-10-20T13:51:58Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-12bdae93-35e5-4c06-8bc4-6797c23aacfc/01a15995-4191-7329-ab12-f30e5f7965ec/poster.pngGary Keesee Jr. Waives Jury Trial on 32 Felony Counts in Knox CountyGary Tom Keesee Jr. abruptly waived his right to a jury trial on 32 sexual abuse felony counts in Knox County Common Pleas Court. Judge Richard Wetzel will now decide the unproven allegations in a bench trial beginning Wednesday morning.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-12bdae93-35e5-4c06-8bc4-6797c23aacfc/01a15995-3c1a-7449-b3b8-c977976ef18a/final.mp4292026-09-29T21:50:12Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-652873b7-04ba-4dc4-9b59-93afe82e51e52026-10-20T13:51:48Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-652873b7-04ba-4dc4-9b59-93afe82e51e5/01a15995-1aa1-738b-b3be-e90b69d8aa45/poster.pngOhio State men's hockey tickets for Michigan series go on sale TuesdayTickets for Ohio State men's ice hockey rivalry weekend against Michigan at Value City Arena go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. The Buckeyes host the Wolverines Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, with OSU students admitted free with Buck-ID.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-652873b7-04ba-4dc4-9b59-93afe82e51e5/01a15995-144e-7ead-aeee-331faaec9f25/final.mp4182026-09-29T21:26:04Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-80911bd7-3045-4d3e-9a3c-8d5fdfbf135d2026-10-20T13:51:40Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-c3731b06-200c-4eef-88d0-a3303379ba3d2026-10-20T13:51:00Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-c3731b06-200c-4eef-88d0-a3303379ba3d/01a10f84-8937-7150-aa7b-bb507995ebbd2026-10-20T13:51:00Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c3731b06-200c-4eef-88d0-a3303379ba3d/01a15994-5b41-720d-a9ca-9c012741b6fa/poster.pngJason Palmer sentenced to life in prison for murder of Columbus art teacher Rachel PrinceA Franklin County jury convicted Jason Palmer for the July 2025 murder of Marion-Franklin High School art teacher Rachel Prince. He was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday as community members remember Prince's legacy and share domestic violence support resources.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c3731b06-200c-4eef-88d0-a3303379ba3d/01a15994-5696-75c7-adc1-91e087ceec71/final.mp4292026-09-29T20:47:41Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-f7b7186b-3e73-4bc5-aaa9-19414595e6062026-10-20T13:50:46Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-f7b7186b-3e73-4bc5-aaa9-19414595e606/01a10f84-66c9-77a9-9dca-eeb9b327531a2026-10-20T13:50:46Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-f7b7186b-3e73-4bc5-aaa9-19414595e606/01a15994-1f49-7677-abf9-8398ac238078/poster.pngRPM Living files 7-story student housing project at High and WoodruffRPM Living has filed plans for a 7-story student housing complex at 2060 N. High St., replacing PJ's Sandwiches and the Ohio Stater with 228 units, 866 beds, and ground-floor retail. The proposal is pending design review before the University Impact District Review Board with nothing yet approved.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-f7b7186b-3e73-4bc5-aaa9-19414595e606/01a15994-1885-72e3-a0f4-82405f60cfad/final.mp4302026-09-29T20:34:08Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-bb09a2f2-1018-4a19-8720-0d649f359dba2026-10-20T13:49:59Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-1b08e04c-951b-3f71-86f5-1612ba8e19962026-10-20T13:49:54Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e3bfbcd4-7c2f-446b-8e07-fc6d4c7abf4d2026-10-20T13:49:48Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-e3bfbcd4-7c2f-446b-8e07-fc6d4c7abf4d/01a10f84-2df2-72f7-8849-f026551034dd2026-10-20T13:49:48Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e3bfbcd4-7c2f-446b-8e07-fc6d4c7abf4d/01a15993-3f41-7ea0-978e-22888dbb9ad5/poster.pngOhio State and Google Cloud Partner on Innovation District AI HubOhio State is teaming with Google Cloud to launch an on-campus AI research hub and deploy university-wide Gemini tools. Financial terms and launch dates have not been disclosed.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e3bfbcd4-7c2f-446b-8e07-fc6d4c7abf4d/01a15993-3952-77ca-80a2-022e30dd4bae/final.mp4302026-09-29T19:33:53Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-dbd696bb-0e51-4eca-92d8-0d591ad693c22026-10-20T13:48:57Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-dbd696bb-0e51-4eca-92d8-0d591ad693c2/01a10f84-0f5a-7671-a01d-a09ec2f7d7102026-10-20T13:48:57Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-dbd696bb-0e51-4eca-92d8-0d591ad693c2/01a15992-76b9-7b1e-a83f-820b73ed8ea4/poster.pngMartin Carpet Cleaning seeks council variance to expand in Brewery DistrictAfter Columbus's Zone In rezoned 795 S. Wall St. to Urban Center, making its industrial facility nonconforming, Martin Carpet is seeking a variance to convert an adjacent banquet hall into warehouse and office space. Historic Resources Commission staff review begins Oct. 15.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-dbd696bb-0e51-4eca-92d8-0d591ad693c2/01a15992-6ea8-730a-ad77-fd5efefffc90/final.mp4282026-09-29T15:34:52Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-b4a7c1a7-71a8-35ed-8d41-d508b4467afd2026-10-20T13:48:44Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-b4a7c1a7-71a8-35ed-8d41-d508b4467afd/01a10f83-e8b5-7422-aca1-3edaccfcfa342026-10-20T13:48:44Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b4a7c1a7-71a8-35ed-8d41-d508b4467afd/01a15992-49b4-71a7-af1c-c99794c128e9/poster.pngCross-Country Women's Rights Relay Set to Reach ColumbusParticipants in the coast-to-coast trek toward Washington are coordinating directly with organizers ahead of Wednesday's scheduled Ohio arrival. Local recreation officials report no permits on file, while organizers keep street turns confidential to protect walkers.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-b4a7c1a7-71a8-35ed-8d41-d508b4467afd/01a15992-42ed-7b41-99ee-3bc0b6fea943/final.mp4392026-09-29T14:41:31Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-7d2b0eff-5dfe-3224-8c4c-c4099434b5b42026-10-20T16:03:11Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-2cdd457a-e7b1-332c-be24-74e49af6cd8a2026-10-20T13:48:36Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-c84eab18-5507-4962-9461-46fb42e4ebd32026-10-20T13:47:56Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-c84eab18-5507-4962-9461-46fb42e4ebd3/01a10f83-c2c2-7819-bfb4-c6bf767862e02026-10-20T13:47:56Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c84eab18-5507-4962-9461-46fb42e4ebd3/01a15991-8c77-75a4-bb27-fa6433b9d052/poster.pngJones Heel Factory Apartment Proposal Faces BZA Variance ReviewWhittier Park Limited proposes converting the historic Jones Heel factory into 108 to 110 apartments, but city staff recommend disapproving requested parking width and bicycle stall cuts near the Scioto Audubon trails.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c84eab18-5507-4962-9461-46fb42e4ebd3/01a15991-83ec-720b-8356-3bc342e6ed2c/final.mp4392026-09-29T12:39:48Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-e29ad001-9732-4ebb-83fe-09c96cf15c642026-10-20T13:47:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-e29ad001-9732-4ebb-83fe-09c96cf15c64/01a10f83-8119-7344-873a-b259a70cc32a2026-10-20T13:47:45Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e29ad001-9732-4ebb-83fe-09c96cf15c64/01a15991-571f-7bb3-a548-d58e149b2d82/poster.pngMuslim American Society seeks parking variance for Northtowne facilityThe Muslim American Society Columbus Chapter has filed a zoning variance to reduce required parking from 551 to 308 spaces for a proposed facility on Northtowne Boulevard. City staff have questioned proposed building heights and opposed vehicular access to Heatherton Drive.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-e29ad001-9732-4ebb-83fe-09c96cf15c64/01a15991-49bc-738d-8c88-8b01e0b3cdfa/final.mp4352026-09-29T12:38:24Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-d642e511-184e-4c70-8e11-56b792f7c6682026-10-20T13:47:27Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-156dd88a-f2dd-40bf-890d-0847d5624b042026-10-20T13:46:46Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-156dd88a-f2dd-40bf-890d-0847d5624b04/01a10f83-36c7-7df0-a937-f71270489aa02026-10-20T13:46:46Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-156dd88a-f2dd-40bf-890d-0847d5624b04/01a15990-7fab-736e-afc2-b3da16f646bf/poster.png1 Critically Injured in North Linden Stabbing Near I-71 RampColumbus police responded early Tuesday to a stabbing near East Hudson Street and Interstate 71 that left one victim in critical condition. Detectives are investigating whether the incident was tied to a robbery as officers search for suspects.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-156dd88a-f2dd-40bf-890d-0847d5624b04/01a15990-79bc-7885-8618-26264ae02120/final.mp4262026-09-29T11:26:19Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-ae945ffa-104c-4221-b629-13f26e6b746d2026-10-20T13:46:32Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-ae945ffa-104c-4221-b629-13f26e6b746d/01a10f83-10dc-7c0f-a1ff-acae33a3e9f22026-10-20T13:46:32Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-ae945ffa-104c-4221-b629-13f26e6b746d/01a15990-438e-7593-aa39-52c94024e1d4/poster.pngColumbus City Schools, Unions Agree to 8% Healthcare Premium CapColumbus City Schools and employee unions agreed Monday to cap 2027 healthcare premium increases at 8%, averting steep surcharges following an audit into reserve deficits linked to consultant Aon. The deal canceled an emergency board meeting and keeps open enrollment on track.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-ae945ffa-104c-4221-b629-13f26e6b746d/01a15990-3ecd-752e-95bf-1a9a25f5ca12/final.mp4312026-09-29T03:39:37Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-0d484fbf-8021-41a0-8088-a9845bcc13be2026-10-20T13:45:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-0d484fbf-8021-41a0-8088-a9845bcc13be/01a10f82-f4c8-70c4-a039-7694ef965ac72026-10-20T13:45:45Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-0d484fbf-8021-41a0-8088-a9845bcc13be/01a1598f-8be5-7947-bcb8-010ddd8082b0/poster.pngPedestrian Willard Colvin killed in Ross County collisionWillard Colvin, 67, was struck and killed Monday evening on Rozelle Creek Road in Ross County. State troopers say the crash remains under investigation, with contributing factors not yet released.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-0d484fbf-8021-41a0-8088-a9845bcc13be/01a1598f-8367-751f-8e5b-fc3f9a5adbda/final.mp4302026-09-29T03:08:40Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-38403513-6f6c-419b-a5c7-1dc2f876143f2026-10-20T13:45:34Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-38403513-6f6c-419b-a5c7-1dc2f876143f/01a10f82-cef2-7592-8cf9-87ca005e75ec2026-10-20T13:45:34Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-38403513-6f6c-419b-a5c7-1dc2f876143f/01a1598f-62a7-7dff-ba59-a89ec6453601/poster.pngDeWine signals openness to Ohio gas tax pause as pump prices climbWith Central Ohio gas averaging $4.29 a gallon, Gov. Mike DeWine said he would consider a temporary gas tax holiday if highway repair funds are protected. Enacting immediate 90-day relief would require a two-thirds supermajority in the state legislature.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-38403513-6f6c-419b-a5c7-1dc2f876143f/01a1598f-5bdf-76bb-94b5-1bd227813719/final.mp4342026-09-28T21:30:13Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-1af4d7a6-559a-36fe-8887-c6ce4b95c9312026-10-20T16:32:22Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-article-1af4d7a6-559a-36fe-8887-c6ce4b95c931/01a15a28-2575-7390-9829-6af6c79c53bc2026-10-20T16:32:22Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-article-1af4d7a6-559a-36fe-8887-c6ce4b95c931/01a15a28-1703-7bef-97a9-18ae65cffb78/poster.pngDeveloper seeks variance for 6-story Degas Apartments on Cleveland AvenueDegas Real Estate Solutions is seeking a front facade variance to construct a 72-unit apartment building while keeping an operating daycare at 5528 Cleveland Avenue. City planners are supportive of the rear-parking layout ahead of Board of Zoning Adjustment review.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-article-1af4d7a6-559a-36fe-8887-c6ce4b95c931/01a15a28-0cb3-7708-bbf9-e6766829be3a/final.mp4402026-10-20T16:32:22Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-615ee6be-d2de-3f6f-8790-b3a312e7d41b2026-10-20T16:32:10Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-article-615ee6be-d2de-3f6f-8790-b3a312e7d41b/01a15a27-f5f5-7e5b-952a-588419ef88612026-10-20T16:32:10Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-article-615ee6be-d2de-3f6f-8790-b3a312e7d41b/01a15a27-e665-7072-95f5-e28c3f4a9732/poster.pngColumbus Planners Oppose Used Car Lot Proposed on Joyce AvenueCity staff recommend denying a council variance for an eight-vehicle sales lot at 1390 Joyce Avenue, citing corridor auto saturation, proximity to homes, and the loss of a community garden.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-article-615ee6be-d2de-3f6f-8790-b3a312e7d41b/01a15a27-e241-71dc-bb42-a84da77519d0/final.mp4302026-10-20T16:32:10Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-b3b680b1-b36a-3aa5-82c0-6d49b8f01b5c2026-10-20T16:31:14Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-7df3cde1-7c17-3aaa-a3a4-1f8535e162c42026-10-20T15:44:24Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-7b5c3852-87f0-3806-be23-8b6c1a1883f72026-10-20T15:44:20Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-34a23cd9-f1af-49e9-a9f0-56f9b6a3c09a2026-09-28T18:52:45Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-8423ed76-8eb9-36ce-bd79-8ef375c2571c2026-09-28T12:59:13Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-42f7e065-cc2a-3b70-b0d1-8b508d1fe4e72026-10-20T15:43:23Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-42f7e065-cc2a-3b70-b0d1-8b508d1fe4e7/01a159fb-44f6-7d9b-9052-a6ed847d7e31/poster.pngEast Columbus house fire leaves 2 in critical conditionEmergency crews rescued at least two people from a house fire on East Fulton Street Sunday morning, rushing them to OSU Wexner Medical Center in critical condition. The Columbus Division of Fire reports the cause is under investigation.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-42f7e065-cc2a-3b70-b0d1-8b508d1fe4e7/01a159fb-3cb3-7b67-8a2c-dfaabf2c6447/final.mp4292026-09-27T16:38:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-7b8cbc70-ba20-3fa6-b17e-0af3cbb0934e2026-10-20T15:26:34Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-7b8cbc70-ba20-3fa6-b17e-0af3cbb0934e/01a159eb-e014-7fa4-baee-72e1b788fdc8/poster.pngColumbus secures $1M settlement from Kia and Hyundai over auto theftsThe City of Columbus reached a $1,002,117 settlement with Kia and Hyundai to recoup municipal policing and safety costs after widespread car thefts. City Council votes Sept. 28 to deposit the funds into the General Fund, separate from individual consumer class actions.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-7b8cbc70-ba20-3fa6-b17e-0af3cbb0934e/01a159eb-d9a2-7c46-8a7b-0417f554a46d/final.mp4322026-09-26T23:50:37Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-6add58de-d99b-30b5-a971-ed665526dd302026-10-20T16:31:06Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-6add58de-d99b-30b5-a971-ed665526dd30/01a15a26-f4e2-7002-bf0b-51dc05c7f861/poster.pngCanal Winchester football coach Rob Page resigns amid misconduct probeCanal Winchester High School head football coach and teacher Rob Page has resigned following a district probe that substantiated unprofessional conduct with a student-athlete. Defensive coordinator Corey Coe will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-6add58de-d99b-30b5-a971-ed665526dd30/01a15a26-f113-7aae-9b00-704371cb3f4e/final.mp4292026-09-26T22:42:50Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-8ae6aa38-a8c8-398c-a4d2-2ce5fc6eb5b72026-10-20T16:02:17Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-8ae6aa38-a8c8-398c-a4d2-2ce5fc6eb5b7/01a15a0c-93cb-7c3a-8fc9-270f220b06c9/poster.pngPedestrian Critically Injured in East Columbus Crash on Barnett RoadA pedestrian was critically injured Saturday morning in a collision in the 900 block of Barnett Road in east Columbus. Columbus public safety dispatchers reported the victim was rushed to Grant Medical Center, and police say the crash investigation and driver status remain active.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-8ae6aa38-a8c8-398c-a4d2-2ce5fc6eb5b7/01a15a0c-8e49-7861-a18d-dd5d99463d48/final.mp4242026-09-26T14:27:23Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-488bdab7-9586-366c-869e-e93eff7947402026-10-20T16:30:12Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-488bdab7-9586-366c-869e-e93eff794740/01a15a26-229d-7041-83f4-15ac99c13956/poster.pngDavid Ector Sentenced to 20 Years for Interstate Drug RingA federal judge sentenced 51-year-old David Ector to 20 years in prison for running an interstate narcotics ring into west Columbus. Ector laundered proceeds through a phantom car dealership with no vehicle sales and forfeited firearms, luxury watches, and two properties.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-488bdab7-9586-366c-869e-e93eff794740/01a15a26-1d64-77cc-938f-f879d139b0e6/final.mp4312026-09-26T12:29:23Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-37b8c10c-2853-3c9b-b6ae-e52f40515c062026-10-20T16:30:03Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-37b8c10c-2853-3c9b-b6ae-e52f40515c06/01a15a25-ff61-740a-8182-e0705376c43f/poster.pngAndelyn Biosciences begins Columbus production of Sanfilippo gene therapyColumbus CDMO Andelyn Biosciences has begun commercial manufacturing of FAYUVI, an FDA-approved gene therapy for Sanfilippo syndrome type A that originated at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Commercial partner Ultragenyx did not disclose supply volumes or contract terms.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-37b8c10c-2853-3c9b-b6ae-e52f40515c06/01a15a25-fb80-712f-af23-27bdf159ec60/final.mp4252026-09-26T01:33:17Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-b84b5c84-c48a-39e6-a7d2-07be2896ea4a2026-10-20T15:24:31Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-b84b5c84-c48a-39e6-a7d2-07be2896ea4a/01a159e9-ff03-7358-917c-0d43ec9366fc/poster.pngInspector General Investigates Columbus Police Confrontation with Commissioner CrawleyFranklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley was confronted by Columbus police over alleged VIP lounge trespassing during a July concert. Event organizers confirmed Crawley held valid credentials, and the city's Inspector General is now investigating officer conduct.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-b84b5c84-c48a-39e6-a7d2-07be2896ea4a/01a159e9-f920-7423-825f-9b4b77f6a280/final.mp4332026-09-25T23:24:16Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-8dd8509f-15d4-3a3d-a720-2bac87502c032026-10-20T15:22:58Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-b601453c-4c14-370a-9792-7afe97728c092026-10-20T16:29:12Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-b601453c-4c14-370a-9792-7afe97728c09/01a15a25-36ca-75cf-8cda-8769ac592a18/poster.pngJury convicts semi driver Modou Ngom in fatal I-71 crash that killed family of 3A Delaware County jury found truck driver Modou Ngom guilty on all eight charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, for a fatal 2026 crash on Interstate 71 that killed three members of the Soposki family. Ngom faces sentencing on October 29.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-b601453c-4c14-370a-9792-7afe97728c09/01a15a25-32c5-7d04-9a5a-d2981107d717/final.mp4302026-09-25T20:39:50Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-ab4596c8-3432-3b89-a26a-b06b0131da532026-10-20T16:29:05Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-ab4596c8-3432-3b89-a26a-b06b0131da53/01a15a25-1cc5-7b6d-b1b8-f7c25871f16e/poster.pngWorthington Puts Citizen Referendum Threshold Amendment on Nov. 3 BallotWorthington City Council placed Ordinance 23-2026 on the November 3 ballot after 891 certified petition signatures surpassed the legal threshold. If approved, the charter amendment will peg future referendum petition signature requirements to 10% of turnout in the last municipal election.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-ab4596c8-3432-3b89-a26a-b06b0131da53/01a15a25-167d-7d26-aa13-2637676638d1/final.mp4282026-09-25T20:16:26Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-ce6184ca-c17e-33d9-99b8-6ba845b7415f2026-10-20T16:28:12Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-ce6184ca-c17e-33d9-99b8-6ba845b7415f/01a15a24-4da6-7243-805c-e7b656a245fd/poster.pngSecond Columbus police officer relieved of duty amid Flock camera probeColumbus Police have relieved 32-year veteran Stephen O'Brien of duty amid an audit into potential Flock license plate reader misuse. It follows the earlier probe of Officer Melvin Tellis and comes ahead of new surveillance limits taking effect Sept. 30.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-ce6184ca-c17e-33d9-99b8-6ba845b7415f/01a15a24-487d-7fde-8024-701e29449be4/final.mp4352026-09-25T20:06:36Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-b3d5ec39-6aee-360c-b520-476adfc17c852026-09-25T19:24:19Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-b3d5ec39-6aee-360c-b520-476adfc17c85/01a10f81-07d2-7f83-9c1e-f0dc9b36a991/poster.jpgSupercharged Entertainment Begins Work on 125,000-Square-Foot Polaris ComplexConstruction is underway at 9300 Lyra Drive on a 125,000-square-foot indoor entertainment complex featuring multi-level electric karting tracks and a drop tower. The project moves forward following Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment approval reducing required parking from 419 to 340 spaces.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-b3d5ec39-6aee-360c-b520-476adfc17c85/01a10f80-ec42-74eb-88ae-83ad31973a96/clip.mp4382026-09-25T19:24:19Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-a4f32867-04c4-3ee6-b6a8-3da1f2bf03382026-09-28T18:53:28Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-38f5f9cd-6a52-307d-b198-65486586d1572026-10-20T16:02:08Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-38f5f9cd-6a52-307d-b198-65486586d157/01a15a0c-70c0-7110-9510-c1cce9451b95/poster.pngPaul van Dyk to perform Nov. 13 at Forum ColumbusTrance pioneer Paul van Dyk brings his global DJ set to Forum Columbus on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster with availability unverified.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-38f5f9cd-6a52-307d-b198-65486586d157/01a15a0c-6d72-7986-898d-50811c3264dc/final.mp4192026-09-25T18:44:59Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-184ffd1a-f7be-33ff-96a6-18507bffa3412026-10-20T15:43:14Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-dd1fd028-e7bc-30f2-b4a5-f609b507ca9f2026-09-25T18:22:40Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-dd1fd028-e7bc-30f2-b4a5-f609b507ca9f/01a10f80-c813-7d45-808b-04688f188487/poster.jpgGahanna targets October 1 completion for $1.6M Wynne Ridge Court bridge rebuildGahanna is wrapping up a $1.6 million bridge preservation project over Beem Ditch with contractor Shelly & Sands under an ODOT partnership. The rebuild modernizes local infrastructure and restores neighborhood connectivity this fall.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-dd1fd028-e7bc-30f2-b4a5-f609b507ca9f/01a10f80-abdb-70dc-9fdc-d31575da6816/clip.mp4292026-09-25T18:22:40Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-e67e25b7-7754-3870-bb7a-0e8d9aeba28b2026-09-25T18:06:54Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-81ddfe67-cbbf-3739-8127-cb57f6aea8132026-10-20T16:28:02Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-81ddfe67-cbbf-3739-8127-cb57f6aea813/01a15a24-2672-7345-b316-e5673bcafedc/poster.pngQuarter Horse Congress opens at Ohio Expo Center with free admissionThe 59th annual All-American Quarter Horse Congress runs Sept. 26 through Oct. 24 in Columbus, bringing 500,000 visitors and $400 million in economic impact. Admission is free, with parking rules and traffic routing via I-71 Exit 111.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-81ddfe67-cbbf-3739-8127-cb57f6aea813/01a15a24-2195-7a83-ba50-eee72398b963/final.mp4342026-09-25T17:52:50Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-b8263f5c-16a1-34b7-9498-30c25cad22502026-10-20T16:27:57Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-b3d9bbf8-7969-3280-8556-5a3923d4057e2026-10-20T16:27:09Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-b0013296-441c-3ae3-a639-b9709227fcc22026-10-20T16:01:15Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-5fc5abc5-b979-3e32-a1f5-4147ca6f5f792026-10-20T15:42:17Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-5fc5abc5-b979-3e32-a1f5-4147ca6f5f79/01a159fa-426b-7db9-a5eb-2403b5229d8a/poster.pngColumbus votes Sept. 28 on $1M Kia-Hyundai theft settlementColumbus City Council considers emergency Ordinance 2532-2026 to accept a $1,002,117 settlement with Kia and Hyundai to offset police and municipal costs from widespread vehicle thefts. Individual car owners receive relief through separate nationwide class actions rather than the city payout.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-5fc5abc5-b979-3e32-a1f5-4147ca6f5f79/01a159fa-3d71-7c23-9d56-eec4305b2456/final.mp4292026-09-25T17:26:10Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-54cce7e6-6144-39f8-bc6b-b9816abf54c82026-09-25T17:08:57Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-54cce7e6-6144-39f8-bc6b-b9816abf54c8/01a10f80-5aa9-7db7-8532-40bf23cc855c/poster.jpgThe Old Mohawk files plans for 549 SF addition and patio expansionPlans filed with the city would replace a damaged addition at The Old Mohawk with a modern 549-square-foot wood-and-glass wing, expanding patio seating to 637 square feet and total capacity to 205 diners ahead of German Village Commission review.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-54cce7e6-6144-39f8-bc6b-b9816abf54c8/01a10f80-4603-7063-8bba-f6f432e3388d/clip.mp4302026-09-25T17:08:57Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-6c415662-cc95-4f9d-a3c4-9646f33082ee2026-10-20T13:37:23Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-6c415662-cc95-4f9d-a3c4-9646f33082ee/01a15987-f0ff-7146-b8fa-1f8ed29658e12026-10-20T13:37:23Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6c415662-cc95-4f9d-a3c4-9646f33082ee/01a15987-e8d6-77b3-a6b3-f68b380fda7d/poster.pngThe Old Mohawk files plans for 549 SF addition and patio expansionPlans filed with the city would replace a damaged addition at The Old Mohawk with a modern 549-square-foot wood-and-glass wing, expanding patio seating to 637 square feet and total capacity to 205 diners ahead of German Village Commission review.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-6c415662-cc95-4f9d-a3c4-9646f33082ee/01a15987-e2d2-79bb-afdf-ce556a6d8610/final.mp4302026-09-25T16:51:18Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-74467b76-21cb-38fb-95f3-a25b5e6899932026-09-25T16:51:03Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-069cbb5a-ab78-3b58-9cde-83e67ad64e302026-10-20T16:27:02Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-069cbb5a-ab78-3b58-9cde-83e67ad64e30/01a15a23-3c28-7f1e-a3a0-22918f5a4cf5/poster.pngOhio State hosts Illinois at Ohio Stadium this Saturday at noonThe Buckeyes face the Illinois Fighting Illini this Saturday at Ohio Stadium with kickoff at 12:00 PM EDT and gates opening at 10:00 AM under a strict no-bag policy. Tickets are listed on sale through Ticketmaster.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-069cbb5a-ab78-3b58-9cde-83e67ad64e30/01a15a23-3702-7f53-8051-54279da82e8b/final.mp4162026-09-25T16:43:58Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-66f110db-c638-3eb1-b9da-b809cbc7491c2026-10-20T16:01:10Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-66f110db-c638-3eb1-b9da-b809cbc7491c/01a15a0b-8b58-783d-9656-a90b47f7dcfe/poster.pngColumbus Council Votes to Reset Buckeye Yards Tax AbatementsColumbus City Council votes Sept. 28 to shift 10-year tax abatements for Buckeye Yards to 2028–2037 after site remediation delayed construction. The West Side logistics hub will deliver 4.1 million square feet near I-270, beginning with 1.8 million square feet across four Phase 1 buildings.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-66f110db-c638-3eb1-b9da-b809cbc7491c/01a15a0b-85e6-7c81-afb8-244d3ed72f6a/final.mp4332026-09-25T13:34:49Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-1c92c5d5-f100-32f6-8665-2e57d4ca9d572026-09-25T13:15:00Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-1c92c5d5-f100-32f6-8665-2e57d4ca9d57/01a10f7f-fd96-7a38-844c-31ad4321ea60/poster.jpgAll American Quarter Horse Congress Opens at Ohio Expo CenterThe world's largest single-breed horse show brings 28,000 entries and over 500,000 visitors to Columbus. Organizers report the four-week event generates $426 million in economic impact for central Ohio.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-1c92c5d5-f100-32f6-8665-2e57d4ca9d57/01a10f7f-ee14-71a8-96b2-10fa4589b43f/clip.mp4402026-09-25T13:15:00Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-384383fe-87c5-38a4-913e-078ef001af3a2026-09-25T12:58:52Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-02858b29-52ef-394a-9659-1a2af58b6c4f2026-10-20T16:26:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-dddd4cdf-f929-37b6-9776-56062a6159822026-09-24T20:51:30Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-dddd4cdf-f929-37b6-9776-56062a615982/01a10f7f-c974-7797-8db7-9949679c9d1e/poster.jpgArbor Homes Proposes 146-Home Brice Orchard Subdivision in Southeast ColumbusArbor Homes has applied to rezone 43 acres of farmland at 3701 Brice Road for a 146-home single-family subdivision. The proposal is under early Accelerated Residential Review and will go before the Greater South East Area Commission and City Council.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-dddd4cdf-f929-37b6-9776-56062a615982/01a10f7f-954f-7d5f-988d-8896ac085b1e/clip.mp4342026-09-24T20:51:30Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-e99e34ec-d8a3-362f-809b-6456276a5fbc2026-09-24T20:36:21Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-e99e34ec-d8a3-362f-809b-6456276a5fbc/01a10f7f-8876-79ed-8f6f-a1cbe8033060/poster.jpgTrident Capital Files 178-Acre Variance at 4600 S. High St.Trident Capital Group has filed a council variance for a 178-acre mixed-use development at 4600 South High Street. City staff have raised early concerns over traffic impacts, floodplains, and the lack of a detailed site plan ahead of area commission review.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-e99e34ec-d8a3-362f-809b-6456276a5fbc/01a10f7f-768d-73e4-9275-0c84b6731b0f/clip.mp4362026-09-24T20:36:21Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-48fbe62f-ea0a-3ef8-b93e-f4eed3cda7bd2026-10-20T16:26:09Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-671ac5ca-ba6f-374f-846d-9d282d5b01892026-09-24T20:26:19Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-package-c97a9492-b35d-42d7-ac58-58f5e707c70b2026-09-28T18:51:55Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/pique-package-c97a9492-b35d-42d7-ac58-58f5e707c70b/01a15986-2ec5-7f23-84a3-be0bdc2611d22026-09-28T18:51:55Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c97a9492-b35d-42d7-ac58-58f5e707c70b/01a15986-26fc-7c4f-a8d1-3862f6beee95/poster.pngArbor Homes Proposes 146-Home Brice Orchard Subdivision in Southeast ColumbusArbor Homes has applied to rezone 43 acres of farmland at 3701 Brice Road for a 146-home single-family subdivision. The proposal is under early Accelerated Residential Review and will go before the Greater South East Area Commission and City Council.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-package-c97a9492-b35d-42d7-ac58-58f5e707c70b/01a15986-0d29-7222-acab-980f6d6679e1/final.mp4342026-09-24T20:24:21Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-9c797bf3-7428-3f4c-b54e-a4f9664c3b402026-09-24T20:24:05Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-97a922b5-17b2-3404-ab51-9ed6a994d4d12026-10-20T15:41:17Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-97a922b5-17b2-3404-ab51-9ed6a994d4d1/01a159f9-5a72-7283-9390-362e1637d7a3/poster.pngColumbus Crew host Inter Miami CF this Sunday at ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldMajor League Soccer brings a marquee showdown to downtown Columbus as the Crew host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF this Sunday, September 27th. Tickets are listed on Ticketmaster, with fans advised to check platforms directly for current availability.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-97a922b5-17b2-3404-ab51-9ed6a994d4d1/01a159f9-5492-7b24-8693-b08ddba57784/final.mp4172026-09-24T19:23:08Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-d7264b08-5b85-3572-b51b-e83bd61eee342026-10-20T15:41:08Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-c7e7cbf9-5ebd-3ee0-a9dc-507096cf3d382026-10-20T16:26:04Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-f59223fb-d8c3-310b-8601-9885fff60a952026-10-20T16:00:12Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-f59223fb-d8c3-310b-8601-9885fff60a95/01a15a0a-aa59-7a07-8ac5-70e9ddc8a41d/poster.pngPedestrian killed crossing South Hamilton Road in ColumbusTwenty-six-year-old Elijah Tompkins died after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing South Hamilton Road late Wednesday night. Columbus police report the driver cooperated and are seeking tips at 614-645-4767.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-f59223fb-d8c3-310b-8601-9885fff60a95/01a15a0a-a632-732e-954a-4ad8d4516b72/final.mp4282026-09-24T14:08:07Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-6d838e31-7eba-301b-8ea2-0c3e203ca1f02026-10-20T16:00:03Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-6d838e31-7eba-301b-8ea2-0c3e203ca1f0/01a15a0a-860e-7c9d-bc47-e39f90da4ea6/poster.pngCanal Winchester head coach Rob Page resigns following misconduct probeCanal Winchester High School head football coach Rob Page has resigned from coaching and teaching roles after a district probe substantiated unprofessional conduct toward a student-athlete. Defensive coordinator Corey Coe will serve as interim head coach.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-6d838e31-7eba-301b-8ea2-0c3e203ca1f0/01a15a0a-816b-71ec-ada9-c780cf610127/final.mp4302026-09-24T13:56:06Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-bc29be10-e500-3d6a-8377-526840817bd72026-10-20T15:40:16Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-bc29be10-e500-3d6a-8377-526840817bd7/01a159f8-695b-7b02-85cb-52e9b160a1cd/poster.pngMarysville pool suspect ruled incompetent to stand trialA Union County judge found Namon Joshua IV incompetent to stand trial and ordered up to one year of locked restoration treatment, leaving pending charges on inactive status.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-bc29be10-e500-3d6a-8377-526840817bd7/01a159f8-64f5-7ad3-b1d9-57c128229796/final.mp4322026-09-24T00:23:34Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-2c4f6958-d5b5-338b-b172-9c4325224def2026-10-20T15:39:15Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-2c4f6958-d5b5-338b-b172-9c4325224def/01a159f7-7c27-7c35-b57c-ee4718d7144e/poster.pngColumbus Schools and Teachers Union Face Midnight Healthcare DeadlineColumbus City Schools and the teachers union face a midnight deadline to resolve healthcare terms and avert steep employee surcharges before open enrollment. The dispute follows an independent audit revealing a multi-million-dollar deficit in the district's self-insurance fund.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-2c4f6958-d5b5-338b-b172-9c4325224def/01a159f7-7762-73ff-a1fb-8292da017af0/final.mp4292026-09-23T23:49:25Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-1f96c5b9-11a0-33a4-81d8-b682412ef8ff2026-10-20T15:59:07Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-1f96c5b9-11a0-33a4-81d8-b682412ef8ff/01a15a09-acba-7054-8a6c-77eb20a20949/poster.pngFranklin County Municipal Court closed through Sept. 25 for emergency fire alarm repairsThe downtown courthouse at 375 South High Street is closed to the public through Friday, Sept. 25 while crews repair fire alarm systems and code violations. Non-custodial hearings are automatically continued, e-filing remains open, and full operations resume Monday, Sept. 28.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-1f96c5b9-11a0-33a4-81d8-b682412ef8ff/01a15a09-a8b3-7db7-a232-7c0795926802/final.mp4392026-09-23T22:40:39Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-33529695-7049-3760-9604-72babbb0b3f92026-10-20T15:58:59Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-33529695-7049-3760-9604-72babbb0b3f9/01a15a09-8d3c-7138-a5d8-18c35bc418a2/poster.pngGOP leaders propose 90-day Ohio fuel tax holiday amid surging pump pricesGOP leaders Vivek Ramaswamy, Matt Huffman, and Rob McColley propose suspending Ohio's 38.5-cent gas tax for 90 days. Taking effect before November requires Democratic supermajority votes amid debate over replacing nearly $680 million in road funds.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-33529695-7049-3760-9604-72babbb0b3f9/01a15a09-8726-75ff-8d7a-254a82c747c6/final.mp4342026-09-23T22:26:26Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-3d62e109-f591-3752-a427-c24b434029ef2026-10-20T15:37:09Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-ded0c59f-eaf2-34cb-bc25-294daff36a1b2026-10-20T15:58:02Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-ded0c59f-eaf2-34cb-bc25-294daff36a1b/01a15a08-aff9-7908-a574-c2f5527bd85f/poster.pngHilliard Advances 333-Acre Transfer to Expand Homestead Metro ParkHilliard City Council prepares to vote September 28 on transferring 333 conservation acres to Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, expanding Homestead Metro Park nearly ninefold and pushing protected Big Darby Creek watershed land past 10,000 acres ahead of a two-year naturalization timeline.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-ded0c59f-eaf2-34cb-bc25-294daff36a1b/01a15a08-aa3e-7806-a474-73736f9d88c2/final.mp4322026-09-23T21:37:13Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-14e4d288-43b6-336e-bb34-64ef7d519eab2026-10-20T15:38:05Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-14e4d288-43b6-336e-bb34-64ef7d519eab/01a159f6-6a32-7b66-96d4-2f5b994af589/poster.pngColumbus suspect Tyler Thomas charged in death of Indiana teen Hailey BuzbeeFederal and central Ohio authorities have announced charges against Tyler Thomas in the death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee following a multi-state investigation between suburban Indianapolis and Columbus. Thomas remains in custody, and all formal charges remain allegations until proven in court.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-14e4d288-43b6-336e-bb34-64ef7d519eab/01a159f6-6584-7899-b6d0-55f7c2f6d3a8/final.mp4292026-09-23T21:36:09Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-7d8f035b-6daf-3e4c-9d93-b4523316b6c02026-10-20T16:25:04Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-article-e9e6b63e-048a-34c2-9289-277e07c2dc202026-10-20T16:25:09Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-58043591-22a7-3b49-a52a-c39f7a90a32c2026-10-20T16:25:58Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-58043591-22a7-3b49-a52a-c39f7a90a32c/01a15a22-40ae-7d6c-abe2-ca7bcd27df1e/poster.pngOhio State Law School Moving Downtown to Historic 17 S. High St.Ohio State's Moritz College of Law will relocate to the historic Huntington building on Capitol Square under a 30-year lease starting in fall 2029, while Huntington downsizes to a storefront by 2027 and Drinko Hall's future remains undecided.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-58043591-22a7-3b49-a52a-c39f7a90a32c/01a15a22-3aee-7ad8-a5cb-79a1e3530207/final.mp4302026-09-23T21:32:38Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/pique-video-5ed9f20b-4552-3251-be4b-209f0cd2e0b52026-10-20T15:38:12Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-5ed9f20b-4552-3251-be4b-209f0cd2e0b5/01a159f6-85b1-77fe-bfed-ef3a082bf318/poster.pngNorthwest Bank plans Dublin headquarters move by 2029Northwest Bank plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Easton to a new 75,000-square-foot building in Dublin's Bridge North by 2029. Supported by a $510,000 Dublin municipal incentive package, the bank projects doubling its headquarters staff to 300 by 2034.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/pique-video-5ed9f20b-4552-3251-be4b-209f0cd2e0b5/01a159f6-818d-7b43-a30c-68701c5b96f7/final.mp4232026-09-23T21:31:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/columbus-zone-in-phase-ii-what-the-sweeping-zoning-proposal-would-change2026-09-11T14:53:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/features/columbus-zone-in-phase-ii-what-the-sweeping-zoning-proposal-would-change2026-09-11T14:53:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/reynoldsburg-ends-use-of-flock-license-plate-cameras-after-misuse-concerns2026-09-09T21:57:35Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/acton-havas-canfield2026-09-09T20:16:54Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/acton-havas-canfield/01a10f7e-2a7c-74ae-950e-7b0eec41ae08/poster.jpgWas Amy Acton "attacked" at the Canfield Fair?Initial reports suggested there was an attempted attack while Acton was speaking at the Canfield Fair, but exactly what occurred remains unclear.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/acton-havas-canfield/01a10f7d-e9e2-7247-b84d-de177050404b/clip.mp4612026-09-09T20:16:54Zhttps://piquemedia.co/features/five-summers-of-gunfire-on-north-high-street2026-09-08T20:41:40Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/road-change-announcement-for-cmh2026-09-08T17:37:32Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/road-change-announcement-for-cmh/01a10f7d-c751-735e-94c7-d700f62d81ef/poster.jpgCMH New Terminal Roadways CompleteJohn Glenn Columbus International’s new terminal arrivals and departures roadways are complete. The lower arrivals roadway opens first. Next come glass walls and a signature skylight over Central Market. The plan calls for 36 gates, with the new terminal anticipated to open as early as 2029.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/road-change-announcement-for-cmh/01a10f7d-9d69-72eb-bf4c-94fe7b45bbc4/clip.mp4302026-09-08T17:37:32Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/royal-oak-buys-hub-plastics-blacklick-headquarters-for-8-6-million2026-09-08T17:37:19Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/royal-oak-buys-hub-plastics-blacklick-headquarters-for-8-6-million/01a10f7d-9157-7f0d-b2a5-5841b13dd4e7/poster.jpgRoyal Oak buys Hub Plastics’ Blacklick headquarters for $8.6 millionRoyal Oak buys Hub Plastics’ Blacklick headquarters for $8.6 millionhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/royal-oak-buys-hub-plastics-blacklick-headquarters-for-8-6-million/01a10f7d-77ba-70d6-b171-e9578ca9b0f2/clip.mp4332026-09-08T17:37:19Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/u-s-hiring-accelerates-as-columbus-construction-employment-surges2026-09-04T16:59:21Zhttps://piquemedia.co/watch/u-s-hiring-accelerates-as-columbus-construction-employment-surges/01a10f7d-6ed9-77c9-bde0-b21ea96a7fea2026-09-04T16:59:21Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/u-s-hiring-accelerates-as-columbus-construction-employment-surges/01a10f7d-6ca0-7a78-bbaa-360075a8fe27/poster.jpgU.S. hiring accelerates as Columbus construction employment surgesColumbus construction employment rose 13.6% from a year earlier in July, even as total metro employment stayed flat at 1.199 million jobs. Nationally, employers added 162,000 jobs in August—nearly triple the 56,000 economists expected. Announced Central Ohio hiring through 2030 remains planned, not current payroll growth. Follow for updates as monthly federal data shows what actually lands.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/u-s-hiring-accelerates-as-columbus-construction-employment-surges/01a10f7d-3774-7893-8d4b-d6c021867685/clip.mp4402026-09-04T16:58:19Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/worthington-schools-ends-flock-camera-contract2026-09-03T21:13:52Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/columbus-pauses-flock-cameras2026-09-03T21:04:41Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/columbus-pauses-flock-cameras/01a10f7d-0fc5-7fae-83dc-7b82bce15699/poster.jpgColumbus Pauses Flock CamerasColumbus has paused CPD’s Flock license plate readers after an officer was accused of searching the same plates hundreds of times. The officer has been relieved of duty pending the investigation, and officials said the findings will be made public.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/columbus-pauses-flock-cameras/01a10f7c-e567-7b20-9014-19598661b726/clip.mp4322026-09-03T21:04:41Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/greek-festival2026-09-03T21:03:50Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/greek-festival/01a10f7c-d5b7-7349-8484-a94b4c92a993/poster.jpgColumbus Greek FestivalThe Columbus Greek Festival returns for its 52nd year Labor Day weekend starting Friday August 4th at 4PM. See columbusgreekfestival.com for more details.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/greek-festival/01a10f7c-ab0f-7da9-917c-5dc4b65d5000/clip.mp4312026-09-03T21:03:50Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/nocterra-brewing2026-09-03T21:02:39Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/nocterra-brewing/01a10f7c-9e3e-76a3-ab80-1c89e63c2d5a/poster.jpgNocterra BrewingNocterra Brewing has closed its Powell and Audubon taprooms while the company restructures. The owners say they exhausted every resource and every dollar, but no reopening date has been announced. Both breweries deny that Wolf’s Ridge bought Nocterra; they say it only provided extra brewing capacity. Follow for updates on Nocterra’s next steps.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/nocterra-brewing/01a10f7c-75bc-7d00-afc7-2c7fb3461b66/clip.mp4362026-09-03T21:02:39Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/biothreat-spray2026-09-03T21:02:21Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/biothreat-spray/01a10f7c-6992-7952-9194-e8f841c10daa/poster.jpgBiothreat SprayBattelle says its spray can reveal a biological threat by changing color, with an immediate result visible to the naked eye. Troops could use it to map suspected contamination, but lab confirmation is still required—and no independent performance evaluation is public.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/biothreat-spray/01a10f7c-4dc2-7241-9bf5-db2a01c3357d/clip.mp4212026-09-03T21:02:21Zhttps://piquemedia.co/stories/potential-for-axon-cameras2026-09-03T21:01:58Zhttps://serve-media.piquemedia.co/potential-for-axon-cameras/01a10f7c-3e85-7ff7-a796-f726c7ab3f9f/poster.jpgPotential for Axon CamerasColumbus could move away from Flock cameras without ending license-plate surveillance. The city already has a five-year Axon deal covering 460 in-car systems with AI-powered license-plate recognition, plus body cameras and evidence-storage software. The unresolved question is whether every vendor will face enforceable rules on access, sharing, and retention.https://serve-media.piquemedia.co/potential-for-axon-cameras/01a10f7b-f5e2-7466-a986-c4b5cdd36c02/clip.mp4422026-09-03T21:01:58Z