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If you live in Columbus, don’t be surprised if your trash pickup day changes next month. Starting the week of September 2nd, about half the city will be shifted to new collection days and even new route colors. The city calls it a “rebalancing” of routes to improve service and efficiency, but it didn’t release […]

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The second chance given to a Columbus teen earlier this year has run out. Nineteen-year-old Akie Benjamin was ordered Monday to serve nine and a half years in prison after violating the terms of his probation. Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Michael Holbrook handed down the sentence just months after he’d opted for community control […]

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A Kroger on the South Side had to temporarily shut down Tuesday after a security guard was attacked… and part of his thumb was bitten off. It happened just before noon at the Parsons Avenue location. According to police, a man got hostile as a security guard tried to remove him from the store. The […]

Sports

Columbus is getting a new professional football team! Spring pro football league, The United Football League (UFL), announced it’s relocating one of its franchises to Columbus for the 2026 season. The team will play at Historic Crew Stadium, the original home of the Columbus Crew. RELATED: Columbus Crew Signs 17-Year-Old Midfielder Tristan Brown The UFL […]

Events

The bell has rung and it’s time to go back to school! Urban One is hitting the streets with heat and partnering up with local back to school drives to bring bookbags, supplies and all the vibes to get our kids get ready for the 2025-2026 school year! Visit us at any of these locations: […]

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Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday kicks off Friday, and this year, shoppers get double the time to save. Running from midnight on August 1st through 11:59 p.m. on August 14th, the expanded tax break gives Ohioans 14 days to shop without sales tax on most items priced $500 or less. That includes electronics, clothes, books, […]

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Nearly five years after the fatal shooting of Andre Hill, a former Columbus police officer has been sentenced to prison. Adam Coy (48) was sentenced Monday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court to 15 years to life for murder, reckless homicide, and felonious assault. He’ll be eligible for parole after serving 15 years. Coy must […]

Entertainment

The city’s got a full weekend on tap: music, markets, baseball, and a splash of glam. From late-night parties to outdoor movies and Sunday expos… RELATED: Wiz Khalifa & Sean Paul – Good Vibes Only Tour Here’s what’s happening around the city this weekend!

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Mediterranean food fans, get ready: CAVA is officially on its way to Columbus! The fast-casual chain known for its bold bowls, build-your-own pitas, and dips has filed a permit to open at 1370 Polaris Parkway, the former Shake Shack spot near Polaris Fashion Place. The company confirmed it plans to expand into the Columbus market. […]

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A late-night shooting outside a North Linden bar ended with two people in the hospital and one person under arrest. It happened Wednesday morning outside the Oakland Park Bar and Grill. A Columbus police officer just happened to be half a block away patrolling the area when they reportedly saw someone pull up in front […]

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Living comfortably in Ohio isn’t as cheap as it used to be. According to a new report from SmartAsset, single adults need to earn at least $84,781 a year to keep up with the rising cost of living in the Buckeye State. The financial education company pulled data from MIT and applied the 50/30/20 budgeting […]