With dangerous heat setting in over the Central Ohio region, the City of Columbus is making it easier for residents to stay cool. Five cooling centers are open across the city, pool admission fees have been waived and public pools are staying open later to give them more ways to escape The HEAT. Officials are […]
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To help curb a wave of incidents and disruptive “teen takeovers,” the Columbus City Council voted on Monday night to tighten the city’s juvenile curfew laws. The newly passed ordinance scales back the hours minors are allowed out without adult supervision. Children 12 and Under must be off the streets by 9pm Teens between 13 […]
A crackdown on illegal dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles could soon be coming to central Ohio. Columbus Police said the vehicles are a problem in all parts of the city. Columbus City Council will consider approving pricier punishments at its meeting Monday night City leaders said the measure isn’t just about noise, but also how […]
In an effort to help with the COVID-19 vaccination process, Columbus City Council unanimously voted to approve a new initiative that will put cash into residents’ pockets.Â
Tensions have flared in Downtown Columbus over the last few days in response to the murder of George Floyd. Locals have come together to express their frustrations surrounding police brutality. While some protests remain peaceful, others unfortunately escalate out of control. This has caused the Columbus Police Department to announce a state of emergency […]
The city is not siding with the state’s view on reproductive rights. As we reported last week the state signed into law the Heartbeat Abortion Ban. The ban will ban abortions when a heartbeat from the unborn child is detected, with no exceptions for rape or incest victims. The Columbus City Council passed a ceremonial […]