Tyler K. Thompson

The image shows a flooded highway, specifically I-70 at mile marker 129, with water covering both lanes. Traffic cones are partially submerged, and a green exit sign is visible. In the background, an overpass is seen under a cloudy sky.

Health, Science & Environment

Buckeye Lake under mandatory evacuation from severe flooding

Tyler K. Thompson

The village of Buckeye Lake was ordered under a mandatory evacuation due to severe flooding from persistent rainfall late Thursday evening.

South Columbus is one of the area's of the city that was affected by flooding following several days rain.

Health, Science & Environment

Franklinton floodwall activated after recent floods in Columbus

Tyler K. Thompson

The National Weather Service previously issued a flash flood warning for Columbus and parts of Fairfield and Licking counties through Thursday morning.

Storm clouds are seen over the Cincinnati Bengals NFL football practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.

Health, Science & Environment

Persistent storms threaten Ohio crops and could delay harvest

Tyler K. Thompson

For more than a week, much of Ohio has been hit with multiple rounds of rain and storms. Severe weather, tornadoes and flooding slammed parts of central Ohio.

Courtroom gavel with scales of justice in the background.

Crime and Public Safety

18-year-old accused in mother's shooting death in Delaware County; 2 others also charged

Tyler K. Thompson

Bryanna Dutcher, 18, Dajameous Payne, 21, and Christian Evans, 20, are charged with murder in the shooting death of 55-year-old Tamela Dutcher on Aug. 14.

Politics & Government

The Columbus Foundation gifts $2 million emergency grant to the Community Shelter Board

Tyler K. Thompson

The funding is intended to address the increased need for shelter capacity for those experiencing homelessness in central Ohio.

Chief Environmental Specialist Adam Sears shows water damage from a leaking pipe system in the Franklin County Municipal Court basement.

Politics & Government

Franklin County Municipal Court tour shows extensive damage and safety concerns

Tyler K. Thompson

The Franklin County Municipal Court hosted a tour Thursday of the current state of the current court building. The tour comes after the Franklin County Municipal Court released a statement Wednesday criticizing Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther’s decision to end plans to construct a new court building.

Fallen tree limbs and down power lines lay in the backyard of Bexley resident Gina Hinterschied.

Health, Science & Environment

Severe weather leaves east Columbus neighborhoods in state of disrepair

Tyler K. Thompson

East Columbus residents are cleaning up their neighborhoods on Wednesday after severe weather moved through the central Ohio region on Tuesday.

Columbus Fire Department assess the damage caused by a fire at Cherry Creek Church of Christ August 10, 2026.

News

West Columbus church leadership uncertain about future after major fire

Tyler K. Thompson

Cherry Creek Church of Christ's roof caught fire early Monday morning due to a suspected lightning strike as severe storms rolled through central Ohio.

Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano attends the Franklin County Fair on July 20, 2026.

Politics & Government

Franklin County property owners can ask for reviews on tentative new property values

Tyler K. Thompson

Under Ohio law, the Franklin County Auditor’s Office reassesses property values every three years.

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson speaks at a press event about the launch of the Fraud and Organized Retail Crime Engagement task force, Aug. 6, 2026.

Politics & Government

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announces new organized retail crime task force

Tyler K. Thompson

The Fraud and Organized Retail Crime Engagement (FORCE) task force was created in response House Bill 366 to combat the rise of retail thieves in central Ohio.