Will Smolinski

Columbus City Council will vote on Monday night about whether or not to renovate the historic fire station located in Franklinton. If approved, it would be converted for use by the Westside Neighborhood Pride Center.

Columbus City Council voted unanimously to pass regulations that would cap fees landlords pass on to tenants who are not directly billed for utility services.

The Natural Resources Assistance Councils have announced the release of nearly $3 million in grant money dedicated to environmental preservation across several central Ohio counties.

Thomas Ostrosky, the former director of a prison reintegration nonprofit, was sentenced to 10-13 years in prison, after pleading guilty to stealing more than $200,000 from the organization.

Despite a new safety initiative implemented by the Columbus Dept. of Public Service, residents are advocating for greater changes.

The Columbus Division of Police announced a drone pilot program on Nov. 18. The Rapid Aerial Visual Enforcement Network, or RAVEN program is designed to use drones in frontline police operations.

Juveniles convicted of non-violent felonies will be given the chance to have their cases dismissed and records sealed if they complete a three-month program.