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Columbus is forcing a midnight curfew on Short North food trucks and carts and asking businesses to voluntarily close at the same time on weekends in an effort to curb gun violence and crime.

Ohio Immigrant Alliance Director Lynn Tramonte told council members that around 700 people have been arrested in Columbus for civil immigration violations.

Columbus City Council is promising short-term reforms for the police and committing to longer term, structural transformation. Council members aim to…

Columbus officials working on the city’s fledgling program promoting alternative responses to crisis 911 calls said they're creating a blueprint for public safety responses that rely less on police. But, for it to be as effective as possible, it needs to scale up next year, which will mean more dedicated funding.

Columbus government elections are facing fresh criticism, with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, or LDF, arguing that City Council elections…

The nominating committee tasked with picking replacements for two retiring Columbus City Council members has submitted one new name for the May 4 primary ballot and endorsed another candidate.

With less than a month before the August elections, Mayor Andrew Ginther has announced the formation of a committee that will review how to best…

Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed a task force to consider the future of the Ohio State Fairgrounds as well as the current home of the Columbus Crew…

Columbus City Council on Monday night voted to add penalties to the city's face covering mandate. The ordinance replaces an executive order issued last…

The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced a final rule banning the gun accessories known as “bump stocks,” a move that may impact a Columbus…