City to pay $750K to White cop who alleged discrimination after George Floyd Pending council approval, Columbus is set to pay $750,000 to a former police sergeant who accused the city of reverse discrimination.

Pending council approval, Columbus is set to pay $750,000 to a former police sergeant who accused the city of reverse discrimination.

Amy Acton is one of the good ones. Ohio deserves her as governor | Letters Letters: Amy Acton's life speaks for itself. You missed the point of No Kings. Trump's priorities speak for themselves.

Opinion: Letters: Amy Acton's life speaks for itself. You missed the point of No Kings. Trump's priorities speak for themselves.

Ohio's 'controlling party' trying to dismantle abortion, marijuana laws | Opinion In Ohio, lawmakers are once again working to defy the will of voters when it comes to reproductive rights and legalized marijuana.

Opinion: In Ohio, lawmakers are once again working to defy the will of voters when it comes to reproductive rights and legalized marijuana.

We know sensational headlines about JobsOhio's 'hidden agenda' are wrong | Opinion JobsOhio is the envy of 49 states, key business leaders write. It has positioned Ohio as a national leader in economic development.

Opinion: JobsOhio is the envy of 49 states, key business leaders write. It has positioned Ohio as a national leader in economic development.

Here's who gets Social Security payments this week on April 22 The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of April is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of April is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

Ohio marijuana law is different this 4/20. What consumers need to know Ohio just changed its marijuana law. Here's what consumers need to know as they celebrate 4/20.

Ohio just changed its marijuana law. Here's what consumers need to know as they celebrate 4/20.

Boston Marathon 2026 is almost here. Route, start time, how to watch The Boston Marathon, one of seven World Marathon Majors, is happening soon.

The Boston Marathon, one of seven World Marathon Majors, is happening soon.

Ohio Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for April 19, 2026 Check your tickets for Ohio daily lottery draw games here.

Check your tickets for Ohio daily lottery draw games here.

First-ever Columbus Vegan Dining Week has deals from 34 restaurants Some of the biggest local names in plant-based eating, including Pattycake, Portia's and Seitan's Realm, are part of the debut dining week event.

Some of the biggest local names in plant-based eating, including Pattycake, Portia's and Seitan's Realm, are part of the debut dining week event.

Earth Day reflections on the state of nature in Ohio and globally Ohioans will be among those observing Earth Day on April 22. Here are reflections on the state of nature in the state.

Ohioans will be among those observing Earth Day on April 22. Here are reflections on the state of nature in the state.

Columbus’ LeVeque Tower to light up purple or Crime Victims' Rights Week LeVeque Tower will be illuminated purple April 19–25 to mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

LeVeque Tower will be illuminated purple April 19–25 to mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

'Sullivan's Crossing' returns for Season 4. See premiere date, time Fans of "Virgin River" and former teenage heartthrob Chad Michael Murray are in for a treat as a new season of “Sullivan’s Crossing” is returning.

Fans of "Virgin River" and former teenage heartthrob Chad Michael Murray are in for a treat as a new season of “Sullivan’s Crossing” is returning.

Severson rebound for Columbus Blue Jackets had another tough ending Damon Severson has watched the Blue Jackets fall short of the playoffs the past two seasons while not playing for starkly opposite reasons.

Damon Severson has watched the Blue Jackets fall short of the playoffs the past two seasons while not playing for starkly opposite reasons.

Big Walnut's Evan Couser named OSU Wexner Boys Athlete of the Week The baseball star batted .636 (7 for 11) with a .667 on-base percentage and scored four runs in three games.

The baseball star batted .636 (7 for 11) with a .667 on-base percentage and scored four runs in three games.

First national museum dedicated to African American history was in Ohio Dr. John E. Fleming was involved in the creation of the first national African American museum in Ohio and later, Smithsonian's museum in Washington.

Dr. John E. Fleming was involved in the creation of the first national African American museum in Ohio and later, Smithsonian's museum in Washington.

West Jefferson police investigating woman's body in Little Darby Creek The woman was pronounced dead at the scene on April 18.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene on April 18.

Beloved campus bar The Bier Stube teases reopening progress. See the latest The 58-year-old bar closed in 2024 to make way for a new development on North High Street. Work continues on its new home.

The 58-year-old bar closed in 2024 to make way for a new development on North High Street. Work continues on its new home.

Teays Valley's Ellie Powell is OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week The softball star hit four home runs, drove in eight runs and pitched a complete game in a 19-8 win over Pickerington Central.

The softball star hit four home runs, drove in eight runs and pitched a complete game in a 19-8 win over Pickerington Central.

Weather whiplash hits central Ohio with freeze warning issued After a short run of warm weather, central Ohio has another freeze warning. Temperatures could dip down as low at 30 degrees in the early hours of April 20.

After a short run of warm weather, central Ohio has another freeze warning. Temperatures could dip down as low at 30 degrees in the early hours of April 20.

Are luxury boxes really what Ohio Stadium needs? Mailbox Readers weigh in on Ohio State's stadium upgrades, Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness's rant, and Caleb Downs' NFL draft prospects.

Readers weigh in on Ohio State's stadium upgrades, Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness's rant, and Caleb Downs' NFL draft prospects.

Frustrations rise for Columbus Crew following loss vs New England: Takeaways Columbus Crew recorded their fourth loss of the regular season on the road vs New England Revolution, despite holding a first-half lead.

Columbus Crew recorded their fourth loss of the regular season on the road vs New England Revolution, despite holding a first-half lead.

Behind the scenes on how The Dispatch covers City Hall From a scoop on women's soccer to health cuts, politics reporter Jordan Laird is embedded in City Hall and out in the community. Here's how she does it.

From a scoop on women's soccer to health cuts, politics reporter Jordan Laird is embedded in City Hall and out in the community. Here's how she does it.

Downtown Columbus Inc. unveils free season, Bruce Hornsby to perform Downtown Columbus Inc. announces more than 200 events for its new season, such as a farmers market and concerts including Bruce Hornsby.

Downtown Columbus Inc. announces more than 200 events for its new season, such as a farmers market and concerts including Bruce Hornsby.

NBA’s Kenny Anderson helps Columbus kids pursue their dreams Former NBA star Kenny Anderson brings his passion for youth development to Columbus, hosting events to inspire and educate.

Former NBA star Kenny Anderson brings his passion for youth development to Columbus, hosting events to inspire and educate.

Jimmie Williams hopes Ohio State fans 'see an NBA player' after transfer Jimmie Williams, a Duquesne transfer, committed to Ohio State men's basketball after a visit, saying it felt like 'family.'

Jimmie Williams, a Duquesne transfer, committed to Ohio State men's basketball after a visit, saying it felt like 'family.'

More than a gas station. Ohio-based Marathon is a key piece of Americana When one passes a Marathon gas station, the company motto "Fueling the American Spirit" is intended to evoke the American work ethic.

When one passes a Marathon gas station, the company motto "Fueling the American Spirit" is intended to evoke the American work ethic.

Karol G will take Coachella stage. How to watch her performance Pop star Karol G, the third headliner on the bill, will close the music festival on Sunday.

Pop star Karol G, the third headliner on the bill, will close the music festival on Sunday.

Meet the journalists of the Columbus Dispatch through the years From past to present, these photos highlight the journalists who have shaped The Columbus Dispatch over the years.

From past to present, these photos highlight the journalists who have shaped The Columbus Dispatch over the years.

Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for April 18, 2026 Check your tickets for Ohio daily lottery draw games here.

Check your tickets for Ohio daily lottery draw games here.

Powerball jackpot hits $75M for Saturday. See winning numbers The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $75 million for Saturday's drawing. Do you have the winning ticket?

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $75 million for Saturday's drawing. Do you have the winning ticket?