Episodes

  • Columbus News Today — May 19, 2026

    Columbus News Today — May 19, 2026
    May 19 2026
    Columbus officials highlight the Citizen app's role in boosting public safety and a recent laser pointer incident targeting a police helicopter. The city also announces major school upgrades and the start of a $150 million downtown redevelopment project.
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    1 min
  • Columbus News Today — May 18, 2026

    Columbus News Today — May 18, 2026
    May 18 2026
    Columbus officials expand the Citizen app's role in public safety with real-time alerts and neighborhood watch features following recent after-hours crime spikes. The city also warns of a temperature rise to 90.4°F and possible thunderstorms later this week, urging residents to prepare for sudden weather changes.
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    1 min
  • Columbus News Today — May 17, 2026

    Columbus News Today — May 17, 2026
    May 17 2026
    Columbus residents should know about the new Citizen app for public safety, updates to Columbus schools' K-12 programs, and a statewide study warning of rising income inequality in Ohio. The episode also covers warm weather forecast with temperatures hitting 88.2°F.
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    1 min
  • Columbus News Today — May 16, 2026

    Columbus News Today — May 16, 2026
    May 16 2026
    Columbus law enforcement shut down two spas linked to human trafficking and prostitution investigations, with a court order closing more spas in central Ohio. The city also launched a new Citizen app to boost community safety and prepared for the 2026 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure amid traffic restrictions.
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    2 mins
  • Columbus News Today — May 15, 2026

    Columbus News Today — May 15, 2026
    May 15 2026
    Columbus: A pedestrian was critically injured in a west-side crash near a major intersection, prompting an ongoing investigation. State officials announced new Medicaid fraud measures, including enhanced data tracking and stricter reimbursement oversight.
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    2 mins
  • Columbus News Today — May 14, 2026

    Columbus News Today — May 14, 2026
    May 14 2026
    Columbus police investigate a critical shooting in east Columbus and a lawsuit against an officer involved in a red-light crash injuring a woman. The department also promotes its Citizen app, now used by over 15,000 residents for safety reporting and real-time crime data.
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    1 min
  • Columbus News Today — May 13, 2026

    Columbus News Today — May 13, 2026
    May 13 2026
    Columbus officials announce a ban on feeding deer in neighborhoods after complaints about property damage and aggressive behavior, while safety upgrades are set for Livingston Avenue to address speeding concerns. Mysterious Twenty One Pilots messages appear across the city, sparking local curiosity and social media buzz.
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    2 mins
  • Columbus News Today — May 12, 2026

    Columbus News Today — May 12, 2026
    May 12 2026
    Columbus residents should know about the temporary closure of a fire station amid city fleet modernization efforts and the new free Citizen app for safety reporting. Schools in central Ohio are finalizing their 2026 calendar with June 10 as the last day of school.
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    2 mins