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Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin on quantum physics and Columbus’ technological future
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (54+ words) On this episode of Columbus in Color, Ohio State physicist Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin breaks down the science, explains why Columbus is emerging as a center for quantum innovation and shares the journey that led him to a career exploring some of…...
Ohio high school football live score updates. See who's winning tonight
3+ week, 2+ day ago (213+ words) CANTON — The opening week of the Ohio high school football season continues tonight in Stark County, as 20 games feature county teams. We'll have score updates here of throughout tonight. All games kick off at 7. The 2026 regular season kicked off Thursday,…...
Columbus Comedy Festival to bring laughs with 60-plus shows
2+ week, 4+ day ago (402+ words) If you’re looking for cheap laughs that don’t involve a Wiffle ball bat to the groin, you’re sure to find them at the Columbus Comedy Festival. “Cheap” doesn’t describe the quality of the humor but rather the price of attending…...
Columbus LGBTQ+ bars, restaurants ready for Gay Softball World Series
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1095+ words) More than 200 softball teams from across the United States and Canada will come to Columbus starting Aug. 30 for a weeklong tournament that's as big a party as it is a sporting event. The Gay Softball World Series will be played…...
Ohio State at Texas live updates, score, highlights, predictions, analysis
23+ hour, 14+ min ago (173+ words) The top-ranked Ohio State football team started the year with a 56-3 win over Ball State, but the degree of difficulty cranks up significantly with a Week 2 matchup against Texas. OSU's game against the No. 3 Longhorns is part of what experts…...
See the top stories in Columbus on Friday, September 4
1+ week, 2+ day ago (12+ words) Our new daily news video shares the top headlines of the day....
Ohio's August rainfall far exceeds normal as unusual pattern lingers
3+ week, 6+ day ago (472+ words) If it feels like the rain just won't stop in Ohio this month, you're not imagining it. Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms have soaked much of the state throughout August, pushing rainfall totals well above normal in many cities,…...
Judge blocks Ohio law requiring citizenship proof for voter registration
2+ week, 3+ day ago (509+ words) A U.S. judge on Tuesday blocked an Ohio law requiring residents to present documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote at motor vehicles offices, in the latest setback for allies of President Donald Trump pushing to tighten voter registration rules....
Be ready for rain at Ohio State's football season opener Sept. 5
1+ week, 2+ day ago (198+ words) Ohio State University fans should be ready for a hot and rainy start to the football season when the Buckeyes head to the Horseshoe to play Ball State University in their kickoff game Sept. 5. The National Weather Service predicts showers…...
Ohio State women's basketball's home game vs. UConn date announced
3+ week, 6+ day ago (256+ words) Ohio State women's basketball will host Connecticut, winners of 12 NCAA Division I national championships, at the Schottenstein Center on Nov. 12, OSU announced on Aug. 17. The home-and-home series was announced ahead of the 2025-26 season. Last season, the Buckeyes lost 100-68 to the…...