4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (345+ words) Columbus' plans to officially break ground on a fourth water treatment plant this month are on hold after no contractors bid on the massive construction project. The project has already driven higher than normal water rate increases for customers in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (720+ words) A group of Ohio mayors wants to see more state dollars invested in what they call "core cities." “Most other states, especially in the Midwest … they rely on one mega-region,” said Keary McCarthy, the executive director of the Ohio Mayors…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (512+ words) Two charter amendments that could reshape Columbus City Council are headed to city voters this November after the council decided to advance its own proposal alongside one led by citizens. Council President Pro Tempore Rob Dorans, who introduced amendment No....

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (346+ words) Columbus voters will decide two issues on the November that could reshape city council. At Monday’s meeting, city council read the Our City Our Say charter amendment into record, which will be put in front of voters to ask whether…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (434+ words) Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin announced he will run for mayor — challenging Mayor Andrew Ginther — who is seeking a fourth term. Hardin made the announcement on Columbus' south side Thursday, setting up what will likely be a competitive election…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1148+ words) Dozens of Columbus residents voiced support for changing how Columbus City Council members get elected, but a small influential contingent of Black community leaders and labor unions raised concerns about the measure. Council held a second public hearing Monday regarding…...