6+ hour, 6+ min ago   (864+ words) A new, third-party report calls Columbus Promise an “unequivocal success” when it comes to its goal of getting more Columbus City Schools (CCS) students to go to college. The report from W.E. Upjohn Institute looked at data from the…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (694+ words) Columbus City Schools on Tuesday formalized its intent to cut another $50 million from its budget, but district officials are continuing to warn these attempts to rein in spending could impact the classroom. District officials have said since making separate decisions…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (499+ words) The deadline for Columbus City Schools students to have all of their vaccinations is fast approaching. Ohio law mandates students to have required vaccines by the 15th day of school, which is Thursday for Columbus students. "If your kiddo doesn't have…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (406+ words) Columbus' non-fatal shooting team will expand to the city's West Side. The program devotes the same resources to solving non-fatal shootings as the city puts towards homicides. Ginther credited the non-fatal police team with helping dramatically reduce homicide rates in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (293+ words) Columbus city leaders launched a new option for 911 operators to connect residents to medical care for non-life threatening situations. Mayor Andrew Ginther and other city leaders made the announcement Monday. Ginther said if someone needs help, they should still call…...

2+ week, 3+ 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, 11+ hour 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, 1+ day ago   (563+ words) Columbus City Schools is yet again slated to deficit spend to the tune of more than $50 million unless it finds a new revenue source or makes more staff cuts and closes more schools. Despite the dire financial picture, district officials…...

3+ week, 2+ 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…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (885+ words) Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther declared an emergency in the city Wednesday following severe storms Tuesday that damaged much of Ohio's capital city and left one person dead in southeast Ohio and several prisoners injured in Lorain County. National Weather Service…...