Columbus news

Here are some recent news stories from Columbus, Ohio:

Local News

• Columbus City Council approves plan to increase funding for affordable housing (Columbus Dispatch)
• Columbus police officer involved in shooting of unarmed man (NBC4i)
• Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announces birth of rare Sumatran tiger cub (Columbus Business First)

Crime and Public Safety

• Columbus police investigate string of armed robberies in Hilliard area (Columbus Dispatch)
• Franklin County Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying suspect in string of burglaries (10TV)
• Columbus police officer charged with assault after altercation with suspect (Columbus Alive)

Education

• Columbus City Schools to receive $10 million grant for early childhood education (Columbus Dispatch)
• Ohio State University announces new program to help students with food insecurity (Columbus Business First)
• Columbus State Community College to offer new cybersecurity program (Columbus Alive)

Business and Economy

• Columbus-based company to create 150 new jobs with new facility (Columbus Business First)
• Ohio State University to invest $100 million in downtown Columbus development (Columbus Dispatch)
• Columbus Chamber of Commerce announces new initiative to support small businesses (Columbus Alive)

Sports

• Columbus Blue Jackets announce new head coach (Columbus Dispatch)
• Ohio State Buckeyes football team to play in Big Ten Championship Game (Columbus Business First)
• Columbus Crew SC to play in MLS Cup playoffs (Columbus Alive)

Weather

• Columbus to experience mild winter weather, experts predict (Columbus Dispatch)
• Winter storm warning issued for Columbus area (10TV)
• Columbus to host winter festival in December (Columbus Business First)