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Columbus News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Columbus News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Columbus, Ohio (United States): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Columbus News Today — May 21, 2026

    Columbus News Today — May 21, 2026
    May 21 2026
    Columbus police are investigating two shootings in north Columbus overnight, resulting in one death and a critical injury, while the city prepares for potential weather delays during the upcoming holiday weekend. Thousands attended Bruno Mars’ concert at Ohio Stadium despite rain, and a new Blue Jackets-themed playground opened in Franklin Park.
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  • Columbus News Today — May 20, 2026

    Columbus News Today — May 20, 2026
    May 20 2026
    Columbus police are investigating a shooting in northwest Columbus with one person in critical condition, while a missing 71-year-old man is the focus of a national missing persons platform launched by a local resident. A Columbus-area company also gained attention for delivering 200 submarine sandwiches to officers as a thank-you gesture.
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  • 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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