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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Columbus News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Columbus—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Columbus News Today is your

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2:14

Health Subsidies Expire, Premiums Skyrocket

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Health insurance subsidies for millions of Americans are set to expire on January 1st, potentially causing premiums to double for nearly six hundred thousand Ohioans and twenty-three million people nationwide. Doctors across the country are alarmed, fearing patients will skip screenings, split pills, or stop taking medicine due to unaffordable costs. Ohios Republican senators voted to extend tax cuts but skipped extending health subsidies, despite a government shutdown. Some vulnerable Republicans

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1:24

Watershed Distillery Tops Central Ohio Craft Spirits...

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Watershed Distillery, known for their exceptional whiskies, tops the annual poll for Central Ohios favorite local spirits. Last years winner, High Bank Distillery, now holds the second spot, with Middle West Spirits, Echo Spirits Distilling, and Noble Cut Distillery following. The top ten also includes four fifty-one Spirits, DoG Distilling Company, Endeavor Brewing and Spirits, Leather and Oak Spirits, and Hocking Hills Moonshine. Despite their restaurant closure, Watersheds bottles remain widely

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2:10

Columbus Transportation: A Smoother, Safer 2026

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Columbus drivers rejoice! 2026 promises smoother roads and safer streets as 24 projects wrap up, including the Front Street Bridge reopening, new Interstate 71 south flyover ramp, and phase four and six of the Interstate 70 and 71 downtown ramp up. Expect upgrades like downtown COTA bus pads, safety tweaks on East Fifth Avenue, and a protected bike lane on North Fourth Street. These changes mean real impacts for everyday folks, with narrower streets boosting safety for cyclists and pedestrians, new

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1:33

Ohio Fireworks Laws for New Year's Eve

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

As 2025 draws to a close, Ohioans preparing for a raucous New Years Eve should familiarize themselves with the states fireworks laws. House Bill 172, passed in 2022, allows fireworks from 4 p.m. on New Years Eve until 1 a.m. on New Years Day, and again from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the first. However, cities and towns can still prohibit fireworks, so whats allowed in one area might not be in another. Central Ohio cities like Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, and Upper Arlington maintain bans, while New

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1:44

Columbus Schools' Mixed Review for Superintendent...

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Columbus City Schools Boards Performance Review of Superintendent Angela Chapman: A Mixed BagThe Columbus City Schools Board has released their performance review of Superintendent Angela Chapman, highlighting both her strengths and areas for improvement. The review, completed on December 19th for the 2024-2025 school year, praises her for building strong community ties but calls out significant issues.Chapmans strategies to recruit and retain staff in high-need areas were commended, but the review

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1:27

Big Time Rush Cancels Columbus Concert, Refunds Issued

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Big Time Rush fans mourn as the pop band cancels their Columbus, Ohio concert due to exhaustion from nonstop touring and illnesses. The band hopes to reschedule college tour dates from January 24th to February 13th, 2026. Ticket holders for the January 25th show will receive full refunds within 14-21 days. The band, known for their Nickelodeon sitcom and hits like Big Time Rush and Halfway There, resumes their In Real Life worldwide tour on February 17th in Mexico. Checkout Solipillow.comDNN | The

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1:40

Confluence Cast's Top 2025 Columbus Picks

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Discover Columbus Best: The Confluence Cast Unveils Top Lists for 2025The Confluence Cast has released their top picks for Columbus best breweries, art galleries, gyms, food trucks, and films of 2025. Host Tim Fulton, a Columbus native with media, arts, and tech startup experience, shares his insights on the citys evolving scene. Listeners are thrilled, planning brewery crawls and gym switches, and sharing their favorites on social media. The film list, featuring horror, comedies, and docs, is a

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1:21

New Year's Eve Safety Tips from Columbus, Ohio

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Emergency officials in Columbus, Ohio, urge residents to plan ahead for a safe New Years Eve. Key tips include not drinking and driving, mapping out routes, ensuring fire safety at home, and never going out alone. Officials will monitor roads for snow clearance. Checkout Solipillow.comDNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:04

Somali Daycares Accused of Fraud: Fact vs. Fiction

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Viral videos accuse Somali-run daycares in Columbus, Ohio of fraud, claiming empty shells collecting state funding for non-existent kids. However, state records show otherwise, with a top-rated center found to have enrolled children and good staff ratios during inspections. Right-wing voices share maps and records, but lack hard proof. Lawmakers urge probes, while Governor Mike DeWines office maintains strong safeguards and no surge in fraud cases. Ohio pays based on attendance swipes, making scams

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1:57

Judge Halts Worthington Deer Cull Near Resident's Home

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

A Franklin County judge has temporarily halted Worthingtons deer cull near Kevin Callinans home, citing safety concerns and lack of transparency. The citys plan to shoot deer in six parks, including East Granville Park and Olentangy Parklands, remains in effect elsewhere. Callinan argues the plan is dangerous and lacks transparency, while the city prepares a legal response. Checkout Solipillow.comDNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Every story. AI

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1:48

Columbus 2025: Mixed Progress in Downtown Development

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2025/12/31

2025 in Columbus saw a flurry of development proposals, but many remained on paper. Highlights included the 24-story Estrella tower and new Municipal Courthouse renders. Downtown saw mixed progress, with a 12-story building approved and a 15-story High Street project seemingly dead. Giant Eagles 15-story Scioto Peninsula tower is committed, but construction delayed. Residents and officials express mixed feelings about the slow pace. New findings show progress, like a new owner for the Latitude Five

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2:07

Columbus Urban Development in 2025: Despite Challenges

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Despite a slow year for urban development in Columbus, 2025 saw several notable projects across the city. Downtown highlighted a new college-YMCA facility, Nationwide Arena renovations, and office-to-residential conversions. The South Side faced controversy with a Livingston Avenue apartment plan and Brewery District design flak, but also saw churches transformed into affordable housing. The West Side welcomed a music venue and mixed-use projects near Tuttle Mall. North Central and Near East Side

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1:58

Columbus Construction: Smaller Projects, Big Impact

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Columbus construction scene is taking a breather, with the smallest list of major projects in years. Downtown remains vibrant, with the Merchant Building topping out and the North High Street tower rising. Affordable housing is booming, and Franklinton, University District, South Side, Near East Side, and Linden are all seeing new developments. Big projects like Intels factory, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist, and the airport terminal are also underway. Despite the slowdown, these efforts promise new

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1:45

Columbus 2025: Exciting Projects Open Despite Slowdown

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2025/12/31

Columbus, Ohio, witnessed a mix of completed and upcoming development projects in 2025, despite a slight slowdown. Downtown saw transformations like Continental Tower apartments, Pembroke Apartments, and Grant Medical Centers expansion. The University District welcomed the Wexner Medical Centers new tower and the Rambler. Neighborhoods like the Near East Side and Franklinton also saw new builds, including Station stackable apartments and Trace Quarter. Further out, Fifth by Northwest added a

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1:11

Fatal Crash on US-23 North in Columbus: One Dead

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Tragic crash on U.S. Route 23 in Columbus, Ohio, claims one life; northbound lanes closed, traffic backed up; investigation ongoing. Checkout Solipillow.comDNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08

Ohio State's Journey to Glory: A Photographic Year in...

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Dispatch photojournalists kick off 2023 with Ohio States Rose Bowl victory, capturing the Buckeyes journey to the national championship. Theyre now in Texas for the Cotton Bowl, documenting the teams path to the College Football Playoff semifinal. In between, theyve covered a range of events, from sports to lawmaking debates, legal actions, and extreme weather, turning headlines into powerful visuals. Explore the photo gallery for a look back at their year behind the lens. Checkout Solipillow.comDNN

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1:35

Columbus Braces for New Year's Snow

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2025/12/31

Central Ohio braces for a snowy New Years Eve and New Years Day, with the National Weather Service predicting one to two inches of snow starting December thirtieth and continuing into New Years Eve night. The cold front will bring windy gusts and temperatures dropping to the teens. No major storms are expected for the rest of the week. Checkout Solipillow.comDNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See

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2:12

Ohio State's 2025 National Championship: A Banner Year

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/31

Ohio States 2025 football season was a triumphant journey, culminating in a national championship. The Buckeyes showcased their prowess in the Cotton Bowl semifinal and the Rose Bowl quarterfinal, with standout performances from players like Jack Sawyer, Julian Sayin, and Jeremiah Smith. The teams success sparked community celebrations across central Ohio, while emotional moments like Averys Law signing highlighted the impact of their achievements. Meanwhile, local developments such as the Intel

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0:51

Fatal Crash on US Route 23: One Dead, Highway Closed

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2025/12/31

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1:21

Columbus Braces for Chilly December 30th

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/30

Brace for a chilly December 30th in Columbus, with a high of 24°F feeling like 9°F, mostly cloudy skies, and strong winds. While it wont significantly impact health, its a good day to stay warm. Historically, temperatures have ranged from 65°F to 12°F below zero, averaging 0.1 inches of precipitation. This years forecast is cooler than average, so stay cozy! Checkout Solipillow.comDNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on

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