/tags/columbus Columbus en-US Copyright Wed, 14 May 2025 12:25:38 GMT /2025-05-14/columbus-other-top-us-cities-are-sinking-raising-questions-about-long-term-impact Researchers found the cities are sinking slowly, just a few millimeters per year, but their findings raise some big questions about how this issue could impact cities’ infrastructure and development in the long term. Wed, 14 May 2025 12:25:38 GMT /2025-05-14/columbus-other-top-us-cities-are-sinking-raising-questions-about-long-term-impact Matthew Rand /show/all-sides/2025-05-13/city-of-columbus-sues-trump-administration-over-cuts-to-homelessness-assistance Many programs providing community services are facing funding cuts. One of the latest communities being affected are the homeless. According to the latest numbers, homelessness in Franklin County increased by 7.4%. Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-05-13/city-of-columbus-sues-trump-administration-over-cuts-to-homelessness-assistance /2025-05-12/central-ohios-landscaping-goats-will-take-on-a-project-at-a-columbus-park Goats are set to help tackle invasive plants in Columbus' Antrim Park this summer. It's not the first time goats have done community landscape work. Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-05-12/central-ohios-landscaping-goats-will-take-on-a-project-at-a-columbus-park Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-05-05/columbus-mayor-ginther-praises-sullivant-avenue-cleanup-and-safety-sweep-as-great-success Sullivant Avenue in the Hilltop was the second area targeted in the city's Clean and Safe Corridor initiative. Mon, 05 May 2025 20:44:54 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-05/columbus-mayor-ginther-praises-sullivant-avenue-cleanup-and-safety-sweep-as-great-success Allie Vugrincic /2025-04-30/house-bill-would-require-ohio-cities-cooperate-with-feds-on-immigration-or-lose-funding Ohio lawmakers are considering requiring cities to cooperate with immigration officials and if they don’t, they could lose state funding. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:20:30 GMT /2025-04-30/house-bill-would-require-ohio-cities-cooperate-with-feds-on-immigration-or-lose-funding Jo Ingles /politics-government/2025-04-23/columbus-rolls-out-911-software-that-translates-texts-from-55-languages-provides-video-link The software auto-detects the language of an incoming text and translates for dispatchers, then translates back to those contacting them. It's been in use since April 9. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:20:12 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-23/columbus-rolls-out-911-software-that-translates-texts-from-55-languages-provides-video-link Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-04-17/columbus-man-chairing-new-commission-focused-on-helping-immigrants-and-refugees Columbus leaders have established the Commission on Immigrant & Refugee Affairs. The commission’s new chair, Bartholomew Shepgong, spoke with WOSU’s Debbie Holmes to explain what the agency will do. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:21:44 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-17/columbus-man-chairing-new-commission-focused-on-helping-immigrants-and-refugees Debbie Holmes /show/all-sides/2025-03-28/challenges-around-development-in-columbus On this edition of All Sides, we’ll talk about the increase in lawsuits related to denied developments in the suburbs and changes happening in Columbus. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-03-28/challenges-around-development-in-columbus /show/all-sides/2025-03-12/challenges-around-development-in-columbus On this edition of All Sides, we’ll talk about the increase in lawsuits related to denied developments in the suburbs and changes happening in Columbus. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-03-12/challenges-around-development-in-columbus /news/2025-02-26/drops-in-religious-affiliation-have-leveled-off-study-says The data comes from the Pew Research Center's most recent Religious Landscape Study. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:21:14 GMT /news/2025-02-26/drops-in-religious-affiliation-have-leveled-off-study-says Allie Vugrincic