The Columbus Dispatch

The Columbus Dispatch is a daily newspaper located in Columbus, Ohio. It launched its first edition on July 1, 1871, and has remained the sole major daily newspaper in the city since The Columbus Citizen-Journal stopped publishing in 1985. On June 3, 2015, it was announced that the ownership of the Dispatch was sold to GateHouse Media, a subsidiary of New Media Investment Group. Following New Media's acquisition of Gannett in 2019, GateHouse Media was renamed Gannett, which is the current name under which the Dispatch operates.

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Getting There: Pass or fail? How Ohio scores on its 2025 roads and bridges report card

22 hours ago | dispatch.com | Nathan Hart

Hello again from Getting There, The Dispatch's (relatively) new weekly column on all things driving, transportation and commuting in Central Ohio. This week, we're diving into the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recent "2025 Report Card for Ohio's Infrastructure", an annual report that explores how each state's infrastructure is faring. Aspects of Ohio's infrastructure, such as its roads, are rated on a traditional grade school A-F scale. For the most part, the state may need a tutor.
Somali, Nepali, French: See what language speakers are growing as Columbus does

22 hours ago | dispatch.com | Samantha Hendrickson

As Columbus has grown, so has the diversity of languages and those speaking them in Ohio's capital city. While Spanish is still the most spoken language besides English, Columbus has seen an uptick in Nepali, Arabic, French and West African language speakers, among others, according to Franklin County's 2025 Healthmap.
One person dead, one injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-70 near Reynoldsburg

1 day ago | dispatch.com | Nathan Hart

One person died and another was injured in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 70 just south of Reynoldsburg early on June 26. Columbus police responded to a report of a crash on Interstate 70 at Brice Road at 1:49 a.m. Two people were transported from the scene to a local hospital, and one of them was later pronounced dead at 3:02 a.m., according to a Columbus police dispatcher. The other person is in stable condition. Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.
Residents of Reynoldsburg senior apartments without air conditioning, offered hotels

1 day ago | dispatch.com | Anna Lynn Winfrey

Amid a heat wave scorching central Ohio and most of the eastern U.S., residents of a senior apartment building in Reynoldsburg are without air conditioning, with temperatures inside some apartments having been over 90 degrees. A crucial part of the air conditioning system at Seton Square East, 1235 Briarcliff Road, isn’t working and needs to be replaced.
2025 NBA Draft live updates: Full list of NBA draft picks, analysis of first round

2 days ago | dispatch.com | Scooby Axson |James Williams |Jeff Zillgitt |Lorenzo Reyes

It’s the day that all struggling NBA franchises have been dreaming of: the NBA draft. (The first day, anyways.)Duke freshman and national player of the year Cooper Flagg was selected as the top pick by the Dallas Mavericks, tabbing him as the future face of the franchise in the post-Luka Dončić era. He is expected to wear No. 32 for Dallas. “I think just hearing my name get called," Flagg told ESPN about what made the night special. "Sharing that moment with my mom, my dad and two brothers.
Cleveland Cavs trade rumors. Deals that could be in the works ahead of 2025 NBA free agency

2 days ago | dispatch.com | Ryan Lewis |Nate Ulrich

The Cavaliers were busy last summer, making a coaching change and signing stars Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen to massive contract extensions. Those moves helped the Cavs deliver one of the franchise's most memorable regular seasons, as they earned the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the NBA playoffs. The 2025 postseason, though, finished in the same disappointing fashion as the previous year with the Cavs getting bounced in the second round in five games.
South Western Education Association reaches tentative contract agreement; July 10 meeting set

2 days ago | dispatch.com | Anna Lynn Winfrey

The South Western Education Association reached a tentative three-year agreement with South Western City Schools after mediation. Contract details haven't been released publicly, but union members will be briefed before a July 10 meeting. The previous contract, expiring June 30, included annual base pay increases of 3% for two years and then 2.8%. This agreement comes amid other contract negotiations in the Columbus area, including Hilliard and Columbus City Schools.
Everyone needs a champion like my whiskey neat-loving Granchar |Opinion

2 days ago | dispatch.com | Amelia Robinson

Michael Caven is a practicing psychotherapist in Da Nang, Vietnam. He co-founded Out on Main, the nation’s first LGBTQ themed restaurant in Columbus. My beloved Granchar was my very own Auntie Mame. We had our secrets because she understood me. “We were all born bored, Mike-o,” she'd tell me. “We need some excitement! Keep things interesting.”Granchar knew I was different. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Mayor Ginther pitches $1 billion for fourth water plant as part of city capital budget

3 days ago | dispatch.com | Jordan Laird

Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has unveiled his proposed $2.9 billion capital budget for 2025, including about $1 billion for the city's fourth water plant, the need for which has accelerated in recent years due to development like Intel and surging population. The new Home Road water plant will be built along the Scioto River, north of Columbus, in Delaware County to serve the growing population that gets Columbus water.
Columbus pizza favorite unveils new interactive bib pizza box

3 days ago | dispatch.com | Amani Bayo

Mikey's Late Night Slice introduced a new pizza box featuring artwork and a tear-off bib. The box art is created by Columbus artist Patrick Moore. A Columbus pizza staple has added a new interactive item to its far-from-boring, late-night restaurant brand. Mikey's Late Night Slice announced a full-color Pizza Bib Brand box, which features box art and an interactive neck piece that customers can tear off and use when eating.