I know you appreciate speed, Tony Stewart, but the driver of your hospitality rig felt I-70 east of Indy was his personal drag strip. And, he delighted, for miles at a time, tailgating drivers who could go no faster than vehicles in front of them. #dangerous Tony Stewart Racing

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Columbus and Mayor Andrew Ginther are finalists for a national secrecy award. Other nominees include President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE. dispatch.com/story/news/loc…

Ten years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court said gay couples had the right to marry. But that hasn't stopped opponents from trying to unravel the decision. dispatch.com/story/news/pol…

I better claim my "less than $25." dispatch.com/story/news/pol…

No offense, Zaleski (population 230), but NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas just teased the evacuation of "an American city." dispatch.com/story/news/202…

Donald dumps. pressfreedomtracker.us/blog/on-social…

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Ohio Senate passes a bill that would prevent local officials from blocking immigration enforcement. Democrats call it state-sponsored racial profiling. dispatch.com/story/news/pol…

US Rep. Jim Jordan is accused in a new HBO documentary of knowing about sexual abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss at Ohio State. He denies knowledge. dispatch.com/story/news/202…

Want police body cam video? It's going to cost you. Maybe up to $750 for the public records. Whitehall, Grove City and Reynoldsburg have adopted new fees for police videos. Other agencies say they're considering it. dispatch.com/story/news/loc…

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Red, White & BOOM! See how Columbus celebrates the Fourth of July. Dispatch photographers fanned out in Downtown Columbus July 3 for one of the biggest fireworks celebrations in the Midwest. dispatch.com/story/entertai…

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.Senator Jon Husted takes down post of him laughing with lobbyists, bragging about Trump's bill share.google/khAVRyGKqJRfcc…

Trump requests 93% cut to Appalachian Regional Commission. Ohio would take a huge hit. • Ohio Capital Journal share.google/b74aEfWP8MFZGc…

Analysis: Ohio Republicans warned against out-of-state special interests. Then gifted $600M to one • Ohio Capital Journal / Marty Schladen share.google/qdKHJbyFLiFMY0…

Despite remarks by Vice President JD Vance JD Vance that officials in Columbus and other big cities have "allowed lawlessness to run wild," violent crime is down markedly in 2025. dispatch.com/story/news/cri…

'Consistently opaque' Columbus Zoo clings to secrecy After operating for almost 100 years, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is facing calls to be more transparent, despite claims of a new era of doing so. dispatch.com/story/news/loc…

Outrageous. Take it to court. Legal settlements are public records. Ohio State is directly paying millions to football players following a legal settlement, but the new agreements are not public record, according to the school. dispatch.com/story/sports/c…