Andrew Ginther

Even with homicides down from recent record highs, the city of Columbus is making some investments in fighting gun violence.

After weeks of public hearings, Columbus City Council is expected to vote Monday on whether or not to ban flavored tobacco and vaping products from being sold within city limits.

The announcement comes a week after a Franklin County Common Pleas judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking part of a 2018 state law that expanded self-defense protections and other gun rights.

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther made a plea to voters Monday, the day before the election, asking them to support the city’s $1.5 billion bond measures on the ballot Tuesday. He made the pitch alongside a 2023 budget proposal promising new and expanded public safety projects and more staff.

Columbus police and city leaders promise a complete and transparent investigation after the police shooting of an unarmed man, 20-year-old Donovan Lewis.

A total of 48 nonprofit human service agencies are receiving funds to focus on infant vitality, homelessness and housing stability for immigrants and refugees.

A coalition of Ohio Democratic mayors spoke out Monday, saying the state legislature and Gov. Mike DeWine are taking Ohio in the wrong direction when it comes to guns.

Columbus city officials are taking a joint, no-tolerance approach to people operating vehicles recklessly and loudly on city streets, with a particular focus on ATVs and motorbikes and help from the public.

Mayor Andrew Ginther is calling for a bond issue with at least $150 million for affordable housing.

City leaders from Columbus, Bexley, Whitehall, and Worthington are considering lifting mask requirements in the next few weeks.