Dispatch reporter Bob Vitale covers the food and restaurant scene in central Ohio. Vitale recently highlighted Agni, a Brewery District restaurant, in USA TODAY's Restaurants of the Year list.

Ohio's patchwork of sales tax rules on food and drinks gets a lot simpler during the annual two-week exemption. Only alcohol will fall under the levy.

The owner of Pismo Bob's Pismo Garden Art says he is retiring. Bob Pringle says he has decided to retire after 43 years, but there's no set closing date yet.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – From pizzerias and Italian cuisine to smoothie bowls and fast food favorites. Here are some new restaurants and businesses that have recently opened in the Columbus ar… ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One man is dead after being found in the Olentangy River by rescue teams near downtown Columbus Monday morning.

Upper Arlington is the top place to live in central Ohio and the No. 8 best place to live in the state, according to Niche, a national ranking site.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, says thunderstorms heading toward Columbus bring risk of flooding in some areas.

The top nine fine-dining destinations in the August 2025 issue are joined by 91 cafes, bakeries and more in naming the top 100 restaurants in Columbus.

Local News PUCO approves AEP Ohio's proposal for energy tariffs on data centers According to AEP Ohio, the requirements would be in place for 12 years, including a four-year ramp-up period.

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe to perform in Columbus, Ohio on Aug. 29. Tickets go on sale July 23 for presale and July 25 for the public.

How long NWS weather warning, possible flash flood conditions for Ohio counties that include Cincinnati, Columbus lasts NWS warned that weather conditions across Ohio in the coming days could ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers returned to the Statehouse on Monday for a rare summer session to take on rising property taxes. But only one part of the GOP’s plan moved forward. House ...