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Central Ohio braces for a cold, windy weekend with snow flurries, temperatures dropping to twenty-five degrees, and wind chills making it feel even colder. Drive carefully due to potential slick spots on roads. Temperatures rise slightly on Monday and Tuesday, but Wednesday brings likely rain and a potential mix of rain and snow, with overnight lows plunging to eighteen degrees. Checkout Solipillow.com

A fatal shooting in south Columbus, following a parking lot dispute, leaves one dead. The incident, not random, occurred on South High Street. The other adult involved cooperated with police. No arrests yet, as detectives urge witnesses to come forward. Checkout Solipillow.com

In a chilling turn of events, a former dentist, Michael McKee, is accused of murdering his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe in Columbus, Ohio. The couple was found shot in their home on December 30, 2025, after coworkers raised concerns about Spencers absence. McKee, linked to the crime through surveillance footage and a registered vehicle, is set to appear in court on Monday. Checkout Solipillow.com

Central Ohio Unites to Combat Government Shutdown-Induced Hunger: A Massive Community Effort During the late October-early November government shutdown, Central Ohio rallied to prevent hunger for 320,000 people across 20 counties. With SNAP benefits paused, four thousand four hundred individuals, along with city, county, state governments, and charities, donated millions to keep folks fed. The Mid-Ohio Food Collective, the areas largest hunger relief group, distributed 3.4 million pounds of food, including fresh produce, eggs, milk, meat, and shelf-stable items, via one hundred truckloads to six hundred partner pantries. The communitys initial disbelief turned into swift action as demand for food spiked in November, surpassing the pandemic scramble. Thousands of individual donors, along with Columbus, Franklin County, the state, and the Columbus Foundation, contributed to the cause. Although SNAP resumed late that month, need remained high due to rising costs for food, housing, childcare, and utilities. While the donations have helped fill gaps into early 2026, leaders emphasize the need to address root causes like housing and healthcare costs for long-term solutions. Checkout Solipillow.com

Hondas journey in the US began with a motorcycle factory in Marysville, Ohio, in 1979, followed by the first US-made Accord in 1982. The companys growth was fueled by demand for fuel-efficient cars post-1970s oil crisis. Despite initial resistance and anti-Japanese sentiments, Honda established roots in Ohio, now employing 4600 people and producing 220,000 vehicles annually, including the Accord Hybrid, Acura TLX, and Acura Integra. Checkout Solipillow.com

Amidst federal cutbacks and supply shortages, the Mid Ohio Food Collective in Grove City, Ohio, remains steadfast in its mission to stock local pantries. Volunteers and staff, like Dawn McNichols, Kiefer Schmitt, and Eric Vaas, work tirelessly to source donations and distribute groceries, proving that community spirit can fill the gaps when government support falters. Checkout Solipillow.com

Columbus police provide update on Tepe homicides, body cam footage reveals mix-up in response; community grieves, protests erupt over ICE activity. Checkout Solipillow.com

Sheridan Hendrix, a higher education reporter for the Columbus Dispatch, delves into the impact of federal policies on local schools and students in Ohio. Her notable work includes exposing issues at the Wexner Center for the Arts and covering the effects of Ohio Senate Bill one, which has led to the elimination of eight majors at Ohio State. Hendrix plans to explore colleges responses to Senate Bill one and enrollment drops, while also sharing quirky feature stories. Checkout Solipillow.com