A new final rule from the Trump administration will require most Medicaid beneficiaries between the ages of 19 and 64 to prove they work, complete community service, or participate in a work program to win benefits. https://nbc4i.co/438hWi6?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Now that summer has started, the Columbus Metropolitan Library is encouraging reading among folks of all ages. https://nbc4i.co/4ef1jHE?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department plans to once again use private security at its swimming facilities this summer. https://nbc4i.co/3RHI0Ou?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

An online petition is calling on lawmakers to modernize state law to prevent violent offenders from profiting off social media. https://nbc4i.co/4ojLh2V?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

At least one of the musical acts that was scheduled to perform at Freedom 250’s “Great American State Fair” says his decision to take part in the event is not influenced by politics. https://bit.ly/4uIo5gO?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Both Sherrod Brown and Jon Husted have accused the other of accepting donations from associates of convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein. https://nbc4i.co/4uLpdR4?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Taylor Swift does have a connection to the new "Toy Story" film, and you'll be able to hear it soon. https://nbc4i.co/4alqw0C?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

A man accused of shooting two Mifflin Township police officers last year has pleaded guilty. https://nbc4i.co/3RI1W3N?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Leaders of the Ohio Legislature’s Joint Data Center Committee and the group trying to ban large-scale data centers statewide welcomed Gov. Mike DeWine’s decision to pause new sales tax exemptions. https://nbc4i.co/4x3yF3J?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Carnival announced that on April 14, 2026, an "unauthorized actor" managed to gain access to a limited portion of the company's IT system by deceiving an employee with "social engineering." https://nbc4i.co/4dSCkbJ?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The Columbus Taco Fest is set for this weekend at Fortress Obetz. The festival has been bringing taco fans together since 2018, but some changes have been made. https://nbc4i.co/4uLYLqs?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

The Trump administration will scrap its nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund amid pushback from GOP members of Congress and a lingering court battle demanding an explanation for the arrangement. https://nbc4i.co/4u5897h?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Honda is recalling nearly 100,000 vehicles over a defect that could cause airbags to deploy unintentionally. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/investigates/recalls/honda-recalls-nearly-100k-vehicles-over-airbag-issue/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

A Columbus police officer was among several injured Monday morning after a crash involving a CPD cruiser.

One person is hospitalized after a report of a shooting in east Columbus Monday afternoon. https://nbc4i.co/4veLFlo?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Artificial intelligence continues to transform daily life, but researchers say even brief use may have downsides. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/u-s-world/using-ai-for-just-minutes-reduces-focus-and-persistence-new-study-warns/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The Cleveland Browns are trading defensive player of the year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, according to multiple reports. https://www.nbc4i.com/sports/nfl/browns/browns-trading-myles-garrett-to-rams-according-to-reports/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The HSBC Championships announced on Monday that Serena Williams will be making her professional tennis return in doubles after nearly four years away from the game. https://www.nbc4i.com/sports/serena-williams-ending-retirement-making-pro-tennis-return/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The national coffee chain Dutch Bros will debut its first central Ohio location this year. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/franklin-county/dutch-bros-to-open-first-central-ohio-location-this-year/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Iran has accused the Trump administration of ceasefire violations and will move to close the Strait of Hormuz and stop exchanging messages with the U.S. through intermediaries, Iran’s state-affiliated outlet Tasnim News Agency reported Monday.

The High Street Waffle House near Ohio State’s campus will close this year. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/waffle-house-near-ohio-state-campus-to-close-this-year/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

BREAKING: A man accused of shooting two Mifflin Township police officers last year has pleaded guilty. https://nbc4i.co/3RI1W3N?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

It was America’s bicentennial year and the first edition of the Memorial Tournament, which happened to end in a four-hole playoff. https://nbc4i.co/4vrb7nX?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

ICYMI: Photos and videos on social media are declaring a former premier destination shopping location in central Ohio a “ghost town” https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/decline-of-columbus-mall/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

A highly ranked independent central Ohio school is undergoing a massive overhaul in the coming months. https://nbc4i.co/4ojLBi9?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The Columbus weather outlook is for more clouds to start the week with comfortable temperatures. https://nbc4i.co/4uIfACD?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

An online petition is calling on lawmakers to modernize state law to prevent violent offenders from profiting off social media. https://nbc4i.co/4ojLh2V?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Both Sherrod Brown and Jon Husted have accused the other of accepting donations from associates of convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein. https://nbc4i.co/4uLpdR4?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Photos and videos on social media are declaring a former premier destination shopping location in central Ohio “dead,” a “ghost town” and “soon to be abandoned.” https://nbc4i.co/4vhXQh4?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

The Columbus Division of Police has two new helicopters in the air. https://nbc4i.co/4tZT1bm?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Small budget horror film "Backrooms," directed by YouTube creator Kane Parsons, raked in $81.5 million in its first weekend, surpassing expectations. https://nbc4i.co/4x21kpP?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

A teenager is hospitalized after a water rescue on the Licking River in Madison Township on Sunday afternoon. https://nbc4i.co/4fiOrRP?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Mental health advocates in Ohio launched a new campaign Wednesday aimed at connecting more young people with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. https://nbc4i.co/3RyYYi3?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

The week of the 50th Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village is here and police said making the event as safe as possible is a massive team effort. https://nbc4i.co/4nWtSgd?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Christian Pulisic ended a five-month scoring drought with his first international goal since November 2024 as the United States beat Senegal 3-2 Sunday in the Americans’ next-to-last World Cup warmup match. https://nbc4i.co/3Q8IDQJ?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

If you're of a certain age, you may have entered 2026 thinking you were ready to retire. Unfortunately, if you aren't of an even more specific age, retiring this year could have a big impact on your Social Security benefits. https://bit.ly/4a4QGol?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, the former attorney general told CNN on Wednesday. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/u-s-world/former-ag-pam-bondi-says-she-was-diagnosed-with-cancer/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

THIS WEEK'S SUNDAY BRIEFING: Who's responsible for preventing fraud in Ohio's Medicaid program; Ohio pauses tax breaks for data centers. WATCH THE FULL SHOW: https://nbc4i.co/4x0nuZu?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

President Trump on Saturday called for the cancellation of the concert celebrating America’s 250th birthday after multiple artists withdrew from performing at the upcoming Great American State Fair on the National Mall.

Coming into 2026, Southwest Airlines said it was changing two long-standing policies. Both have drawn pushback, and one is now being overhauled.

Police continue to investigate what is believed to be a homicide that occurred nearly six years ago in west Columbus. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/body-found-in-west-columbus-was-in-an-advanced-state-of-decomposition/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

An adult motorcyclist is recovering from serious injuries suffered overnight Sunday in a crash near downtown Columbus. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/motorcyclist-seriously-injured-in-crash-near-downtown-columbus/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

A Columbus man could spend the next two decades in prison after trafficking drugs into Muskingum County at the direction of an imprisoned human trafficker.

After facing off on opposite ends of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final, two Ecuador defenders will be arriving in Columbus soon to begin World Cup preparations. https://nbc4i.co/4dP2EoF?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Photos and videos on social media are declaring a former premier destination shopping location in central Ohio “dead,” a “ghost town” and “soon to be abandoned.” https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/decline-of-columbus-mall/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The Columbus weather outlook is for sunshine and pleasant temperatures. Here are the details from Storm Team 4.

A recent study has named Ohio one of the best states to be a police officer. https://nbc4i.co/3PJeaIQ?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Paul Hylenski is a disabled veteran who worked closely with Vlachos and Carter for about six months to develop an app idea. https://nbc4i.co/4vgTAyE?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Columbus Landmarks released its 2026 “Most Endangered Sites” this month, highlighting five properties the preservation organization says are threatened. https://nbc4i.co/4nRI9e0?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Tuesday’s visit came as lawmakers undertake a major push for Medicaid reform and respond to allegations of widespread fraud among Ohio’s Medicaid-funded home health care providers. https://nbc4i.co/4nOaoKF?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_