Columbus
capital city of the U.S. state of Ohio and seat of Franklin County, also located in Delaware and Fairfield counties
- Jul 25
USDA to Reopen Arizona Port for Mexican Cattle Imports on August 24, Ending More Than Yearlong Screwworm Ban
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the reopening at Douglas, Arizona, while preparing two New Mexico crossings, after resisting pressure from ranchers and lawmakers.
- Jul 21
Five adults drown in Ohio river after chain rescue attempt: two women and three men dead, children survive
Two women and three men died Sunday evening along the Scioto River near Columbus, Ohio, after one swimmer struggled and others entered the water to help. A passing motorist alerted authorities after encountering a 6-year-old child running for help.
- Jul 15
Canadian wildfire smoke chokes US Midwest and East Coast, triggering hazardous air alerts
Thick smoke from over 800 Canadian wildfires has shrouded cities from Chicago to Washington, D.C., pushing air quality to hazardous levels and disrupting daily life, with the FIFA World Cup final also under watch.
- Jul 9
Cyclospora outbreak surges across U.S. with Michigan reporting over 1,200 cases
A parasite that causes severe, persistent diarrhea is sickening unusually high numbers of people across the United States this summer, with Michigan emerging as the hardest-hit state.
- Jul 6
Padraig Harrington wins third US Senior Open, equalling Miller Barber's record
Padraig Harrington won the US Senior Open for a record-equalling third time, closing with a four-under 66 at Scioto Country Club to beat Stewart Cink by four strokes.
