Columbus influencer 'ThriftyFatty' dies at 37

A popular Columbus influencer who was known for plus-size fashion and travel has passed away at 37, according to the Franklin County Coroner's Office. Emily Hanson-Miller, known online as "ThriftyFatty," died Nov. 5, according to the coroner's office. She was 37. The cause of death was not disclosed. Hanson-Miller's content focused on travel, plus-size lifestyle advice and fashion. She had over 100,000 followers on TikTok and 20,000 followers on Instagram. Hanson-Miller married her partner, Gayle, in 2024, according to her obituary . "Emily loved to travel, explore new places, and make memories with the people closest to her," her obituary read. "Emily built a community through social media, sharing her love of fashion, thrifting, travel, and everyday life. Her humor, confidence, and genuine personality connected her with people from all walks of life. She encouraged others to embrace who they were and never took herself too seriously." Originally from the St. Paul, Minnesota, area, Hanson-Miller moved to Columbus five years ago. Following the news of her death, many of her friends shared tributes to her on social media. Friend Madelyne Riley wrote on Instagram on Nov. 9 that her "love and compassion were bottomless." "You were sincerely, authentically, unapologetically yourself,”

Alabama RB Commit Drove 9 Hours With Planes Grounded to Visit Ohio State

The world of college football recruiting provides tons of opportunities to try and read into a little signal to determine what it might mean. Sometimes, though, it’s not a subtle move. It can be something obvious, like the way Alabama and Ohio State were connected on Saturday by Class of 2027 running back Nigel Newkirk.

Cozy Fireplaces Make These 6 Ohio Restaurants The Warmest Dinner Spot On A Cold Night

Ohio winters can turn a simple dinner plan into a battle with ice scrapers and wind chill. That is exactly when a restaurant with a real fireplace starts to look like the best idea in the state. This list rounds up six Ohio spots, from Cincinnati to the Toledo area,...

8 Historic Ohio Pizzerias Still Serving Pizza Made With Family Recipes

What makes someone return to the same pizzeria for fifty years? I suspect the answer has just as much to do with family traditions as it does with the pizza itself. Ohio has several longtime pizzerias with stories worth hearing. One started in a home kitchen, while another began in a garage before becoming a local favorite.

Big Ten Football Week 11 Predictions: Picks for Every Game

There might not be an earth-stopping showdown in the Big Ten this week, but there are several games that will change the season. Iowa is fighting for a College Football Playoff spot – it hosts Purdue. USC going to Indiana will be a mid-afternoon thing, Michigan at Oregon will be newsworthy in some way, and Ohio State will try to pick its season up off the mat against Northwestern. Here are the Big Ten short previews and predictions.

Columbus mother of eight turns to food pantries ahead of Thanksgiving after losing SNAP benefits

COLUMBUS, Ohio — With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, one Columbus mother is trying to figure out how she’ll put a holiday meal on the table for her eight children. Laquanda Lipsey says her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stopped last week. Now, she’s relying on local food pantries to help feed her family.

Treat yourself to one of the best desserts in Columbus

Every year, (614) Magazine collects nearly 500,000 votes from readers to determine its annual ColumBEST list, which names the city’s top, well, everything, from BBQ to bars, local bands, bowling alleys, and everything else in between. You can find the full results here, which are 100 percent determined by...

Kennedy Cambridge steals the ball and hits a fast-break pull-up three, cutting Ohio State’s deficit against UConn

Desmond Howard continues moronic anti-Ohio State streak with horrible Jeremiah Smith take

It's a wonder no one actually takes this guy seriously.

Columbus-area weekend events for Nov. 12-15, 2026: Fashion week, concerts and dog show

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus offers a vibrant lineup of weekend events through Nov. 15, with highlights such as Fashion Week Columbus and the Mid-Ohio Cluster Dog Shows. Fun-seekers can look forward to major performances from artists like Little Big Town at Mershon Auditorium and two exciting Blue Jackets matchups. Additional events include the Columbus Vintage […]

North Linden Church Opens Columbus's First Climate Resilience Hub After 5-Day Outage

A North Linden church campus has become the city of Columbus's first climate resilience hub, a dedicated space where residents can find heat, power and a place to charge their phones when severe weather knocks out the electric grid. The Maize Manor campus hosted a dedication ceremony Thursday evening, marking the culmination of roughly a year of planning and construction.

Columbus Hot Chocolate Run Set for Nov. 15 With Fondue Mugs

Sunday's SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run puts 5K, 10K and 15K fields on Columbus streets, then sends finishers toward a mug of fondue rather than a quiet exit from the course. The race is scheduled for Nov. 15, according to the SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Columbus page, which frames the morning as a choice of distance and a reason to stay for the party.

Patrick Stewart Conducted Michigan's Marching Band In Star Trek Theme, Told Wolverines To Beat Ohio State

Patrick Stewart took the podium with Michigan's marching band two decades ago, leading them through the Star Trek theme before rallying the team to face Ohio State.

Some Ohio fuel dipping below $3 ahead of Thanksgiving, analysts say

Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information. A... Thanksgiving miracle? The Ohio average gas price is dipping lower and lower ahead of the autumn holiday, with some stations reporting $2.99 per gallon on Nov. 13, according to fuel price tracker GasBuddy. As the war in Iran continues to impact everyday Buckeyes at the pump, that's certainly something to be grateful for. Ohio's average price per gallon was $3.57 as of Nov. 13. That's down six cents from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, and 34 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. It's also 30 cents below the national average. The Columbus metro area's average price per gallon dropped a little over six cents from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13 as well to $3.58. On Nov. 6, the average price per gallon was $3.95, according to AAA. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } 11 states with gas prices below $3 and cheapest station in the nation at $2.69/gal this morning! GasBuddy tracking $2.99/gal prices in several states, with cheapest price listed:NC $2.69TN $2.69TX $2.75GA $2.79OK $2.79CO $2.87IN $2.88SC $2.97KY $2.99MS $2.99OH $2.99 — Patrick De Haan (@GasBuddyGuy) November 11, 2026 Did the

5 Ohio Christmas Light Displays Ohioans Say Are Worth the Drive

Clifton Mill’s Christmas lights come back on Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving. Other Ohio displays open sooner, so you don’t have to wait for the holiday to see lights. Here are the Christmas light displays Ohioans say are worth the drive. 1. Cincinnati Zoo. The Cincinnati Zoo,...

Former Ohio State OC Chip Kelly linked to Nebraska job: 'His ego may actually lend to him being interested'

Could Chip Kelly leave Northwestern after one season? The former Ohio State OC is linked to Nebraska's offensive coordinator search to help revive the Huskers.

Ohio Attorney General-Elect Kulewicz Names Transition Director as He Prepares to Take Office

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General-elect John J. Kulewicz has named Colin Flanagan as director of his transition team as he prepares to take office in January, marking a change in political leadership at the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Kulewicz, a Democrat, defeated Republican Keith Faber in the Nov....

Morgan Wallen announces two Ohio Stadium concerts next summer

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Morgan Wallen is bringing his next stadium tour to Columbus with two shows at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 6 and 7, 2027. The dates are part of Wallen’s newly announced 2027 Last Time I Checked Tour, a 14-date stadium run across seven cities that begins June 11, 2027, with two nights at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, and wraps up Aug. 27 and 28 at Nissan Stadium in Tennessee.

Injury Report: OSU, Northwestern missing key starters for Saturday's game

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Big Ten has released the initial availability report for Saturday's OSU-Northwestern game at Ohio Stadium. Saturday's game kicks off at noon and can be seen on FOX 28.

University leaders react to SAE investigations, call for accountability and cultural change

University and student leaders are calling for greater accountability and campus culture changes following an incident involving the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity — or SAE — that left two students with second- and third-degree burns.