Hot Hits Weekend Best Bets – 1/17-1/19/2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As the new year settles in, Central Ohio offers a diverse lineup of events for the weekend of Jan. 17-19. From cultural celebrations to sports and family-friendly activities, there’s something to engage residents and visitors alike. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend...

Central Ohio drives state population growth

Central Ohio continues to be a source of population growth for the state, with most counties in the region gaining residents over the last five years. Why it matters Local planners expect this growth to continue for decades, even as Ohio's overall population is predicted to...

Ohio State fans prepare for title game against Notre Dame

Ohio State fans hoping to see the Buckeyes secure their ninth national championship should prepare for steep costs. The matchup: After a dramatic 28-14 victory over Texas, Ohio State will face Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship next Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...

LiAngelo Ball Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut With Viral Hit ‘Tweaker’

LiAngelo Ball has officially become a Billboard Hot 100-charting artist. His viral hit, “Tweaker,” debuts at No. 29 on the chart dated Jan. 18. The song’s success is driven largely by streaming, with 12.4 million official U.S. streams in the Jan. 3-9 tracking week, according...

Columbus Fury Begins Second Season

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Fury, the city’s only major professional women’s sports team, kicks off its second season this weekend. The Fury made waves in its inaugural season, drawing nearly 10,000 fans at its peak to Nationwide Arena. Despite building a strong fanbase,...

J-Hope Announces 2025 Solo Tour, Teases New Music Release

J-Hope, the 30-year-old K-pop star whose real name is Jung Ho-seok, announced his 2025 "Hope on the Stage" solo world tour and teased new music in a video shared from a Los Angeles recording studio. The artist captioned the Instagram clip, “New music on...

Hot 10 Recap – Week of 1/11

This weeks Hot 10 is nothing but an upward trek. Many songs pulled from the ten these past months due to Christmas have returned in true fashion to kick off 2025. Starting at 10, jumping nearly 30 notches is Sabrina Carpenter's "Taste". The song blends...