Columbus Local Pulse: Crew Draw, Storms Clear, Buckeyes Dominate

Columbus Local Pulse: Crew Draw, Storms Clear, Buckeyes Dominate

Author: Inception Point Ai March 8, 2026 Duration: 2:13
Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, March 8. We kick off with breaking sports news from last night at Lower.com Field, where our Columbus Crew played to a tense scoreless draw against rivals Chicago Fire in their home opener. Goalkeepers Chris Brady and Patrick Schulte shone with key saves, but five yellow cards in the final minutes kept things heated, leaving both teams winless early in the MLS season. Over at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the Arnold Strongman Classic wrapped yesterday with Brandon Hendrickson claiming the Men's Physique title amid record lifts and fierce battles.

Shifting to college action, Ohio State basketball dominated Indiana 91-78 last night, with Bruce Thornton hitting a milestone three-pointer to become the Buckeyes all-time leading scorer. Our wrestlers, including Jesse Mendez, Ben Davino, and Ethan Stiles, battle for Big Ten titles today on BTN. And Penn State gymnastics heads here for the Ohio State Quad this afternoon.

Weather wise, strong to severe storms rolled through central Ohio yesterday per WSYX ABC 6, with damaging winds and hail risks. Today stays calmer but watch for scattered showers impacting outdoor plans like the Capital University mens lacrosse game at noon in Bernlohr Stadium. Outlook calls for partly cloudy skies with highs near 55.

From city hall, no major votes this weekend, but crews are repairing High Street potholes after recent rains, easing our daily drives. New business buzz includes fresh vendors at the North Market reopening stalls post-renovations.

Crime report from the past day notes a sensitive arrest near German Village for a vehicle break-in spree, with police urging vigilance around parking lots, and no major injuries reported.

Quick school shoutout: Ohio State womens soccer star Alyssa Thompson scored in the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup win. Looking ahead, catch Maggie Lindemann or Three Days Grace concerts tonight.

In a feel-good note, local volunteers cleared debris from Scioto Mile trails after storms, keeping our paths open for families.

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