When students in a Central Ohio community head back to school in a couple months, several programs that used to be free, won’t be.

The City of Columbus is faced with more tough financial decisions as low tax revenues continue to trickle into the city.

Programs Cut From State Senate’s Budget Have Uphill Battle

GETTING ANSWERS: A union president said it would be unrealistic to think cuts wouldn’t impact the safety of firefighters and the citizens they serve.

CPD says minor crimes may not get much service if the income tax fails. What is a “minor” crime?

GETTING ANSWERS: The impact the proposed layoffs could have on the federal stimulus monies that helped pay for the CPD recruit class.   

Students and police officers react to the news that some of police jobs will be cut if the income tax increase fails.

The Columbus Division of Police unveils its 2010 budget with possible officer cuts Tuesday.

The summer may be brighter in one area of the Hilltop all because some citizens have volunteered their time in the midst of city budget cuts. 

Police officials will release details Tuesday about what cuts could be made if the income tax increase does not pass in August.

Dozens of students, teachers and parents ask lawmakers to restore funding to early childhood education programs.

The Marion County administrator says cuts are needed to avoid layoffs.

Potential Columbus police cuts are concerning the Ohio State University police force.

Thousands rally for equal funding of charter and traditional schools.

UPDATE: Columbus city council members approve placing an income-tax increase on a special August ballot.