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It's not the most appealing list to be on, but facts are facts: Columbus is apparently a hotspot for bed bugs.

The Columbus Zoo is prepared to take legal action against former president and CEO Tom Stalf to reclaim the $432,000 it lost due his misspending.

• Meanwhile, two other employees involved in the financial scandal reached settlements with the zoo Wednesday afternoon, spokesperson Nicolle Gomez Racey tells Axios.

While COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 5 and older, it's unlikely they'll be added to Ohio's schedule of required student vaccinations any time soon.

Work is set to begin this spring on a new trail project planned for the Linden neighborhood.

An Amtrak station could come to the Greater Columbus Convention Center if the city's goal of bringing passenger rail to Columbus stays on track.

What's happening: The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority recently unveiled plans for a proposed $23 million, two-level station integrated into the center's south building.

Ohio saw a jump in its minimum wage on New Year's Day, but the Buckeye State still trails much of the nation.

This week's return from winter break has been a struggle for central Ohio schools, with staffing shortages forcing more building closures than any other time this school year.

• That likely isn't going away any time soon, with COVID-19 cases still surging to unprecedented levels due to the highly contagious Omicron variant.

Let us take you back to the year 1979. You're on the way to see "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and the Pina Colada Song is on the radio.