A Madison County judge sentenced 43‑year‑old Steven Cleveland to a 64‑year minimum after rape convictions, while investigators in San Diego have charged him in two Chula Vista slayings.

A juvenile was rushed to Nationwide Children's Hospital after an early-morning shooting on Eakin Road. Investigators say there are no suspects and are investigating.

A former New Concord fiscal officer was sentenced to seven years after admitting she stole more than $475,000 from village accounts over about a decade.

Whitestone bought the 408‑room Renaissance in downtown Columbus and — per CoStar — is reported to be planning roughly $25 million in renovations. The deal expands the firm's downtown hotel footprint.

Beerhead's Hamilton Quarter location near New Albany has closed, leaving a vacant storefront in the growing retail center and surprising regulars.

A pedestrian was struck and killed early Saturday on State Route 3 in northeast Columbus. Franklin County deputies are investigating and asking for tips.

Union County released surveillance stills after a Feb. 17 blaze at a home under construction on Lennon Lane; investigators want help identifying a man seen carrying gas cans.

Mostly cloudy now with a high near 45°F. Light snow likely Sunday with small accumulations and a colder, gusty Monday.

Ohio's rural fire departments receive over $593,000 in grants from the ODNR Division of Forestry for equipment and training.

Upper Arlington's UA Insight Newsletter highlights city developments, including urban planning, civic engagement opportunities, traffic enhancements, and America 250-Ohio celebrations.

Columbus Police seek info on a theft suspect who stole fragrances worth $1,260 from a store at Tuttle Crossing on December 11. The public is urged to contact Detective Abel with tips.

Gusty southwest winds up to 45 mph this afternoon in Columbus, then a cooler weekend with light snow likely Sunday.

CAPA has signed a lease with the City of Columbus to operate the Idea Foundry in Franklinton, promising new programming while preserving maker operations.