Erik Porfeli has been appointed as the interim dean of the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University, with service starting January 1.

The National Weather Service forecasts a substantial temperature drop in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington after unseasonably warm weather, with a strong cold front bringing showers and wind.

Pickerington police partner with local schools for ALICE training to prepare for potential threats. The safety drill aims to empower staff with strategies to respond to active shooter events.

A fifth measles case in central Ohio involves an unvaccinated child with travel history, efforts to prevent spread are focused on vaccine availability.

Mifflin Township's police face possible disbandment without a levy passing in November, due to fiscal constraints and recovering from officer shootings.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announces a $279,750 grant for advanced peace officer training in traffic safety and impaired-driving enforcement, accessible through OPOTA Online until September 2026.

Three veteran Columbus City Schools educators are set to retire, having positively impacted thousands of students throughout their lengthy careers in teaching.

OSU's Department of Public Safety provides safety tips for students on Halloween, emphasizing the buddy system, secure residence access, vigilant home security, and using alternative transportation.

Dry, cooler weather is expected in Columbus and Cincinnati, with high pressure leading to upper 60s and low 70s temperatures and no rain; a calm pattern persists into the weekend when a strong system may bring thunderstorms.

Columbus police responded to gunfire on Ruskin Ave., finding two homes hit. Jayion Hurse and a minor were arrested for the shooting. No injuries reported.

Interview with Principal Wendy Gittens highlights her insights on leadership and student development at Westmoor Middle School, emphasizing the importance of the right staff and celebrating student growth.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine postponed the executions of two inmates, Franklin and Trimble, from 2026 to 2029 due to issues obtaining lethal injection drugs.

Dublin is revitalizing the plant life around a local traffic circle to improve durability and maintain aesthetics, without altering the original design.