Upper Arlington City Council confirmed new board and commission members, thanked 58 applicants, and detailed the diversity of skills for city functions. Anticipation surrounds the Master Plan Task Force review.

Wet conditions in Ohio delay corn planting, with current progress at 72% compared to the 87% five-year average. Ohio State University is providing guidance on crop management and insurance.

An audit in Gasper Township found a trustee overpaid by $8,700 in health insurance reimbursements, violating policies. The trustee and fiscal officer are liable.

Groundbreaking for the expansion of U.S. 33 in Ohio has begun, aimed at enhancing safety and accommodating future traffic by transforming 25 miles of the roadway into a four-lane highway.

Tyrone Gray was convicted of murder and inducing panic for a 2022 shooting in a mall, but acquitted on other charges, he was sentenced to 21 years to life. The shooting occurred during a physical altercation and caused widespread panic.

A Columbus SWAT officer was not indicted in the fatal shooting of Benjamin Wheeler after a domestic incident on August 1, 2024, as Wheeler attacked with a knife.

A North Linden apartment fire resulted in a man being hospitalized in critical condition, and the cause is under investigation.

Ohio named the 1905 Wright Flyer III as its official state airplane, with Governor DeWine signing the bill at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, recognizing the state's aviation history.

The Columbus Division of Fire honored fathers within their ranks working on Father's Day and recognized the sacrifices they and their families make, showing gratitude to those serving the community.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio predicts showers and possible thunderstorms in the region with near-normal temperatures and a potential warming trend in the upcoming week.

The Franklin County Trades Academy, backed by a $1.2 million investment, aims to train 85 residents in skilled trades, addressing local labor shortages and supporting economic growth.

Columbus City Schools teachers participated in a professional development program at Ohio State University to learn about food science and create engaging classroom projects for K-12 students.

The National Weather Service predicts showers and thunderstorms around Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington, OH, with a potential for localized flooding and a damp weekend ahead.