Recruits of Class 123 Orange Company faced live burn training at the Ohio Fire Academy, refining firefighting techniques in high temperatures, documented by the Columbus Division of Fire.

Traffic on Hamilton Rd. bridge over I-270 in Franklin County is redirected due to construction; southbound lanes and loop ramp closed until Fall 2025. ODOT advises seeking alternate routes.

Ohio commits over $3 million in grants to local law enforcement for violent crime reduction, with total funding now exceeding $84 million, aiming to enhance technology and practices to improve community safety statewide.

Insight Health System is set to revive Ohio's Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehab Hospital, with support from AG Yost, after Steward Health Care's closure.

One critically injured in a Columbus shooting tied to a domestic dispute; Tyvaughn Nelson charged with assault.

Hilliard is hosting a Special Olympics torch run with local athletes and first responders, promoting inclusion and unity, with donations supporting Ohio Special Olympics.

Gahanna is hosting a mental health panel called "In This Together" focused on caregivers and parents, offering discussions and free childcare for attendees.

The Columbus Fire DART team has added seven firefighters to its water rescue operations, now totaling 45 members trained for various underwater emergencies.

Ohio's First Lady Fran DeWine was honored with a plaque at Great Council State Park for her role in its creation, reflecting the park's Shawnee history and pioneer past.

Ohio House Speaker appointed Rep. D.J. Swearingen as Vice Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, where he will impact justice and legal systems legislation.

Ohio approves six projects expected to create 716 new jobs, retain over 1,300 jobs, and generate over $39 million in investment, with Hexion Inc. and Vaughn Industries among beneficiaries.

The NWS Wilmington OH forecasts warmer, humid weather for the Ohio Valley as high pressure moves east, increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms later in the week.

Violet Township Fire Department provided CPR training to Pickerington city employees, led by Firefighter/Paramedic Evan Martin, to improve local emergency preparedness.