The Gahanna Division of Police promoted Detective Mike Shippitka to Sergeant, celebrating this significant progression in a recent City Council meeting.

Ohio State's intense quarterback competition features Julian Sayin among others, with no starter named yet. Coach Ryan Day is prolonging the decision, keeping the QBs competing through spring into fall.

Ohio's Department of Job and Family Services will host the OhioMeansJobs "Gen Z" Virtual Career Fair on April 29 for residents under 27, with over 100 employers participating.

The Bob Crane Community Center in Upper Arlington opened on April 6, featuring health, recreation, and social facilities, and raising concerns about maintenance costs.

Ohio faces continued wet weather, flood watch, and brisk winds, with potential snowflakes in the north and cold temperatures persisting into the new week.

Ohio's Governor and Lt. Governor advise residents to prepare for severe weather and potential flash flooding, highlighting safety tips and the importance of readiness amid a persistent storm system.

The National Weather Service forecasts ongoing rainfall through Sunday for areas in Ohio, posing flooding threats and impacting visibility for air traffic. A Flood Watch remains in effect.

48-year-old Brian Swanson was indicted for the 2000 murder of Charles "Chico" Ballard in Columbus, with new evidence and forensic technology aiding the breakthrough in the cold case.

Ohio's spring wild turkey hunting season opens, featuring youth weekends and steady poult per hen rates. ODNR monitors turkey populations through GPS-tracking of hens and acoustic study of gobbling patterns.

Lebryant Khiry Ankrom was convicted in Muskingum County for aggravated burglary, assault, and felonious assault after attacking two individuals in December 2024.

The Ohio House passed the Agriculture Appreciation Act to honor the state's top industry, establishing key dates and weeks for agricultural observances.

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has scheduled several disciplinary hearings for attorneys in April, open to the public and with various start times.

The Ohio House approved budgets for the state's IC and BWC, aiming to enhance services and extend support for workers' compensation claims, now pending Senate review.