The City's 2025 Capital Improvement Program has launched, investing over $112 million in infrastructure upgrades, including road, waterline, sewer, and pedestrian safety improvements. Projects like Redding Road's transformation are underway.

A wintry mix is expected in Columbus, Cincinnati, and surrounding areas, affecting commutes with possible slick roads. Cold air will persist through the weekend, with a slight warming next week.

A Columbus man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and child endangering, causing his baby's fatal overdose. The child died from fentanyl and cocaine toxicity.

Mary Majeski of Columbus was given probation for forgery in Franklin County, but was sentenced to eleven months in prison for possessing methamphetamine by Muskingum County Court.

Ohio's ODJFS has upgraded its tech to simplify unemployment services, allowing claims via chat, phone, or text, and providing after-hours info access.

Ohio State's Ryan Day is a semifinalist for the George Munger Coach of the Year Award, with the Buckeyes holding a 10-2 record and a CFP berth. The winner will be announced January 9.

A Columbus man, Jeremiah Morrison, was sentenced to 35 years for having and sharing child pornography, including materials depicting child torture and murder.

ADAMH of Franklin County reflected on a year of initiatives like receiving OACBHA's Culture of Quality Certification and promoting mental health in the construction industry while focusing on law enforcement training and crisis response.

Jamie L. Pannell of Columbus was sentenced to 78 months in prison for illegal gun sales, including weapons capable of fully automatic fire, to an undercover agent.

Omoruyi Uwadiae, a Columbus man, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for cyberstalking and extorting young gay men using images obtained via Grindr.

Authorities arrested Tyler L. Stiers for the murder of Kylene A. Young in Columbus, Ohio, and clarified there is no serial killer linked to recent homicides.

Jason Fuller received a 17.5-year sentence for child endangerment, after admitting to long-term abuse of his children. His wife received community control for her role.

A Columbus after-hours club, Sabor Latino, was closed due to numerous criminal incidents and safety violations. The city obtained a court order to shutter the establishment.