Jamal Frazier was sentenced to 12 years for trafficking methamphetamine over 1kg and illegal firearms, including those with full-auto conversion devices. He pled guilty to the charges.

Ohio launched new "reading spaces" in WIC clinics to promote children's literacy, endorsed by Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine with book readings.

Erich Barbee pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder, receiving a life sentence with possible parole after 25 years.

Moler Elementary School, led by Principal Jameica Shoultz, has introduced the Comfortable Cafeteria program to improve students' social skills at lunchtime.

The new SR 32 and Bruce Lunsford Way interchange in Brown County opened early to improve safety and support local development. It replaces a hazardous intersection.

Packrat Comics in Hilliard offers a range of comics and collectibles and hosts community events like the Halloween ComicFest, which features free comics, a haunted house, and family activities.

Megan Ada and Joshua Cook are set to open the Ampersand Asian Supper Club in Westerville. The club will serve creative Asian cuisine inspired by Ada's childhood influences from Guam.

WeConnect's data center advances community outreach with new team member Sam Holt, focusing on supporting local businesses through connectivity services and economic development.

Gahanna officials are encouraging public input in the 2025 budget process through key meetings and special Public Hearings on November 18 and December 2, emphasizing the role of resident contributions.

One victim was hospitalized after a late-night shooting on East Town Street; Columbus Police sought public assistance.

Rapper Ralan Styles, known for his "Baby Shark" remix, was killed in a Columbus shooting. Suspect Mahamood Hassan has been arrested in connection with the murder.

A police cruiser was involved in a collision with two vehicles in Columbus, causing injuries and prompting an ongoing investigation by the CPD's Accident Investigation Unit.

Ben Karrasch of Ohio's Health Care Fraud Section was elected to lead the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units, which aims to combat Medicaid fraud and protect the vulnerable.