Denzell Reed, 19, pleaded guilty to the murder of 63-year-old Marvita McCaskill in Columbus and was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 23 years.

Firefighters responded to a fire at a vacant Red Lobster in Columbus. One person inside escaped unhurt. The cause is under investigation, and it is deemed suspicious.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that winning a case alone does not entitle plaintiffs to attorney fees without actual damages or injunctions, impacting a deceptive practices case involving Cincinnati homeowners and a contractor.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a hearing is needed to examine new studies presented by Kenneth Grad, challenging his 2014 abuse conviction based on evolving scientific knowledge.

State auditors found financial irregularities in Clinton Township vacation payouts, leading to recoveries of $9,242; a retired administrator and a fiscal officer face liability.

The Ohio House passed bills to rename local highways in honor of community heroes and to create the Ohio River Commission to promote economic development.

Ohio Turnpike toll rates for passenger and commercial vehicles will increase starting January 1, 2025, with E-ZPass users facing lower costs than cash and credit card users.

A Columbus man, Larry J. Williams, Jr., has been convicted of murder and narcotics charges, including directing the dismemberment of victims to hide his crimes.

Larry J. Williams Jr. has been convicted of 16 charges, including three murders related to drug trafficking and dismembering bodies in Columbus, Ohio.

A woman was found dead near Columbus's Historic Crew Stadium after being hit by a train. Authorities are investigating the incident and the Franklin County Coroner's Office is determining the cause of death.

Police in Columbus are hunting for multiple suspects after an armed carjacking at Easton Town Center. One suspect is detained, while others remain at large.

The NWS forecasts snow for parts of Ohio and Kentucky with a low-pressure system bringing low temperatures and snow accumulation of 1-2 inches. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued.

Upper Arlington earns the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for exemplary financial practices, following a clean routine audit by Ohio's Keith Faber.