Ohio's minimum wage rose to $10.70 for non-tipped and $5.35 for tipped workers on January 1, affecting businesses with annual gross receipts over $394,000.

Mount Carmel Health System and Aetna reached a multi-year contract, while Mount Carmel announced its split from Humana. OSU Wexner also secured a deal with Anthem, but not for Anthem Medicare Advantage.

Two were killed in Columbus on New Year's Day when their car, after a minor crash, was hit by a pickup whose driver, later arrested for OVI, tried to flee the scene.

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and Anthem Blue Cross have reached a deal for continued in-network rates, but Medicare Advantage patients are excluded.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control promotes safety and moderation for New Year's Eve celebrations with guidelines to avoid impaired driving and excessive drinking.

Ohio's post-election audit shows a 99.99% accuracy rate for November 2024, with perfect accuracy in the presidential race, as per Secretary of State Frank LaRose.

The National Weather Service forecasts a brief calm in Ohio before new rainfall, seesaw temperatures, and potential snow with low accumulation chances. A significant cold outbreak is expected around January 9-10.

Kyler Mootz, 28, died in a single-vehicle crash in Ross County after his truck struck a guardrail and overturned, and he was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services warns SNAP recipients about increased skimming fraud, provides tips, and offers a process for requesting replacement funds.

The Columbus Police arrested a man for coercing a minor online, escalating from soliciting images to threatening their release unless the minor complied with sexual demands.

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.