Ohio runners, bikers, and others will virtually race in the Run for the Trees, Happy Little 5K event, which supports forest conservation from April 19 to 27, 2025. Registration ends April 15, 2025.

Police found Autumn Ward, 32, fatally shot in an apartment on Chittenden Avenue, Gage Smith, 28, is charged with her murder. Authorities suspect domestic violence and seek information from the public.

An Ohio woman was fatally mauled and partially eaten by her neighbor's pigs on Christmas Day, police are consulting prosecutors regarding the incident.

Arctic air settles over Ohio, bringing sub-zero wind chills and the potential for light snow and flurries. The frigid temperatures are expected to continue into the weekend.

Columbus Police investigate a critical shooting on Ashburton Road, urging witnesses to come forward with information via their Felony Assault Unit or Crime Stoppers.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Ohio, forecasting snow accumulation, strong winds, and low visibility, affecting travel and public safety.

Ohio's State Fire Marshal warns of the fire risks of indoor Christmas trees, and the ODNR suggests using them to provide habitats for wildlife instead of throwing them in the trash.

Otterbein University mourns the loss of sophomore wrestler Josh Taylor, who died in a car crash. Coach Rastetter and teammates express their grief and remember his impact.

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.