Ohio's political ad scene is dominated by negativity and high spending, which may not effectively sway voters, including young people who turn to social media for information.

An Ohio Amber Alert for 2-month-old Caius Burris ended with his safe recovery and the arrest of his father, Russell Burris, following an alleged abduction.

Kenneth Houser was found guilty of three counts of rape and one count of gross sexual imposition against minors under ten by a Franklin County jury. He received a life sentence without parole.

A 27-year-old man was shot dead in a north Columbus neighborhood, with the shooter still at large. Police are investigating and have called for witnesses to come forward.

Columbus secures a $6.6M FEMA grant to provide critical services to migrants and refugees, easing pressure on local shelters and continuing humanitarian efforts.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine activated 40 National Guard members to aid Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton, including the 200th REDHORSE Squadron, which specializes in civil engineering tasks for disaster relief.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine cautions against charity fraud after severe weather, directing residents to vet organizations before donating for hurricane relief.

The National Weather Service forecasts dry, sunny days with below-normal temperatures for Columbus and surrounding areas, with a possible increase in rain chances over the weekend.

Shannon Gaines was sentenced to 12-15 years in prison for her role in a fatal crash, with a lifetime driving ban after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and assault.

Columbus and Cincinnati will have a calm Saturday before showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. The National Weather Service has noted a risk of severe weather near the I-71 corridor.

The forecast for Columbus and Cincinnati suggests mild weather with high pressure and dry conditions into the weekend and a cold front bringing cooler temperatures following. Dense fog advisories are in place but should lift by mid-morning.

Harold S. Lighthizer from Zanesville has been sentenced to 16 months for theft, involving the removal of roof tiles. He was also ordered to pay $1,100 in restitution.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sues contractor Aaron Cowans for alleged consumer fraud involving 1st Choice Renew, seeking restitution and an injunction against Cowans' operations.