The Columbus Crew and Ohio State Buckeyes held moments of silence to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who died in an accident involving a suspected drunk driver.

Ohio high school football teams played in sweltering heat, with some games delayed for cooler evenings. Coverage included intense matchups, high-scoring games, and anticipation for the season.

The National Weather Service predicts scattered showers and storms ahead of a cold front, with mild weather to follow into the workweek for Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington, Ohio.

Marion Councilman Ayers Ratliff has been indicted on felony sex offense charges, including the rape of a minor, with evidence obtained by authorities.

Kobie Stillwell, a former high school football player, was acquitted of vehicular homicide and assault in a 2019 crash that killed three, with his epilepsy defense prevailing.

Columbus man Terrael A. Alls is sentenced to 25 years for sex trafficking, exploiting women under a fake modeling agency guise, with evidence of over 42,000 lewd files.

The NWS indicates a persisting heatwave in areas around Columbus and Cincinnati, with heat advisories and temperatures around 100°F. Relief is expected with a cold front on Saturday, bringing seasonal temperatures and decreased humidity.

A former Columbus officer, Joel M. Mefford, pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to distribute and money laundering, involving over 10kg of cocaine.

Nalah Jackson was sentenced to over 23 years for kidnapping twin boys from their mother's car in Columbus, Ohio, and later expressed remorse in court.

The National Weather Service warns of a heat wave in Columbus and Cincinnati with temperatures possibly breaking records from the late '40s. Heat advisories are in place, and storms may follow.

The killer of Ohio State student Tarak Underiner remains at large nearly eight years after he was fatally shot in his off-campus residence. Authorities continue to seek information from the public.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in northwest Columbus. Police are searching for a white 2013 or 2014 Scion xD.

The National Weather Service forecasts warm, dry conditions to continue in the Ohio Valley, with a high-pressure system leading to high temperatures and clear skies through the early part of the next week.