Big Lots announces closure of several Ohio stores, including 60 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville, as part of its nationwide strategy amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy and financial losses.

Jonathan Pigram pleaded guilty to murders and other related charges, with prosecutors recommending a life sentence and parole eligibility after 52 years.

Ohio's Operation END-OHHT led to the arrests of 132 individuals attempting to purchase sex, resulting in several human trafficking survivors being identified and supported.

The Ohio State Fire Marshal has ended the open burn ban in Upper Arlington following recent rainfall, allowing residents to resume use of fire pits and grills with safety measures in place.

The NWS anticipates colder, windier weather for Columbus and Cincinnati. As the week progresses, a significant temperature drop and potential gusty conditions are expected.

The Franklin County Coroner's Office identified Christopher Coleman, 53, as the man found dead at an abandoned Columbus car wash. His cause of death is undetermined, and police are investigating.

Reginald M. Purnell was arrested for a double homicide in Columbus, including his father. He's facing charges with a $1 million bond and awaits a preliminary hearing.

Lancaster police found human remains in a residence, leading to the arrest of Katharine Arnold on abuse of a corpse charges amid a missing person probe.

A suspect in a Columbus fatal shooting on Quarter Horse Drive has surrendered and is now facing murder charges.

The NWS forecast for Ohio Valley indicates continued sunny weather with a chance for frost and a weak cold front that could bring potential showers or storms over the weekend.

A former school treasurer and his daughter were indicted on theft and related charges after a fraud hotline tip led to an investigation in Wayne Local School District.

The article forecasts calm weather in Columbus, Cincinnati, with mild temperatures and clear skies before a shift to cooler and rainy conditions over the weekend.

The BCI's new Electronic Fraud Investigations unit recovered $130,000 for a victim of a cryptocurrency scam in Ohio, marking a significant win for the unit.