Ohio State Highway Patrol hosts a regional testing event at the University of Dayton Arena for potential applicants to take written exams and fitness tests as part of the application process.

Columbus Police arrested a suspect after a multi-zone chase involving coordination between ground officers and a police helicopter. The aerial unit tracked the suspect, who fled a traffic stop, leading to a successful arrest.

Cody L. Prater convicted for possessing and creating AI-generated child sexual abuse material, including imagery of extreme abuse involving real and AI-generated infants and toddlers.

Columbus City Schools and Franklin County quickly provided on-site assistance at Trevitt Elementary to families in need of services such as housing and employment through their Mobile Unit initiative.

Columbus Police arrested four individuals in separate incidents involving stolen vehicles, outlining the arrests on Facebook, including chases and a suspect caught due to a snow pile.

Upper Arlington seeks applicants for city Boards and Commissions, including the new Older Adults Advisory Board, offering residents opportunities to shape community policy until April 30.

Franklin Soil & Water highlight the environmental impact of road salt on water systems, advocating for reduced usage and alternative methods like shoveling to protect waterways from salinity and toxicity.

Ohio's deer season ended with hunters harvesting 232,142 deer, the seventh-highest record, despite a dip from the previous year and the impact of an EHD outbreak in certain counties.

A study from The Ohio State University shows Ohio's risk of Lyme disease now equals that of Connecticut, with infected ticks in the state rising sharply to a 47.6% infection rate.

The Midwest anticipates cold weather, with snow and freezing temperatures forecasted, impacting travel and outdoor activities. A weather system may bring light snow and a freeze by the weekend, followed by a slight warm-up next week.

NWS warns of severe, ongoing arctic chill in Ohio, advising limited outdoor time due to extreme cold and anticipating possible light snow next week, with caution for aviators due to challenging flying conditions.

Ohio school districts receive over $256K for bus safety from a state grant, with Representative Mark Johnson highlighting the importance of the funds for student transportation safety.

Ohio Minority Leaders Isaacsohn and Upchurch oppose new election directives from Secretary of State LaRose, arguing they could disenfranchise voters, especially in minority communities.