Eric Henderson, Jr. pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession after a prior felony. His arrest followed a traffic stop and foot chase, during which he discarded a loaded pistol. This is part of Operation Take Back America's effort against crime.

Ohio's New Horizons Baking Co. received 13 OSHA citations for safety hazards, including repeat violations for insufficient lockout/tagout training, with proposed fines totaling $394,849.

The Grove City Ohio Police Department held their annual Shop With a Cop event, benefiting 26 children from 7 families during the holiday season with community support.

Marion, Ohio officials informed residents that Aqua has adjusted water treatment processes after detecting organic compounds, ensuring water meets safety standards despite taste issues.

Frank LaRose has launched EleXa, a multi-state initiative to improve voter roll accuracy and prevent individuals from illegally voting in multiple states. The network facilitates the exchange of election records among states.

The NWS forecasts cold weather in Ohio with gradual warming. A cold front will bring temporary warmth with rain before temperatures drop again. Aviation forecasts indicate varying visibility and wind conditions.

Grove City seeks local creators and fitness enthusiasts for community programs, including a Winter Farmers Market, Summer Concert Series, and Fitness in the Park, with applications available online.

Upper Arlington Fire Division hosts a toy drive with Firefighters 4 Kids for a drive-thru toy collection on December 13, seeking new, unwrapped toys for children.

The Tri-Village Packers support Upper Arlington scholars during winter by providing meals and snacks, with a call for volunteers to help from December 15-18.

Northland High School engineering students build robots with a Battelle-funded grant, as part of the DRIVE project, which promotes STEM education and mentorship.

Corey Tinnes, 30, was identified as the driver killed in a crash with a Columbus police cruiser. The officer involved is recovering; details of the crash are under investigation.

Winter weather advisory issued near Ohio River; light snow, slick roads expected. Cold snap and breezy conditions to follow, with potential gusts over 40 mph midweek and colder weather leading to efficient snow accumulation.

A Columbus police cruiser collided with a Chevrolet Silverado truck, resulting in one death and an officer injured. The crash, occurring while responding to a burglary, is under investigation by Ohio State Highway Patrol.