The NWS predicts dry conditions and a warming trend for Ohio, with high pressure dominating. A weak trough may bring clouds but not disrupt the fair weather, except for a chance of a shower by the weekend.

Dublin's Communications & Marketing team won three awards at the 3CMA Savvy Awards for their outstanding government communication efforts, including the city's e-newsletter, the Dublin Rec App, and the “My Dublin” video series.

The Columbus Zoo named their baby elephant Rita Jean, after Rita Jean Wolfe, a significant figure in the zoo's history and a supporter of community organizations.

Ohio State University hosted a virtual training to prepare U.S. military officials for deployments in the Middle East, focusing on cultural and political knowledge.

ODOT plans to build roundabouts at three rural Ohio intersections to improve safety and traffic, expecting to reduce crashes and injuries, with construction starting in 2027.

Ohio State University's College of Social Work faculty visited Inje University in South Korea to foster professional relationships and explore collaboration opportunities, featuring a research forum and university leadership dialogues.

A Hilliard man, Raymond A. McGhee, is indicted for distributing a fatal fentanyl dose, facing life imprisonment and additional charges related to drug trafficking and firearms.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and former NFL player Tedd Ginn Jr. launched the "Team Tressel Fitness Challenge" at a Columbus middle school to encourage students to improve their health and fitness.

Union County residents can comment on the Job and Family Services' 2025-2027 strategy until mid-September. The plan is available online and in person at the department's offices.

Columbus Police responded to a shooting on W. Broad Street, where one individual was wounded and is expected to survive; the suspect remains unidentified.

Columbus Zoo introduces two orphaned black bear cubs, Ursula and Yzma, to the public, highlighting conservation and the impact of human activity on wildlife.

A car hit a golf cart in Jackson County, killing an off-duty officer and injuring two others. The crash is under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Lee Corso made his last headgear prediction on ESPN's "College GameDay," choosing Ohio State and concluding a significant chapter in sports broadcasting.