Week 2 of the high school football season in Columbus, Ohio, saw teams like Olentangy and Bishop Watterson continue their winning ways, with a number of close games and upsets highlighting the competitiveness of the league.

Ohio Governor DeWine orders flags at half-staff to honor Minneapolis shooting victims, in a show of solidarity and collective mourning. Flags to remain lowered until sunset on August 31.

Kyle Knickel received a life sentence without parole for raping a child under 10, plus additional time for related offenses, detailed by the Marion County Prosecutor.

The article discusses the variable weather conditions in Ohio, with a mix of rain, cooler temperatures, and dry spells predicted by the National Weather Service.

The Mega Millions jackpot increased after no winners in the last draw, but smaller prizes were won by many in Ohio. The next jackpot is projected to be $277 million.

SR 113 in Lorain County has reopened, following an earlier closure due to an incident. Details of the incident are unclear, but traffic flow has resumed.

The Moser Woods Tree Farm in Bluffton, Ohio, will host an educational tour on September 6, showcasing sustainable forestry and wildlife management, after being named the 2025 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year.

Ohio's Governor Mike DeWine wants to ban kratom compounds, citing public health concerns and the rise in synthetic analogs. He's asked the state Board of Pharmacy to make them Schedule I drugs.

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber's office will release audit reports on August 26, showcasing oversight of the state's public finances and efforts to fight fraud and waste.

Ohio experiences a dry and cool weather pattern with below-normal temperatures and mostly dry conditions, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

Central Ohio high school football kicked off with Watterson vs. Big Walnut, while defending champions Watterson and Olentangy Liberty began their seasons, with Watterson winning 37-15.

Astronomers from Ohio State University discovered that ASASSN-24fw's 8-month dimming was caused by a dust cloud, and it might be part of a binary system.

The ODNR Division of Wildlife won six ACI awards for outstanding conservation and wildlife information publications, including a first place for 'Wild Ohio' magazine.