Westerville, Ohio announces the return of its Youth Public Safety Academy for teens, aiming to educate on fire and police work and inspire future careers in public service.

Ex-Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins was arrested in Florida for battery and domestic violence after allegedly assaulting a woman who was hesitant to report due to his career.

John "JT" Hoffer received a 31-year sentence for a shooting incident related to vigilante actions in response to a sexual assault, with the sentence running consecutively with his existing Ohio prison term.

A storm in Dublin caused a tree to fall, blocking Dublin Road and disrupting utilities. The police warned of closures and advised detours while crews and AEP Ohio work on removal and power restoration.

The Ohio State Fair introduces 31 new foods including sweet and spicy options, offers $3 Thursday deals, and features a dedicated New Food Avenue for creative eats.

A man was arrested in South Carolina for a fatal shooting at a bar in Buckeye Lake, Ohio, that resulted in the death of Benjamin Hawk. The suspect, Richard Lindgren, was captured after a multi-state search.

Ohio State University's Newark dean, Matt Smith, with 20,000 comics, highlights the cultural impact of superheroes like Superman and discusses the extensive collection of Superman materials at OSU's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum.

Mary Carol San-Filippo was sentenced to 11-15 years for DUI causing death and injuries, meanwhile, Columbus police seek a woman who stole a handbag with $2,000.

Paul McCartney will perform in Columbus on Nov. 8 as part of his "Got Back 2025" tour, covering hits from The Beatles, Wings, and his solo career. Tickets go on sale July 18.

The NWS forecasts scattered showers and thunderstorms in Ohio through the weekend, with potential for localized flooding near specific counties and sporadic travel disruptions.

Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan intends to introduce a bill banning Ohio lawmakers from accepting free or discounted tickets to professional sports events to prevent conflicts of interest.

Columbus and Franklin County prosecutors are suing Herbert's Market and its owner, Ahmad Arman, accusing them of reselling stolen goods and causing public nuisance after repeated police and fire department interventions.

Upper Arlington celebrates 40 years of National Park and Recreation Month with a theme of collaborative community building and recreation, highlighting their new Bob Crane Community Center.