Ohio school custodian Rick Andermatt was arrested for exchanging sexual materials with a minor and attempting to meet for sexual activities. He's been placed on administrative leave.

Niki Meadows, Communication Technician Supervisor with Lancaster PD, graduated from the rigorous 2025 Fairfield Leadership Program, lauded by her department on social media.

Ohio State University's athletic training has expanded to ROTC members and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, offering injury prevention and health education similar to that provided to student-athletes.

The Upper Arlington community prepares for its Third Annual UA Culture and Artisans Fair on May 3, featuring global artisans, crafts, food, and music, promoting diversity and community engagement.

City Council has updated traffic and park regulations to improve urban navigation, setting clear rules for e-bikes, scooters, motorized skateboards, grilling, model rockets, archery, commerce, and wildlife feeding.

The Upper Arlington Police Department has published a notice about items set for forfeiture, including credit cards and USB drives, inviting rightful owners to claim them before a court order.

Northam Park in Upper Arlington unveils new tennis and pickleball courts at a May 1st ribbon-cutting event, complete with a service building for visitors' convenience.

Hilliard joins the COSI Science Festival with events including the COSI Eggsperiment Community Drop, offering hands-on learning and free science boxes for the first 100 attendees.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources showcased the spring colors of Zaleski State Forest from Atkinson Ridge Fire Tower, an enduring historical landmark offering panoramic views.

The NWS in Wilmington forecasts showers and potential thunderstorms in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington, Ohio, due to an eastward-moving cold front.

The Ohio Valley is set to experience a mix of precipitation with varying temperatures due to approaching warm and cold fronts, including showers, thunderstorms and a dry stretch later in the week.

Columbus community members and health experts met at a council-hosted event to discuss navigating the health care system, addressing accessibility and reducing confusion within the system.

Study by Laura Prater highlights the need for tailored suicide prevention for women, noting many without mental health issues use firearms. With rising gun ownership among women, new strategies are urgent.