Ohio and Indiana governors bet local treats on the college football national championship game between Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Ohio Jewish and Muslim leaders support Israel-Hamas ceasefire, focusing on its impact on local communities and the importance of releasing hostages for lasting peace.

A fatal traffic accident in Columbus involved a Toyota Camry striking a tree on Busch Boulevard, with the driver pronounced dead at the hospital. The cause remains under investigation.

Marion City Hall will close for MLK Day, but essential services such as sanitation, buses, and the senior center will operate normally.

Columbus police are seeking help after a robbery on Noe Bixby Road where a woman's car was taken at gunpoint while she was fueling up, with no injuries reported.

A National Weather Service report warns that a cold front is approaching Ohio. It will bring colder air and potential precipitation, and temperatures could drop significantly by midweek.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is beginning construction on a new terminal, which will affect traffic and parking, including relocating the Cell Phone Lot.

Columbus City Council is concluding its public hearings on the proposed $1.23 billion budget for 2025. Before voting, the council invited department heads and the community to provide input.

An early morning crash on South Hamilton Road involving an Audi A3 and Hyundai Accent resulted in injuries and hospitalization. Investigations are ongoing.

Ohio AG Yost released a report on investigations into officer-involved incidents, detailing 329 cases from 2019 to 2024 and encouraging transparency by publicizing files.

Governor DeWine orders flags at half-staff in Franklin County and certain Columbus buildings to honor former Senator Ben Espy on the day of his funeral.

Ohio Governor DeWine signed a law introducing stricter penalties for organized retail theft and created a specialized task force to tackle such crimes.

Former Columbus police officer Joel Mefford was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for stealing cocaine from crime scenes and facilitating its sale.