The National Weather Service predicts gusty winds and record-high temperatures followed by showers and a cooldown across Columbus and Cincinnati.

Hilliard announces its 36th annual Tree Lighting event on December 1 with family activities, music, carriage rides, and Santa’s appearance, detailed on the City website.

Upper Arlington's Drug Take Back Day collected 123 pounds of unused medications at a drive-thru event, promoting safe drug disposal and community health.

UA Parks & Recreation is offering Discovery Sessions for the Bob Crane Community Center, which will include updates on construction, rental facilities, and part-time job opportunities.

Westerville plans an eco-friendly leaf collection this fall to keep streets and sewers clear. Residents are urged to rake leaves to the curb and not obstruct the service. The program runs from October 7 to December 27.

Hilliard's annual pumpkin composting program provides a green way to dispose of pumpkins from Nov. 1 to Dec. 2. Pumpkins are placed in designated bins near the Hilliard Municipal Building.

Martin Valdivia was found dead from a gunshot wound in Columbus. Jose D. Guzman Castaneda has been arrested concerning the incident, and investigations are ongoing.

Eric Dearth received a life sentence for raping a child under 13, with possible parole after 30 years and a Tier III sex offender status upon release.

Ohio's Appalachian region receives over $8.2 million in ARC grants to boost economic growth and counter coal industry job losses through the POWER Initiative.

Ohio's Attorney General and 24 others filed a brief to the Supreme Court seeking to remove 1,600 noncitizens from Virginia's voter rolls, challenging a District Court decision.

Meteorologists predict warm weather in the Ohio Valley will be followed by a cold front with gusty conditions, potential showers, and a temperature drop around Halloween.

Kaleese Vickers-Ghee, a Marion-Franklin High School student, shadowed Columbus City Schools Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman, gaining insights into educational leadership.

Columbus Police investigate the homicide of Angel Salguero Diaz, who was fatally shot on E. Hudson Street. Jaivon Jones, Dock Parker, and Mekhi G. Webster were charged in connection with the murder.