A weekend rash of car break-ins in Fairfield County left residents shaken; police say 20–30 vehicles were hit and investigators are searching for suspects.

Upper Arlington is proposing a $273.5M bond and a 4.9‑mill operating levy to rebuild three schools; homeowners could see about a $1,200 annual hit on a $500K home.

State funds a roughly $120K study pairing Springfield police with Ohio State to map violent‑crime hotspots and steer patrols with data.

House Bill 484 would fund a $20M two‑year pilot to give Ohio child‑care workers publicly funded care. Supporters say it could unlock thousands of new slots and ease shortages.

A house fire on Mill Park Road in Marysville forced evacuations and sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries; authorities say the cause is under investigation.

A bipartisan bill would force JobsOhio to submit to standard audits and disclose sponsorships after the agency's $60K podcast sponsorship drew criticism.

Two adults were shot Saturday night on East Hinman Avenue in Columbus' Hungarian Village. Police say the victims are stable while detectives investigate.

Shaniqua Turner, 29, was shot on her Milo‑Grogan doorstep on Jan. 11, 2021; the case remains unsolved as police and Crime Stoppers seek tips.

Winans Coffee & Chocolate will close its Short North shop at 3 p.m. on June 6 after opening in February 2024. Employees were offered transfers to nearby locations.

Cloudy and about 70°F early Saturday. Scattered storms likely today; locally heavy rain possible Monday–Tuesday.

Sunny and warm Friday with gusty south winds. Storms likely Saturday night with pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds.

Granville-born Whit’s Frozen Custard is headed to Jerome Village Market — the first of two planned Central Ohio shops, with another Dublin location listed as coming soon.

Sunny Thursday with a high near 86°F. Storms likely Saturday; Air Quality Alert in effect tonight.