Two-year-old Va'Nyiah Mason was shot and killed in Columbus in a non-intentional incident; police investigate the event as a negligent homicide. No charges filed yet.

Ex-Nelsonville clerk sentenced for theft, must repay $11,306 and is barred from government financial roles after an audit revealed misused city funds.

Bobby Joe Endicott, 77, from Ohio is indicted on one count of Rape and seven counts of Gross Sexual Imposition for allegedly abusing multiple family members across three generations.

Gantz Park in Grove City is offering a Winter Wildlife Wonderland with lights and decorations every evening until December 31, for a serene, festive experience.

Dublin, Ohio, partners with Central Ohio Safe Ride to offer discounted Lyft rides during the holiday season to promote safe transportation and reduce drinking and driving.

AAA predicts heavy holiday traffic in Ohio, with most people driving. ODOT notes unusual traffic spread due to Thursday holiday, urges travelers to use OHGO for navigation and info on road conditions, despite reduced construction activity.

A cold front caused snow showers and a temperature drop in the Ohio Valley, with gusty winds expected to decrease later, and a warm-up forecasted for the weekend.

The Ohio Auditor ensures fiscal accountability in public entities across the state, with recent audit reports showing both integrity and areas for improvement.

St. Stephen's Community House will become independent from the Catholic Diocese of Columbus by July 2026, with uninterrupted services as it transitions.

Austen A. Medek, 39, was charged with murdering his wife, Michaela D. Medek, 41, in Columbus after she died from injuries sustained from blunt force trauma.

Ohio expects economic growth with 17 new projects that are projected to create 2,347 new jobs and retain 8,592 existing jobs, with a $148 million payroll and $1.1 billion in investments.

Westerville, Ohio announces holiday closures of city offices and Community Center on December 25 and January 1, with early closures on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Essential services remain unaffected.

Westerville, Ohio, is seeking a Chief Building Official to oversee crucial projects for the city's development and ensure safety and design standards.