An Ohio State freshman says she escaped a man masturbating along the Olentangy Trail between Tuttle Park and the Dodridge bridge; police searched the area but made no arrest.

Flood Watch through 1 p.m., heavy showers and patchy fog may cause localized flooding. Allow extra travel time on wet roads.

Federal agents say a Fostoria business owner was arrested after investigators found about 40 kilo‑bricks of suspected cocaine and large cash seizures; the case now heads to a federal grand jury.

A late-night suhoor festival at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing was halted after a fight and a shout of "gun" caused attendees to flee; police say no one was hurt.

Mayor Michael Bivens framed a hopeful State of the City while recall petitions circulate and an investigation into a councilman continues. Officials emphasized workforce programs and development plans.

The 21-story KeyBank tower is headed to an online auction on the Apex Commercial Exchange (ACE) platform. The receivership sale features a $1M starting bid, reflecting the building's 70% vacancy rate.

A Columbus man pleaded guilty in the 2020 shooting that killed Jacob Todd, ending a six‑year wait for the victim’s family.

A juvenile was shot Saturday near Briggs High on Columbus’s southwest side; police say the injury is not life-threatening and are asking for tips.

A Franklin County deputy shot and killed a dog while executing a high‑risk felony warrant, the sheriff's office told WBNS.

A Hilliard man was charged with burglary, kidnapping and gross sexual imposition after a woman says he forced her into her apartment and assaulted her at a western Franklin County complex.

A student was taken into custody after a gun was found in an administration office at the Willis Education Center in Delaware. Officials say there is no ongoing threat as police investigate.

Court filings say Katelyn Strohacker will accept a plea deal after a video allegedly showed tape restraints on children at a Pataskala daycare. Sentencing is set for April 7.

Video shows ICE agents spraying a Columbus mom and three daughters, the family and their lawyer say Columbus police closed the probe and are asking DHS to investigate.