Amy Acton accepted a major union endorsement in Columbus and demanded immediate property tax relief while criticizing last year’s income-tax cuts.

Wilmington food‑truck favorite Becker’s SMASH‑tastic Burgers is converting its trailer into a storefront at 31 S Fairfield St in Leesburg. A final health department sign‑off will set the opening date.

A waterline break left parts of Commercial Point under a boil alert, officials advise boiling tap water two minutes for 48 hours after service is restored.

Harold Moore was found shot dead in an apparent burglary turned murder. Suspect Roger Daugherty was arrested and charged. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office seeks more information.

Authorities are seeking help to find 14-year-old Ava Williams, who has been missing from Richwood, Ohio, since Wednesday night. She was last seen wearing a hoodie, sweats, and white Jordan sneakers.

The Franklin County Coroner's Office confirms six hypothermia deaths during an Ohio cold snap, affecting individuals aged 55-91, as the community comes to terms with the winter's lethal impact.

Upper Arlington is seeking resident feedback on the redesign of the Five Points intersection via social media, by presenting three concepts and stressing the value of local input in city planning.

City leaders launched the rollout for Columbus' $500M affordable housing bond, scheduling public hearings and outreach to decide projects.

Students from Columbus City Schools demonstrated their Career-Technical Education projects at the Ohio Statehouse, showcasing their hands-on learning experiences in fields like environmental sciences and agriculture.

Dublin approved All In Dublin, a 75‑unit development that will reserve apartments for adults with disabilities alongside senior and workforce housing. Organizers say the design prioritizes connection and accessibility.

Ohio Senate Democrats rolled out bills to rescind data‑center tax breaks, require developers to fund grid and water upgrades, and give local governments more say. The package comes amid stalled projects and packed town meetings.

Ohio House Bill 561, sponsored by Rep. Miller and Rep. Blasdel, seeks to clarify parental rights to exempt children from vaccinations for school, ensuring schools honor current exemptions.

Terrance Colvin from Columbus was convicted on drug trafficking charges involving 28 kilograms of narcotics after evidence was reviewed by a federal jury. He faces a minimum of 15 years in prison.