The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas related to Jeffrey Epstein's network, targeting billionaire Les Wexner, and Epstein's associates Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn for investigation.

The Ohio Department of Health confirmed a measles outbreak with three unvaccinated children infected in Cuyahoga County, urging vaccinations to prevent further cases.

Protests break out in Columbus and Minneapolis after an ICE agent fatally shoots a woman, with demonstrators calling for ICE to leave their communities and demanding justice.

The 10th Annual Ohio Marina Conference will be held on February 26, focusing on emergency management, accessibility, and environmental conservation for marinas.

An audit found former Owensville fiscal officer Brian Switzer liable for $1,219 in undocumented credit card transactions and other non-allowable expenses.

COTA has introduced a Tap to Pay system for bus fares, allowing riders to use credit/debit cards or mobile devices, with fare capping for cost efficiency.

A water main break in Worthington has closed High Street and Larrimer Avenue, with Columbus Water crews working on repairs and the city advising on detours.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office highlighted January as National Self-Defense Awareness Month, promoting their R.A.D. program for women's safety education.

A lawsuit in Worthington over a city-led deer cull using federal sharpshooters has sparked safety concerns among residents, despite reassurances from firearms experts and city officials.

The NWS in Wilmington, OH, predicts continued cold temperatures and dry conditions for the weekend, with cloudy skies and a possible warming trend in the upcoming week.

The Washington Township Fire Department-Dublin OH received an award for a photo in Operation Santa’s Sleigh with Light Ohio Blue, thanking the community for support.

The first baby of 2026, "baby boy Durow," was born at Mount Carmel Grove City. He received a special onesie, marking Mount Carmel's tradition for New Year's babies.

The Columbus community mourns after a local dentist, Spencer Tepe, and his wife, Monique, were found dead from gunshot wounds in their home, with police investigating it as a double homicide.