Columbus is excited for the Ohio State vs. Texas football game, with local businesses reporting increased sales and fans expressing confidence in an Ohio State victory. Events and media coverage fuel the hype, as the city readies for the match.

The Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office participated in a community event to raise overdose awareness and promote their DART program, which offers rehabilitation instead of prosecution for non-violent offenders.

Dublin has launched the Dublin Wellness Alliance with partners to further improve the city's already high health standards, focusing on community connections, youth health, healthcare access, and transportation.

The Lancaster Police are seeking help to find Ann Katherine Bailey, an autistic woman missing since August 24, last seen at 10 PM on Lake Street, possibly in crisis. Call 911 or 740-687-6680 if seen.

A Marion couple was indicted on charges including the rape of a 13-year-old, with the husband facing five felonies and the wife obstructing justice and endangering children.

Ohio launches the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge for grades 4-8, promoting health through activities, nutrition, and sleep, with over 600 schools participating.

Ohio State welcomes students with new safety initiatives, including hiring more police and partnering with local law enforcement, discounted rides, and personal safety alarms. Mental health support and academic resources are also enhanced.

Marion's city services will pause for Labor Day, affecting sanitation pickup, transit operations, and the senior center, excluding dialysis transport.

The Ohio Valley will remain cool through the week with mostly dry weather and occasional northwesterly gusts. Skies clear Tuesday night, with a slight warm-up expected by the weekend.

Ohio Department of Transportation is hiring Traffic Dispatchers in Columbus to monitor traffic, manage digital message boards, and respond to incidents.

Shots were fired near Franklin Heights High School, causing the emergency evacuation of the school's football stadium, no injuries were reported. Game postponed; investigation ongoing.

A super load is expected to disrupt traffic in Pickerington on August 24th, with police advising drivers to plan for delays and use traffic apps for information.

The Ohio Department of Health is enhancing surveillance of vector-borne diseases, reporting updates on conditions like Lyme and West Nile every week until autumn.