Columbus Police are investigating a shooting on N. High St. where the victim encountered a suspect inside his car; after fleeing, the suspect shot the victim. The public is urged to help identify the perpetrator.

ODOT emphasizes the importance of driving safely through work zones, stating 10% of traffic jams are due to construction. They urge drivers to slow down and respect road workers, with the support of GEICO and the Freeway Safety Patrol.

Columbus has installed new left-turn signals at Hilliard Rome and Roberts Roads to improve safety as part of the Vision Zero strategy, with the Department of Public Service educating on correct usage.

Governor Mike DeWine initiated Ohio State Parks Week with free admission, as ODNR hosts various outdoor activities and opens the Eco-Discovery Center at Salt Fork State Park on Earth Day.

Columbus State University will honor arts patron Ann Strub and legislator Calvin Smyre with honorary degrees on May 9 during spring commencement ceremonies.

The Ohio Department of Transportation issued a safety advisory on securing items like sports equipment and rain gear in vehicles to prevent them from becoming projectiles.

Franklin County is hosting a drug take-back event on April 26 at Kroger Marketplace, where residents can safely dispose of unwanted medications for free.

Ohio State University's College of Education and Human Ecology hosted a symposium on family engagement for student teachers, focusing on effective communication and collaboration with families to enhance children's education.

Upper Arlington has launched an online bidding platform for contractors to access and respond to RFPs and RFQs, emphasizing transparency, equal opportunity, and compliance with its affirmative action policy.

Two dogs wandered into Gahanna CrossFit, prompting a humorous police social media post and a call for their owner to retrieve them before animal control steps in.

Gahanna invites residents to a free Shred & E-Recycle event at City Hall on April 20. The event offers document shredding and e-waste disposal from 9 AM to noon.

The Gahanna Division of Police honors their Communications Center during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week for their critical role in public safety.

The 2025 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp is now available, featuring a photo of a hummingbird clearwing moth. It supports the state's Wildlife Diversity Fund and offers perks like discounts at state park lodges.