Brian Lampton has been reappointed as Chair of the Ohio House Insurance Committee, bringing over 30 years of industry experience to address insurance issues for Ohioans.

Trent S. Willard of Licking County is charged with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material and animal sexual conduct following an Internet Crimes Against Children tip.

Ohio's House Bill 496, signed into law, revises property tax regulations and updates county auditors' roles to streamline property tax administration.

The Columbus Police are appealing for help to find two female suspects involved in a robbery with knives on Refugee Rd. in December. They fled in a black Nissan Rogue without tags.

An Arctic cold front brought snow and frigid temperatures to Columbus and Cincinnati, with the coldest night yet. More snow is expected later in the week, followed by a brief warm-up before temperatures drop again.

Upper Arlington officials issue the last call for Community Award nominations, celebrating local heroes in five categories by January 17. Details are on the city's website.

January is National Radon Action Month, a time when the EPA highlights radon as a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The agency urges home testing and mitigation, and Lancaster, Ohio, offers free home assessments for radon and other hazards.

The Columbus Police are seeking public help in the Short North assaults investigation, with suspects Anderson, Moore III, and Seymore charged with Felonious Assault.

The NWS has forecasted a snow event for parts of Ohio, potentially impacting travel, with 2-4 inches expected and a Winter Weather Advisory in effect.

Heidi Workman was sworn in as the State Representative for Ohio's 72nd House District, focusing on self-governance and fiscal policies to support local families and businesses.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 322, creating a grooming offense, to bolster child protection and hold accountable those who fail to report suspected child abuse.

The Columbus Police seek information on a December robbery where two women brandished knives and stole from a store on Refugee Rd. They fled in a black Nissan Rogue and remain unidentified.

Reps. Sweeney and Troy criticize Ohio's property tax system and call for urgent reform to provide relief, particularly to those on fixed and lower incomes. They cite bipartisan support but a lack of legislative action.