A Columbus man faces charges including kidnapping and attempted rape after a woman escaped an assault near a Gahanna park; he was caught cycling away from the scene.

The weather forecast indicates a few showers near the Ohio River, but a dry weekend ahead, with above-average temperatures and possible thunder from an incoming low pressure system.

The Columbus Police Department reported a shooting near Weber Rd. and Dresden St., where a victim with a gunshot wound was found and taken to the hospital. They seek public assistance in the ongoing investigation.

Columbus man Roshad Broadus died from a gunshot wound, with charges pending against the suspect. Police seek information on the November 2 shooting.

Upper Arlington is accepting applications for grants to fund projects promoting inclusivity. Submission and grant award deadlines are given, and an info session is scheduled for interested applicants.

Gunfire in Columbus' Southside resulted in the death of Leviticus Leeper. Columbus Police are investigating and have urged the public to provide any information.

Ohio reports a 9% decrease in overdose deaths for 2023, outpacing the national average, with state-led strategies credited for positive trends in combating the opioid epidemic.

Ohio's Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program offers aid to eligible residents struggling with heating costs, effective until March 31, 2025, with income requirements set at or below 175 percent of federal poverty levels.

Attorneys general from across the U.S. have formed a bipartisan coalition led by Ohio’s AG Dave Yost, calling for peaceful responses post-election. They emphasize maintaining democratic traditions and condemn potential violence.

A man was killed in a west Columbus shooting, with police seeking three suspects seen fleeing into a nearby apartment complex. Authorities urge the public to share evidence.

Officers responded to a fatal shooting on Fordham Rd., where Dennis Peoples III was found shot. Investigators are examining a self-defense claim. Witnesses are urged to contact Columbus Police.

A motorcyclist died in a crash with a box truck in Licking County, with the incident still under investigation.

The Wilmington, Ohio, National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory due to gusts up to 50 mph. As a cold front moves in, showers and possible thunderstorms are expected.