Columbus City Schools Board is considering closing or merging nine schools, which could save $9 million annually. Discussions involve public input, but tensions arose in a recent meeting due to differing approaches to the decision-making process.

A young male was fatally shot in Mt. Vernon, Columbus. Police arrived, but no suspects have been detained. This is the city's 105th homicide this year.

The National Weather Service reports showers and cloudy skies in Columbus and Cincinnati. Cloud cover will continue into the weekend, potentially causing light precipitation. The pattern will be unsettled, with chances of snow next week.

Brandarius Agnew has been found guilty of murdering William Dammond, with the Franklin County judge delivering the verdict and sentencing scheduled for Jan. 14, 2025.

Worthington City Schools is debating allowing religious release time for LifeWise Academy amidst concerns over church-state separation and potential student coercion, awaiting the outcome of a state bill that could mandate such policies.

Governor Mike DeWine designated Raccoon Creek as Ohio's 16th state scenic river after its transformation from a polluted site to a thriving ecosystem.

Two individuals were found dead from gunshot wounds in a Mansfield apartment in what police suspect to be a murder-suicide related to domestic violence.

Ohio experiences a wet and windy autumn shift, with rain storms and breezy conditions, a high-pressure system is set to bring drier air early in the week, followed by warmer temperatures and more rain.

Ohio grants $17.5 million for public transportation projects aimed at improving workforce mobility. The funds are allocated to 33 transit projects in urban and rural areas.

Ohio honored 20 veterans with an induction into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame for post-service contributions.

S.A. Comunale has opened a new 19,000-square-foot facility in Hilliard for fire protection services, creating job opportunities and expanding its operations.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol warns of increased deer-related car crashes during October to December, urging drivers to use caution, especially at twilight hours, and to brake instead of swerve to avoid accidents.

A 21-year-old woman, Nakia Lawrence, was killed in a hit-and-run near John Glenn International Airport while crossing Stelzer Road early Thursday morning.