AEP Ohio monitors the power grid during extreme cold and works with PJM to ensure electricity supply. Customers may be asked to conserve energy. Snow removal protocols are in place, and snow emergencies mean parking restrictions.

A man in Circleville, Ohio, was arrested for falsely claiming a hostage situation, causing a significant law enforcement response and temporary road closure on U.S. Route 23.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for areas including Columbus and Cincinnati. Snow and bitterly cold conditions are forecasted through Wednesday morning.

Justice R. Patrick DeWine advocates for interpreting the Ohio Constitution using its original public meaning in an upcoming article in the Ohio State Law Journal, drawing from historical documents and early court cases for guidance.

A suspect, Devon R. Ford, was arrested in connection to a November shooting on Fitzroy Dr. in Columbus, which resulted in one death and one hospitalized. The Columbus Police continue their investigation, urging public assistance.

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.