A house explosion in Richland County resulted in one death and two injuries. The cause is under investigation. Krista Cramer was identified as the deceased.

An 11-year-old was arrested at Grant Middle School for having a handgun, leading to a review of the school's security protocols.

Ohio's Amber Alert for 1-year-old Lux Tiwari ended after he was found safe in Columbus, with his father Sewak Tiwari arrested, thanks to citizens' and a bus operator's alertness.

Columbus Police are investigating a non-life-threatening shooting after a victim arrived at a hospital with a leg wound; Detective Jones is seeking community tips.

Columbus Police report a TV stolen from a clubhouse on N. Grant Ave. during a break-in. Police are seeking tips, and Crime Stoppers offers anonymous reporting options.

Federal agents and local deputies are searching for Bruno Vasquez Munguia, a suspect in the fatal shooting of Efrain Andrande Jimenez in Delaware County.

A child was found safe in Columbus after a stolen vehicle incident. With police swiftly locating the unharmed 5-year-old near Goodale Park, the search for the suspect continues.

Warm, dry conditions with slightly higher temperatures are expected in Ohio due to a high-pressure system, with a chance of showers from Tropical Storm Francine remnants towards the weekend.

Grant Bell received a sentence of community control and must pay restitution for his role in a theft scheme at the Columbus Zoo, where officials embezzled funds.

A juvenile was shot on E. Long Street and N. Pearl Street in Columbus and is expected to survive. Columbus Police Department is investigating and seeking public assistance.

Columbus drivers enjoy lower gas prices, with an average of $3.12 per gallon, a 16.1 cent drop, paralleling Ohio's decrease to $3.05 and falls in Akron and Cleveland. Nationwide, gas averages $3.22, and may dip below $3 by October.

Ohio's Oviatt House restoration effort, which aims to become a museum, has received $100,000 in state funds. The historic house, which was part of the Underground Railroad, will provide educational insights into Ohio’s past.

The NWS forecasted a cool and sunny period for the Ohio Valley with an eventual warming trend, clear early-week skies, and a possible tropical disturbance by the end of the week.