Police say a man was charged after his toddler found an unattended gun and accidentally shot himself in southeast Columbus; officials and experts urged secure storage.

An 18-month-old is critically wounded after a Memorial Day shooting in Columbus. Police are investigating and asking the public for tips.

Upper Arlington's draft mobility program would require registration and city-issued stickers for privately owned e-bikes and e-scooters and could allow police to immobilize unregistered devices.

Hilliard police say a Columbus man was charged with rape after a crash at Wilson’s Bar & Grill and a police complaint alleges an assault at the apartment they shared.

A DoorDash driver was sentenced to 10–15 years after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the Sept. 25 shooting that killed 22‑year‑old Jalesseazay Posey.

A state bill that passed the Ohio House would force in‑person exams for drugs flagged as “high‑risk.” Advocates warn the change could make medication abortions harder to access.

A Sidney man received jail time, probation and a license suspension after pleading guilty in the crash that killed a 20-year-old motorcyclist.

John "Joel" Schaefer, 76, was convicted in Delaware County and sentenced to life without parole for rape; prosecutors say victims came forward from incidents dating to 2013, 2015 and 2022.

An 18‑year‑old says Minford Local Schools rejected a doctor's note allowing a backpack for a genetic muscle condition, prompting state mediation and a civil‑rights complaint.

A Dallas investor paid about $60.2M for The Pointe at Polaris office buildings, transferring roughly 245,500 sq ft in Columbus' Polaris submarket.

Two Hamilton Township women have been arrested on felonious assault and child endangerment charges after children said they ran away to escape abuse.

A shooting at a northeast Columbus apartment complex left one person dead Wednesday; detectives have the scene taped off and are seeking tips.

Pittsburgh’s MilkShake Factory plans a Columbus outpost at The Commons at Hamilton Quarter; the chain hasn’t announced an opening date. Details remain limited as leasing records and local reporting are still emerging.