A weeklong METRICH sweep in Richland County led to 24 arrests, 60 felony indictments and the seizure of illegal firearms.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has put central Ohio on an Air Quality Alert. Scattered storms are likely tonight with a stormier Saturday possible.

A Hilltop resident was struck while on a scooter on April 12; after surgery and rehab she’s relearning to walk while police seek tips.

An officer was wounded by another officer at 2699 Divot Place during a domestic-dispute response; a dog was also shot and taken to animal control.

A Heat Advisory and Air Quality Alert are in effect in Columbus today. Expect highs near 97°F and heat‑index values up to 102°F—seek cooling and limit outdoor exertion.

Nine people were indicted in a West Columbus trafficking probe that alleges narcotics coercion and money‑laundering across a motel and florist. The case grew from a task‑force investigation.

Sunny and humid with highs near 93°F and an Air Quality Alert in effect.

Sunny Monday with a high near 91°F; temperatures climb into the mid‑to‑upper 90s midweek. Cooling centers are open across Columbus.

A man died after a mid‑morning shooting near Martin Park on Columbus' South Side. Police are searching for a light‑colored vehicle and asking witnesses to come forward.

A Columbus man was arrested nearly nine months after an Oct. 7, 2025 downtown bus stop stabbing; detectives say surveillance footage and a tip led to the arrest.

A Columbus man is accused of sextorting a Maryland juvenile after an online TikTok contact moved to a private messenger and demanded $129 via Zelle.

Axium Packaging bought a newly built 255,000‑sqft warehouse at 12101 Worthington Road in Pataskala, expanding its Columbus‑area manufacturing footprint. The facility adds shell space ready for manufacturing or distribution.

Caddell Construction opened a Grandview Yard office and plans to hire as data‑center projects pick up across central Ohio.