The Washington Township Fire Department in Dublin, OH has introduced a new group of part-time firefighters who completed orientation and are being mentored for potential full-time roles.

Upper Arlington Schools has petitioned the probate court to cremate and reburry remains found beneath the high school. A hearing is set for March 12.

A Tipp City substitute teacher and coach was shot and killed in an apparent home invasion, leaving a close-knit community searching for answers. Police and state agents are investigating.

Les Wexner will be deposed by the House Oversight Committee in Ohio on Feb. 18 as lawmakers press him about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Dense fog and near‑freezing temps shrouded Columbus on Monday morning, NWS warns of near‑zero visibility and slick bridges.

A 24-year-old Mount Vernon man died after a dirt-bike crash Saturday night near Walnut Alley, the Ohio State Highway Patrol says. The crash is under investigation.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office shared a Valentine's Day Facebook post highlighting their Crisis K9 team's year-round commitment to providing comfort with their trained dogs.

Ohio State President Carter discussed the integration of AI within education at the Columbus Business First Power Breakfast, announcing a plan to hire 100 AI-focused faculty and enhance AI fluency at the university.

Thirteen people were charged Friday after a November shooting in Whitehall that sent two 16-year-olds to the hospital.

Ohio Representatives Thomas and Synenberg provided testimony on House Bill 478 to address jury tampering, with new measures against intimidation and interference.

Columbus prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against STRS leaders Rudy Fichtenbaum and Wade Steen after a review found reliance on counsel made proving intent unlikely. A judge still must decide whether to remove them from the board.

A bipartisan Ohio bill would seed small grants to corner stores and small markets so they can stock fresh food in neighborhoods officials call food deserts. Sponsors say the pilot targets roughly 1.3 million Ohioans without nearby grocery access.

Columbus Mayor Ginther announced a plan for a $500 million affordable housing bond, focusing on building and preserving affordable units, reducing homelessness, acquiring land, and spurring construction innovation.