Eleven rural Ohio hospitals are at financial risk due to Medicaid cuts from a Trump spending bill, warn Democratic Senators in a letter highlighting serious potential health service repercussions.

Columbus drug lord David Price, "DP," was sentenced to life plus 65 years for drug distribution, sex trafficking, and contributing to a fatal overdose.

Columbus City Schools collaborates with the Korda Institute to provide educators with a fellowship focusing on innovative, real-world teaching methods, culminating in a project involving local community challenges.

The National Weather Service predicts daily showers and thunderstorms in the Columbus area, mainly in the afternoon and evening, with a marginal risk of severe weather. Temperatures will stay in the mid-80s.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has dispatched first responders, including OSP troopers and ODNR officers plus K-9s, to Texas to aid in flood recovery efforts.

A Columbus man received a 25 to 30.5-year sentence for the fatal shooting of Tyler Goins at a birthday party after pleading guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and other charges.

Delaware, Ohio, has closed William Street between Little Street and Lake Street due to a broken water main. Repair duration is unclear; residents should use alternative routes.

Governor DeWine orders flags at half-staff in Scioto County and select Columbus buildings to honor the late Commissioner Cathy Coleman until sunset on her burial day.

Ohio launches the "Hard Hitter" campaign to increase seatbelt use, with officials stressing the dangers of not buckling up. The state's usage rate is below the national average.

The Buckeye State is set for a summery holiday weekend with high pressure leading to warm temperatures and mostly clear skies, ideal for Independence Day celebrations. While isolated showers are possible, the overall forecast is dry and stable.

Columbus teachers join the STEAMM Rising Summer Institute to innovate curricula with a focus on STEAM fields, in response to the region's growing tech industry and job market.

Ohio entities received the Auditor of State Award for meeting high standards in financial reporting, including timely submission and clean audits with no significant findings.

Ohio agencies receive over 100 daily elder abuse reports. The state's Supreme Court provides tools for legal professionals, and the Elder Justice Unit addresses the issue, with resources available online.