The Powerball jackpot has reached $700 million, with no big winner in the latest draw. Two Ohioans won $100,000 each, and over 33,000 Ohioans won smaller prizes. The next drawing is Saturday, Aug. 23.

Mosquito spraying in Gahanna begins at 9 p.m. on August 21, due to West Nile virus detected in local mosquitoes. Residents can find spray locations and prevention tips at mosquito.myfcph.org.

An Ohio man died and 12 were injured in a Kansas crash caused by a tire blowout on I-70. The van, carrying security company employees, overturned, leading to the tragedy.

Ohio officials opened a new I-70 westbound rest area in Zanesville, offering educational exhibits and family-friendly amenities, including Storybook Trails.

A crash on I-70 east at SR 142 in Columbus caused significant delays and road closure, but the road has since reopened, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation - Columbus District 6.

Upper Arlington Police Division welcomed three new officers to reinforce public safety with a swearing-in ceremony attended by city staff and families.

ODNR announced the winners of the America 250 Field Trip Competition, celebrating student engagement with nature through art and essays. The program aims to foster conservationism among Ohio's youth.

Ohio's Auditor of State, Keith Faber, will release new audits on August 19 to ensure accountability in public spending and uncover any financial mismanagement.

The Ohio State University study warns of the risks in relying solely on AI in safety-critical settings, emphasizing the need to consider human-AI team performance.

Sebastian Yates Zevallos, missing from Gahanna, was found safe less than 24 hours after being reported missing.

The National Weather Service predicts a mix of warm, humid weather with potential showers and storms for Ohio through Tuesday, followed by cooler temperatures and possible stormy conditions due to a cold front and Hurricane Erin's distant effects.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn announced a $12.7 million grant to improve transportation safety and infrastructure in small cities.

A shooting in Columbus's Hilltop area left one dead. Police are investigating with no suspects detained yet, the victim's identity is withheld pending kin notification.