Ohio State University plans to test its Buckeye Alert system on May 20 across all campuses to ensure efficient communication during emergencies. The tests will be marked as drills and will encourage the community to update contact information.

Columbus police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after discovering two deceased adults with gunshot wounds.

Ohio is facing unstable weather with showers and storms as a low pressure system moves through, but warmer conditions are expected later in the week with a brief break before more potential rain.

National Police Week highlights the sacrifices made by peace officers, including the Gahanna Division of Police, which paid tribute to fallen Officer Charles DuVernay on May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Day.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources introduced the Lake Erie Scenic Vistas initiative, marking 69 viewing spots along the lake's 312-mile coastline.

Upper Arlington will induct Dr. Martin Peter Sayers and Marjorie Garvin Sayers into the 2025 Wall of Honor for their contributions to medicine and local history.

Susan Mazur, an educator at Marion-Franklin High School, is praised for her unique approach to teaching, improving student engagement and the school's climate through experiential learning and close relationships with students.

Columbus Police Division hosted a promotion ceremony, celebrating newly promoted officers. Tragically, Sergeant Andrew Mott was posthumously honored following his death in a vehicle collision.

A Turkish man pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit goods at a mall in the U.S., with federal agents seizing nearly $150,000 worth of fake merchandise.

Sunny weather with a warming trend is forecast for the Columbus and Cincinnati regions over the weekend, but showers and thunderstorms are expected starting Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

The Ohio Department of Transportation will close the ramp from southbound Hamilton Road to I-270 North overnight on May 12 and 13 for construction, with detours via U.S. 62 West or Broad Street.

ODNR seeks high school students for its 2025-2026 Conservation Teen Advisory Council to help conserve Ohio's natural spaces; applications close June 5.

Aravind Chandrasekaran has been appointed as interim dean of Ohio State's Fisher College of Business, awaiting Board approval, with plans for faculty collaboration and reinforcing the college's top rankings.