Gahanna's Mayor reflected on the State of Our City event, thanking attendees and highlighting municipal achievements. The address is available online.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office warns residents about the emergence of bears this spring, advising them to secure food sources and follow safety guidelines to prevent encounters.

Sergeant Richard Ketcham, Jr. retires from Columbus Police after a distinguished career involving leadership in the Domestic Violence Unit and introducing the life-saving Lethality Assessment Program.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources offers free boat safety checks to ensure legal compliance and enhance boaters' safety before they go on the water.

Ohio wildflowers are beginning to bloom, with southern regions showcasing early species while the central and northern areas emerge slowly.

Eliveea E. Largent pleaded guilty to aiding Wayne Pletcher's jail escape. She faces up to 9 years in prison for obstructing justice and tampering with evidence.

A shooting on Cherrybluff Court in Columbus led to one person injured, police are investigating and seeking public assistance, with Detective Brumfield as the contact.

The National Weather Service forecast for Ohio indicates a mix of showers, storms, and temperature fluctuations, with potential severe weather on Sunday and changing conditions into the next week.

Mohammad Ali was arrested in Dublin, Ohio, for the 2005 murder of NYC cab driver Mureed Hussain after a cold case was reopened using advanced forensic technology.

Micah Skaggs, 19, was arrested by Columbus Police for an aggravated robbery on Tuesday, where a victim was forced from their car at gunpoint. The investigation continues, seeking further information on the incident and a second suspect.

Ohio's measles outbreak grows with new cases in Ashtabula County and potential spread by a visitor. None were vaccinated, increasing concerns about a preventable situation.

Ohio's Governor and lieutenant governor announced that 566 employers received approvals for 7,681 tech credentials in the January TechCred application period. This is part of a program that has issued over 130,000 credentials since 2019.

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber urges better fiscal discipline after discovering $1.2 million in penalties due to late payments by local governments since 2019. Officials may have to pay penalties themselves.