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.

Columbus Police Detective Lisa Moody was honored by the NCMEC for her role in recovering a missing child, showcasing her dedication and professional excellence.

The 10th Anniversary Light Ohio Blue Caravan will honor fallen and active law enforcement officers in Columbus with a procession and call to display blue lights.

Ohio hunters have harvested 12,451 wild turkeys in the first part of the 2021 season, surpassing the three-year average and closely following last year's figures.

Columbus upgrades its 911 system to include video calling, requiring explicit caller consent to access their phone's camera for live emergency viewing.

Ohio recognizes May as Older Ohioans Month to honor the state's nearly 3 million senior citizens, with initiatives to support their contributions and well-being.

Ohio State Park Lodges are offering special dining experiences for Mother's Day, including brunches, teas, and buffets in various atmospheres and settings. Reservations are recommended.

A storm warning led Upper Arlington to cancel the Northam Tennis and Pickleball Courts ribbon cutting, now informally open with a planned May 3 open house.