SWAT fatally shot Michael S. Oswalt II after a domestic incident and standoff in Mansfield. He had previously been involved in a Columbus highway standoff.

Warm temperatures in Ohio regions, with a passing cold front causing minimal rain, will be followed by a brief cooldown and weekend warming. VFR aviation conditions are expected, with a second cold front bringing possible light rain on Friday.

Ohio's Attorney General announced a $279,750 grant from the Department of Public Safety to fund advanced traffic safety and impaired driving enforcement training for peace officers.

The Columbus Police are investigating an accidental shooting inside a vehicle on Edendale Road, where one person was injured. They seek public assistance.

Columbus Police responded to an early morning shooting on W 3rd Ave, where one individual was pronounced dead. They are seeking public assistance in the investigation.

A motorcycle collided with an SUV in Columbus, resulting in the death of the motorcyclist and non-fatal injuries to the SUV occupants.

Mansfield police shot a man dead after a domestic violence call and a three-hour standoff where the suspect held his girlfriend and her children hostage.

A Columbus sting operation arrested 27 people and seized drugs and weapons from five Hilltop homes, with notable fentanyl finds. Concerns over gangs and child safety persist.

The Great Gahanna Goblin Fest is set for October 25. It offers a variety of Halloween activities at Academy Park, including trick-or-treating and hayrides.

The Hilliard Police Department has equipped its patrol cars with LifeVac, a device for saving choking victims, and trained officers to improve emergency response times.

Sean Higgins' court date for the vehicular deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau has been postponed to November 12.

Upper Arlington's leaf collection program supports the community's cleanliness and drainage by removing fallen leaves and encouraging residents to mulch or compost them for lawn and garden benefits.

The City of Hilliard opens its 19th roundabout at Cosgray and Scioto Darby roads to improve traffic flow and safety. Full functionality is expected by November, and further features will be added.