Crime & Emergencies in ...
Wittenberg University canceled Sunday events due to an email threatening a shooting targeting its Haitian community, prompting safety alerts and investigations by local police and the FBI.
The Columbus Police reported that Michael Simmons was fatally shot on Noe Bixby Road, with suspects Isiah Wharton Howard and Dwayne Johnson now in custody.
Following safety threats, school evacuations and closures occurred in Springfield, Ohio, with local authorities and the FBI investigating the situation.
Springfield City Hall was evacuated due to a bomb threat amidst tensions over immigration issues, leading to a police investigation and community alerts.
A vandal caused damage to the 1300 Block of Fields Ave, shattering windows of local businesses. Columbus Police seek the public's help in the investigation.
A motorcyclist, Rodrigo Hernandez, died in a collision with a van in northeast Columbus. Police are investigating the crash that occurred at Route 161 and Old Dublin Granville Road.
Politics & Govt in ...
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is investigating legal challenges to the federal government's migrant policy, citing issues in communities like Springfield caused by the population surge.
Ohio Legislative Democrats filed an amicus brief against the Ohio Ballot Board, alleging misleading Issue 1 ballot language and seeking legal action for accuracy.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Bruno Vasquez Munguia after a fatal shooting in Delaware County, with authorities considering him armed and dangerous.
Weather & Environment in ...
The National Weather Service reports cooler weather and potential record lows in Ohio due to Canadian high pressure, with Cincinnati and Columbus seeing highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s.
Ohio State Representatives and a Hamilton County Commissioner have called for legislative action to address high property taxes, emphasizing bipartisan support and the need for relief.
USDA designates 22 Ohio counties as disaster areas due to severe drought, enabling emergency loans for farmers.
Ohio officials are appealing a court decision halting enforcement of a law that bans foreign campaign funding, specifically affecting statewide ballot campaigns.