Mexican national Abel Velasquez-Avecedo was sentenced to 27 months for illegal firearm possession and drug charges after a shooting incident at a taco restaurant.

Columbus, Ohio, was chosen as a venue for the 2028 Summer Olympics soccer tournaments, and ScottsMiracle-Gro Field is set to host games, as reported by ABC6 and The Columbus Dispatch.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington issues warnings about snow disrupting travel in the Midwest, with variable predictions and a winter weather advisory in effect until 10 PM EST.

Water main breaks due to severe cold in Columbus, Ohio have caused widespread ice issues, particularly in German Village, with some streets covered in thick ice, disrupting residents' daily lives.

A watermain break in Pickerington's Manor House Estates was swiftly repaired overnight, preventing a boil advisory and minimizing service disruptions.

1958 case where Toni Home Permanent was liable for a girl's hair loss after using their "Very Gentle" perm set a precedent in consumer rights.

Ohio State Highway Patrol is launching a Motorcoach Inspection Portal on February 1 to simplify the annual inspection scheduling process for bus operators.

Mexican national indicted for fentanyl distribution and illegal reentry into the U.S. after prior heroin conviction.

Blendon Township Police are checking on vulnerable citizens during a snowstorm and outage, coordinating with the fire department and asking for community help in reaching those at risk.

Ohio's significant snowstorm delays trash and recycling pickup by one day for all zones, requiring residents to adjust their normal schedules and clear snow around bins to assist collection crews.

Hilliard joined regional partners in opposing increased housing density in the Big Darby Accord update, advocating for environmental preservation in the watershed area.

Stacey S. Stiriz becomes Fulton County judge, filling a spot vacant since 1985. She succeeds the longest-serving active judge in Ohio, Michael J. Bumb.

Ohio's Supreme Court ruled that Xenia Community City School District must release its superintendent's newsletter email list to Darbi Boddy, rejecting the district's claim that it wasn't a public record.