The City of Dublin, Ohio, invites kids to create "birthday party bags" for less fortunate residents during Hunger Action Month, with registration required for the September 27 event.

Ohio's major cities, including Columbus and Cincinnati, are forecasted by the National Weather Service to face a week of persistent rain with chances of thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Ohio State University honored Frank Stanton and Lee Shackelford with awards for their philanthropic contributions to the institution. Stanton was awarded posthumously, while Shackelford was recognized for her support in mental health initiatives.

Columbus State Community College has begun construction on OhioHealth Hall to increase healthcare workforce graduates, funded by a $66.5 million investment and supported by a $25 million endowment from OhioHealth.

Residents in Ohio anticipate a weather change with forecasts predicting showers and thunderstorms starting Sunday after a brief dry period, with increased cloudiness expected.

A Zanesville man, Phillip R. Norman, pled guilty to first-degree rape and could face up to 16 ½ years in prison for sexually assaulting an acquaintance in her home in 2024.

A 14-year-old student was injured in a shooting near Lindbergh Elementary School in Columbus. A lockdown was imposed on three schools, but it has been lifted. The suspect is at large.

The National Weather Service projects continued dry weather with high temperatures in the 80s and possible 90s in Columbus and surrounding Ohio areas, with a chance of rain early next week.

Columbus City Schools maintains a 2-Star rating despite strides in College and Career Readiness. Graduation rates and literacy need improvement, but CTE participation is up.

Ron Robinson was found guilty of the January 2023 West Columbus shooting that killed one man and injured a woman, his sentencing is set for September 29.

Gahanna is hosting the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall at Veterans Memorial Park from October 2-6, with opportunities for community volunteer involvement.

Angus Fletcher's new book "Primal Intelligence" argues that essential human cognitive skills, such as imagination and commonsense, are out of reach for AI, emphasizing the limits of AI in decision-making and innovation.

The National Weather Service predicts dry and warm conditions with highs in the 80s, cooling slightly at night, through Friday. Brief river valley fog may affect flights minimally.