A 19-year-old man was charged with the murder of his father following a physical altercation in their Columbus home, marking the city's fifth homicide in 2025.

Ohio AG Yost introduced multiple ways, including a hotline and an app, for reporting human trafficking, with an emphasis on public participation in detecting and combating the crime.

Upper Arlington celebrates Black History Month with art, storytelling, and music events at Tremont Library. The event will feature Nigerian-born artist Said Oladejo-Lawal and performances by Lyn Ford and Urban Strings Columbus.

Columbus and Cincinnati experienced rain and fog due to a low-pressure system, with heavier rainfall in northern Kentucky. A dense fog advisory lasted until 10 AM, with clearing skies and temperature drops expected by Saturday.

The Ohio Department of Health found a significant presence of West Nile Virus in 41 counties, with 1,197 positive mosquito pools out of 13,501 samples tested in 2024. Franklin County had the highest number of positive tests.

Dublin City Schools canceled plans to buy a Cardinal Health building, choosing instead to expand Scioto High School to accommodate the growing student population.

Ohio lawmakers Mathews and Schmidt introduced a bill to ban state funding for the death penalty, assisted suicide, and abortion, tying these issues with a value-driven approach.

A Bexley gas station employee was critically injured in a stabbing, with one arrest and two detentions following the incident. The motive is unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.

A fatal crash involving a 2015 Infinity Q50 on S. High St. resulted in one ejected fatality and two fleeing the scene, with police urging public assistance in the investigation.

Ohio Valley's weekend forecast includes transitioning weather with mild temperatures and light winds, followed by a midweek cold front.

Ohio Semitronics in Hilliard manufactures electrical measurement devices, ensuring safety and reliability of electronics, with a quick prototype turnaround. They serve various industries including the U.S military.

State Rep. Sharon Ray reintroduces legislation to block a proposed I-71 interchange at Boston Road, reflecting local concerns in Brunswick and Medina County, Ohio.

State Rep. Scott Oelslager announced several new Ohio laws, from establishing "Rutherford B. Hayes Day" to improving legal and bureaucratic processes.