Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has allocated $7.5 million in safety grants to 28 colleges for campus security enhancements such as improved locks, surveillance systems, and lighting.

Ticket prices for the CFP National Championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame have reached an all-time high, with average prices exceeding $4,000.

Several Central Ohio schools are impacted by a PowerSchool data breach, prompting a swift response and a call for vigilance in protecting personal information.

The Columbus City Council is conducting interviews for the District 7 seat, with sessions scheduled but no decisions to be made during them. An appointment is expected in the coming weeks.

Upper Arlington invites bids for community surveys, garage door maintenance, and architectural services. The city's website lists specific projects and deadlines, emphasizing non-discrimination in hiring practices.

The Ohio Department of Commerce offers advice on handling post-holiday debt as consumer spending hits record levels. It promotes strategies for managing and mitigating debt.

Shots fired in southeast Columbus sparked a police chase and an arrest, with no injuries reported. The situation unfolded near East Livingston Avenue, involving an exchange of gunfire with officers.

The Bogey Inn in Dublin is set to become an entertainment campus with a 27-hole putting course under rising Brands. It will retain its name but with a new concept.

Ohio's muzzleloader hunters harvested 13,476 white-tailed deer from January 4 to 7, slightly up from the previous year. Coshocton County led the way with 544 deer checked.

Columbus Police are seeking public help in a felony theft case involving a suspect who stole two Apple watches on December 17. Detective McCotter is leading the investigation, and Crime Stoppers is offering an anonymous tip line.

Upper Arlington has updated its community development fees affecting home remodeling and construction, with some costs rising and others lowered for transparency and cost recovery.

Michelle Teska was sworn in as Ohio's 55th House District representative. She pledged to promote fiscal and small business interests. In her legislative role, she brings experience from senior care and sales.

Rep. Schmidt was sworn in remotely due to a snowstorm, with a notary public present, following Ohio law, highlighting the continuity of governance despite adverse weather.