Hilliard police say dozens of cars were broken into overnight across Hilliard and nearby Columbus neighborhoods. Officers are asking residents to check cameras and email footage.

A Putnam County player hit the $150,000 top prize on an Ohio Lottery Aces and 8's scratch-off. After taxes the payout is about $109,875.

One person was injured and a suspect detained after a shooting near Fire Station 18 on Columbus's east side. Police are investigating and seeking tips.

BD Mongolian Grill’s longtime Dublin Sawmill Road restaurant closed Sunday after 27 years. Managers said an inventory shortage forced an early shutdown.

The Ohio Supreme Court suspended former Montgomery County Judge Richard Skelton after finding he arranged a convicted felon’s early release and violated judicial rules. The ruling faults secret contacts and manipulation of case assignment.

Sunny and warm Saturday in Columbus with highs near 88°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Sunday, with heavy rain and gusty winds possible.

Ohio lawmakers approved a bill to add a three-step "success sequence" — graduate, work, marry — to required coursework in grades 6–12, prompting debate over schools teaching family timing.

A SWAT search at a Sunset Avenue home led to two arrests, including an adult woman and a 16-year-old. Investigators say both face aggravated burglary charges and are continuing to investigate.

Unions hailed a $40M boost for first‑responder mental‑health care; state records show the money is in law but agencies must still set rules to pay claims.

A Springfield family and the Springfield NAACP are pressing for a formal investigation after an autistic second‑grader was reportedly bullied at a Columbus school; they want policy changes and supports.

A Columbus e‑bike rider was critically injured in a hit‑and‑run at South High and Mound; police say a white 2016 Chrysler 300 fled the scene. An investigation is ongoing.

Farm groups say a proposed 'deposit and build' plan would let agencies take land and begin work before owners get paid, leaving some farmers unpaid for months.

Microsoft told Ohio lawmakers it will end NDAs and stop asking for property‑tax abatements on future data centers. The pledge won’t erase past deals and critics say policy changes still need law.