Union County deputies named Brandis Marquis Ball "most wanted" and say he's charged with aggravated possession of drugs. Investigators ask anyone with information to contact the sheriff's office.

A Licking County woman faces a felony tampering charge after a 2-year-old was hospitalized and put on a ventilator following an apparent THC ingestion. Court papers say the child drank liquid from a bong.

A police-involved shooting on Schrock Road Tuesday night drew a heavy Columbus police response and blocked traffic in the 1900 block. Authorities have released few details.

A federal judge revoked the U.S. citizenship of two researchers accused of stealing exosome trade secrets and selling them to China. The order follows criminal convictions and a multi‑agency probe.

A new industry analysis ranks Columbus fifth nationally and first in Ohio for live‑work‑play developments completed over the past decade, highlighting downtown mixed‑use growth.

The Columbus Zoo asked Ohio for $2.5M toward an $11.7M aquatic conservation and acclimation center planned next to the Lakeside Pavilion, with a possible 2029 opening.

Broadway Standard opened Monday in Grove City’s Town Center, serving Southern-style breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the former Pontone’s Music spot.

Dupon USA will invest $33M to open a 175,000-sq-ft wafer and cookie plant in Columbus, adding 60 jobs and expanding its ice-cream ingredient operations.

Cloudy, mild Monday with highs near 71°F. Gusty conditions arrive Tuesday and multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely midweek.

A 53-year-old woman, identified as Florence Vitka, died after being struck while crossing East Dublin-Granville Road Friday night. Columbus police are investigating and asking witnesses to call Crime Stoppers.

Ohio State put the Pi Kappa Phi chapter on interim suspension after an event hospitalized a student. The school notified police and opened a review.

A Ross County jury convicted former Hocking County Chief Deputy Caleb Moritz on multiple corruption felonies. Sentencing is scheduled for May 1.

The Fruit Stand, a Northeast Ohio fruit-bowl chain, will open at 1130 N High St in Short North with a tentative soft opening in mid‑April. Expect build‑your‑own bowls and sweet drizzles on High Street.