The Lancaster Police Department is urging people to avoid impaired driving during Super Bowl celebrations, sharing reminders of past arrests and promoting the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.

Ohio lawmakers Schmidt and Lett introduced a bipartisan bill to combat drink spiking, providing test strips to participating bars for detecting harmful substances in beverages.

Ohio Representatives Stephens and Deeter propose the Healthier Rural Hospitals Act, aiming to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates for struggling rural hospitals and improve healthcare in underserved areas.

Ohio State University settled with eight more Richard Strauss abuse survivors, paying a total of $800,000, with overall compensation now exceeding $60 million for over 304 survivors.

A Hardin County man convicted of loan fraud faces significant repayment after state auditors exposed his use of fake documents to secure a $200,000 loan.

Ohio legislators propose Senate Bill 348, which seeks to require bars and restaurants to offer date rape drug testing kits to customers, as a measure to address the prevalent issue of drink spiking.

The Ohio State Fair adds new performers including Styx, Blippi, and Nelly, offering a mix of classic rock, children's entertainment, and rap, with tickets granting fair admission.

Michael McKee is charged with the murder of his ex-wife and her husband in Weinland Park, with both victims shot multiple times according to autopsy reports.

The Columbus Division of Fire completed specialized grain bin rescue training, using a simulator to prepare for rare emergency scenarios in urban settings like breweries.

Ohio's Richland County school buses to get safety upgrades with over $126,000 in grant funds from the state's $10 million School Bus Safety Grant Program.

A man is arrested for charges linked to missing Indiana teen Hailey Buzbee's case; she is presumed deceased, but her body has not been found. Investigations continue with multiple law enforcement agencies involved.

Columbus Police seek community help after a fatal shooting on January 27. They request local footage from the incident time and offer multiple ways to share information, emphasizing the public's key role in the investigation.

Upper Arlington, Ohio, police were shown in a social media post helping a resident by shoveling snow, showcasing community service beyond their patrol duties.