Troy Locke was sentenced to 112 years for multiple drug-related felonies in Franklin County, involving trafficking large quantities of drugs and running an extensive network.

Ohio's weekend weather forecast promises mild autumn temperatures, mainly dry conditions, and mostly sunny skies, with a slight increase in cloudiness overnight into Saturday but no significant precipitation expected.

Ohio's ODNR announces Hocking Hills region fall events with foliage tours and educational activities on October 25-26, including wagon rides and hikes.

Officer Rick Hannah from Columbus Police is teaching self-defense and active shooter response, gaining community praise for his clear and engaging instruction style.

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber's office will release a financial report on October 9, as part of ongoing transparency and accountability efforts for public entities' spending.

The Ohio House passed a resolution honoring Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, celebrating his election's historical significance for Ohio's Catholics and the wider church.

Ohio State University researchers have developed ECODATA, a user-friendly, open-source software that turns wildlife tracking data into animations, aiding conservation and wildlife management efforts.

A cold front in the Ohio Valley brings showers, thunderstorms, and a temperature drop, with the NWS forecasting 1-2 inches of rain and potential localized flooding. Cooler weather follows midweek with a warming trend by the weekend.

The Hilliard Division of Police has initiated the Blue Envelope Program to assist drivers with disabilities during traffic stops by providing information to officers.

The Wexner Center for the Arts will host a unique, immersive opera adaptation of Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea" with cinematic video design and a contemporary score.

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health Director LeeAnne Cornyn will resign on October 8, as announced by Governor DeWine. Tia Marcel Moretti will serve as interim director.

Dublin's Metro Center Revitalization Plan received the Specialized Plan Award from the Ohio APA for transforming an old office park into a mixed-use area.

Ohio House Democrats criticize Gov. DeWine's Property Tax Reform Working Group for insufficient proposals, emphasizing the need for real relief amid rising property taxes.