Recruits from Columbus Division of Fire's class 123 Orange Company completed intense fire drills, preparing for service with rigorous training under veteran supervision, ready for graduation and duty.

Upper Arlington will face disruptions due to Columbia Gas repair work on a high-pressure line along Lane Avenue, affecting the eastbound lane near Scioto Country Club.

Community honors Rachel Prince, a beloved Columbus art teacher, after her tragic death from suspected domestic violence, with a series of vigils and touching tributes by students and family. Her boyfriend is charged with her murder.

Upper Arlington is advancing the Zollinger Road Mobility & Safety Improvement Project to enhance safety and navigation, with community input via open houses and an online survey.

Former director Kaycie Antonik pleaded guilty to stealing $2.3 million from the Eastern Ohio Housing Development Corp, with sentencing set for August 19.

Devon Blair of Columbus was sentenced to 46-51.5 years for strangling his pregnant girlfriend, Brooke Devinney, and their unborn son, Aiden, with additional time for past violence.

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber's office will release new audit reports on July 22 to maintain financial accountability.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding a missing 7-year-old girl, Gabriela Jireth Gimon Palma, last seen with her grandmother.

Micaiah Swindler, accused of fatally stabbing his father, was ruled incompetent for trial and will undergo treatment to potentially restore his competency within a year.

Severe thunderstorms with potential flash flooding are forecasted for the Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington regions through Monday, with drier conditions expected by Tuesday.

Emerald Parkway in Franklin County will be closed for bridge maintenance on July 22 for two days, affecting the area near Post Road. Detours will be in place.

Upper Arlington has deployed two new autonomous mowers in parks, promoting sustainability by reducing noise and emissions, following successful feedback from a pilot program.

Art teacher Rachel Prince was killed in a domestic violence incident, her boyfriend, Jason Palmer, is charged with her murder. The local community is mourning her life, which had a profound impact.