The Gahanna Division of Police engaged with the local community at events, emphasizing trust and relationships in their service, as shared in a Facebook post.

The Columbus Fire 123rd Fire Recruit Class raised their class banner at the Fire Training Academy. Individual firefighters were honored for their achievements during their commencement ceremony.

A shooting in East Columbus hospitalized three people, the circumstances and suspects remain unknown. Authorities are investigating the incident near East Main Street.

Officer Peter Vanderbilt retires from the Columbus Division of Police after over 30 years, known for his leadership and role in training new officers and in DEA Task Force operations.

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency has hired four new staff members with diverse backgrounds in areas like tourism, banking, urban redevelopment, and automobile manufacturing to bolster its housing assistance and development efforts.

Ohio's Attorney General Dave Yost leads the sixth annual Human Trafficking Summit in Columbus, focusing on training, survivor resilience, and new tactics to combat trafficking.

A cold front brings showers and the chance of thunderstorms across Ohio, with a temperature gradient expected. Cooler, drier air will settle in, leading to pleasant conditions towards the weekend.

Upper Arlington's blood drive on August 1 at St. Mark’s Church offers free Cedar Point tickets to donors, aiming to boost donations and community engagement.

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith was named to the Maxwell Award watch list, highlighting his standout freshman performance and setting high expectations for his sophomore season.

A Lima woman took a car dealership's trade name after a repossession dispute, and the court ruled that the case must stay in the trial court despite the dealership's push for arbitration.

Ohio's Governor DeWine and ODOT unveiled a plan to add over 1,400 truck parking spaces across 19 counties to address shortage and improve driver safety.

A study suggests that living near the ocean may be associated with longer life, in contrast to residing near inland bodies of water, where factors like pollution could impact life expectancy.

Upper Arlington invites residents to join its Citizen Police Academy to understand police operations, including patrol and firearms training. Applications are due by August 1.