A Columbus mother pleaded guilty to murdering her 8-year-old son and was sentenced to life with parole possible after 15 years. Her girlfriend also pleaded guilty, receiving a similar sentence.

Columbus Police seek public help to find a suspect in a June felony theft of a trailer, as seen in surveillance video, and encourage tips through multiple channels.

A Columbus man was convicted of multiple murder counts for a 2022 bar shooting resulting in two deaths and two injuries. He faces life in prison and has another trial scheduled for unrelated charges.

Ohio State University announced a tuition hike of $397 for in-state freshmen for the 2025-2026 year, but its Tuition Guarantee program locks in tuition, housing, and dining costs for four years, averaging below a 1% annual increase.

Ohio authorities have made significant arrests and convictions for child sexual exploitation, with multiple individuals jailed for crimes including CSAM possession and solicitation of minors.

A months-long operation against child sexual exploitation in Pike County resulted in multiple arrests and sentences, with Sean Spellman receiving up to 20 years for CSAM. Similar actions by the ASP ICAC Task Force led to additional arrests.

An Ohio appeals court ruled that a state directive preventing local tobacco regulations is unconstitutional, supporting municipal autonomy on public health measures.

Ohio LGBTQ rights advocates must split their proposed amendment into two separate issues for voter consideration, creating a major hurdle for their campaign.

Hilliard's Amazing Abilities Open House invites the special needs and autism communities to interact with first responders in a sensory-friendly event on July 26.

The Upper Arlington City Council has amended its Property Maintenance Code to enforce stricter penalties for repeat violators, including increased fines and shifting appeals to the Board of Zoning & Planning.

Final three co-defendants in Muskingum County Jail escape were sentenced, with roles varying from aiding the escape to providing refuge and acquiring drugs.

One person died and two were injured in a wrong-way crash on State Route 161 in Columbus. Isaiah Allen was killed when his motorcycle hit a Honda Accord.

Dennis Stopar of Ohio was sentenced to 60 years for child exploitation and possessing child pornography involving multiple minors. He had previously been convicted of rape.