Ohio State University awarded the Distinguished University Professor title to five scholars, recognizing their academic excellence with a $30,000 grant for further research.

Columbus police charged Dioblis Williams with the 2020 murder of 2-year-old Jamir Jones, a case originally reported as a drowning but later found to involve blunt force trauma.

Ohio's weather shows a pattern of rising temperatures toward the weekend, followed by a dip below average as the new week begins, with mainly dry conditions and a cold front expected.

Fire crews responded to a house fire on Umiak Drive in Columbus, successfully evacuating occupants and rescuing six dogs, with no injuries reported. The cause remains under investigation.

Ohio's Mohican State Park opens a new visitor center, with Governor Mike DeWine and ODNR Director Mary Mertz leading the opening ceremony. The center aims to enhance guest experiences with educational and accessible features.

Zanesville court sentenced Cody Friend to 44 years for raping minors, stressing the lifelong damage to victims, without eligibility for sentence reduction.

The National Weather Service predicts a mix of weather for Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington, with showers, thunderstorms, and varying temperatures over the next few days.

Retired Columbus Firefighter Steve Seigwardt was honored at a ceremony where he received a Thin Red Line flag and had "Seigwardt St." named after him at the training academy.

Sherrod Brown, Ohio Democrat, announced he is running again for a U.S. Senate seat, with a focus on supporting Ohio workers and challenging a tax system he finds unfair.

The Columbus Department of Public Service uses social media to remind drivers of road safety rules for school buses, emphasizing the "#STOPmeansSTOP" message from the Vision Zero Columbus initiative.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office reminds residents that school is back in session and emphasizes increased patrols in school zones to ensure student safety.

The NWS is forecasting warm, humid weather with showers and storms for Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio, with possible strong storms and high heat index values.

Students at Fort Hayes Career Center are collaborating with Habitat for Humanity MidOhio and Columbus to build a house for a local family, integrating their construction trades curriculum with practical experience and community service.