OSHP is increasing road safety efforts around Thanksgiving. It focuses on seatbelt use and impaired driving prevention, citing past holiday tragedies and stressing sober driving.

Hilliard introduces a new lightweight pedestrian safety barricade system, debuting at the Tree Lighting event. The system is capable of stopping a truck and designed for easy deployment.

Howie Mandel will perform stand-up at the McCoy Center for the Arts on February 22, highlighting his diverse career, including his role on "America's Got Talent."

A weather forecast for the Columbus and Cincinnati areas predicts varied conditions, including dry spells, rain, and potential light snow, which could affect travelers and aviators.

Columbus City Schools received accolades for their counseling programs at the All Ohio Counselors Conference, with four district schools recognized for excellence in student support.

The Salem Garden Collaborative at Salem Elementary received the “Community Collaboration Project of the Year” award from Franklin Park Conservatory for their educational gardening program.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine endorses initiatives to improve mental health services and reduce the burden on the state's near-capacity psychiatric hospitals.

The Columbus Division of Police released information on a police-involved shooting, with Officers Carter and Liford, veterans of the force, now on administrative leave. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is currently investigating the case.

The Upper Arlington Police are hosting the "Cram a Cruiser" food drive to benefit the Heart to Heart Food Pantry, with a public call to donate essentials on Saturday at Fire Station 72.

Columbus Police are seeking public help to identify a suspect in a $680 retail theft case on Hilliard Rome Rd. The female suspect, who has arm tattoos, fled in a red Toyota RAV4.

Maurice Williams, 21, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old at a Marion Hobby Lobby. He must also register as a sex offender.

According to the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Ryan C. Needels is beginning a 7.5-year prison term after being convicted of stealing over $500,000 from clients.

Adam Coy's attorneys seek a new trial, alleging withheld evidence in the shooting death of Andre Hill. They claim an expert's opinion favoring Coy was not disclosed.