Firefly Winery opens in Downtown Hilliard, offering a variety of wines and light fare for connoisseurs. The grand opening festivities are from Oct. 17-20.

A crash in Madison Township on Saturday night left one driver critically injured and both vehicles in flames after a collision at U.S. Route 33 and Bixby Road.

SWAT arrested Dewarin M. Powell in connection to the homicide of Remarcus Smith-Heagler. Authorities seek Shavez E. Hargrave, urging public tips about the August 21 incident.

Columbus Police found an unidentified deceased male on Holt Rd; he was declared dead on October 9. Details are scarce; detectives seek information for the ongoing homicide investigation.

Terrance P. Cummings from Columbus has been arrested for sexually exploiting high school students, facing potential life imprisonment on federal child exploitation and coercion charges.

ODOT seeks public feedback on S.R. 140 drainage improvements in Lawrence County, with plans for a culvert replacement and road profile revisions, not affecting homes or businesses.

The Columbus Division of Police reports a burglary at a store on Tuttle Crossing Blvd. A suspect stole cell phones and fled in an SUV. Public assistance is sought.

One man died, and two were injured in a hit-and-run incident on I-270 in Columbus; police are searching for a beige Chevrolet Malibu linked to the crash.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office criticized Columbus City Schools for not providing required transportation to students, mentioning ongoing litigation and a commitment to resolve the issue.

Big Lots announces the closure of 46 stores, including a Columbus location, amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell its operations to Nexus Capital Management.

Alexander Oglesby faces charges after using his car to assault three people during a dispute on Noe-Bixby Road. One victim shot Oglesby in self-defense. Police seek information to aid their investigation.

The Hamilton County Agricultural Society has been declared "unauditable" due to disorganized finances. It has 90 days to comply or face potential legal action.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected in Columbus, Cincinnati, and eastern areas this afternoon. They will be followed by dry conditions and normal temperatures for the week, with a slight risk of severe storms in some counties.