Columbus police are asking for help to find two missing children, Jamila and Kenneth Austin, last seen Saturday evening, possibly abducted by a family member.

Shannon Gaines was sentenced to 12-15 years in prison for her role in a fatal crash, with a lifetime driving ban after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and assault.

Ohio's 24 counties maintain a burn ban due to persistent drought conditions despite recent rainfall, with the state fire marshal and ODNR emphasizing safety and adherence to regulations.

Columbus Police announce the arrest of Marcus J. Person Jr. and three others in connection with an East Side homicide following the earlier death of gunshot victim Rayshawn Rogers.

One person was seriously injured in a Fairfield County shooting. Four suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing with collaboration between the sheriff's office and the county prosecutor.

One person died in a townhouse fire on Columbus' Northeast Side, with the blaze contained in the basement of a single unit. The cause is under investigation.

The MIA Hookah Café in Columbus has been closed due to links to violence, including a triple homicide. The city claimed the site was a public nuisance after multiple police calls.

Columbus man sentenced to 6 years for laundering $9.5M through a grocery store, aiding Mexican drug traffickers. Profits included $1M in forfeitures.

Four suspects have been charged with the murder of Rayshawn Rogers after a shooting in Columbus' South Linden area, with police linking them to the crime through surveillance and a stolen vehicle.

A Columbus woman's TikTok sparked a police investigation after cadaver dogs reacted to a buried rug in her backyard. Police say there are no conclusive findings yet.

A woman is in serious condition after an assault in Columbus, hospitalized with severe head and neck injuries. Police are investigating but have no suspect information yet.

A teen girl died after a late-night shooting in Columbus' Hilltop; initially thought self-inflicted, detectives are investigating. A gun found at the scene is key evidence.

One person was critically injured in a shooting in Columbus's Italian Village during the early evening. Police are investigating, with no suspect information yet available.