A midday blaze at Lake Eden Apartments on Dempster Drive sent smoke over Columbus’ west side; crews worked the fire for about an hour and the cause remains under review.

A pedestrian pushing a cart on Barnett Road was struck and had their legs run over; Columbus police are seeking witnesses.

LaGrange police and the GBI released a sketch after multiple reports of a man peeking into apartment windows along Old Airport Road. Investigators are asking residents to check footage and submit tips.

A Canal Winchester man was sentenced to at least 12 years after an April 2024 Madison Township crash that killed two people and injured others.

A Franklin County grand jury returned a "no bill" in the Grove City barricade shooting from October. Jurors declined to indict the officers involved after reviewing the case.

Family and friends in southeast Columbus held a vigil for Shalimar Green and her 11‑year‑old daughter as police investigate and a man faces murder charges.

A pump malfunction at the Minster pool on June 2 sent a concentrated burst of chlorine into the water; 14 student‑athletes were taken to hospitals and the facility is closed pending inspection.

Columbus sued the owners of M&J Carryout Market, accusing the Hilltop store of illegal gambling, code violations and repeated underage alcohol sales.

State fire officials warn Ohio's fire fatalities are running above normal after a string of deadly home blazes; they urge testing alarms and planning escapes.

A Franklin County judge found a woman not guilty by reason of insanity in the Mount Carmel East stabbing and ordered her committed to a psychiatric unit. The victim was stabilized after the September attack.

The Justice Department has asked a judge to order Tres Genco to stay at least two miles from any Ohio college after he moved near Ohio State; a hearing is set for June 25.

Two Columbus officers fatally shot a man early Wednesday after responding to a domestic violence call near Wilson and East Livingston avenues. Authorities say the suspect fired from the residence; an investigation is underway.

A brief west-side barricade ended when U.S. Marshals say Ronald Fields surrendered and was arrested at 2711 South Warren Avenue.