A Lancaster man was sentenced to life after pleading guilty in the 2025 killing of his 81‑year‑old neighbor. Authorities say the victim was found buried behind his home.

Police say one person was critically injured in an early-morning shooting on Columbus’ east side. Detectives are investigating and asking anyone with video or tips to come forward.

A federal judge handed Terrance P. Cummings 34 years after prosecutors said he groomed high school girls with drugs, money and gifts in exchange for sex and images.

A Tri-State family says Joshua Allen was placed on life support after an alleged beating inside Lebanon Correctional Institution; the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.

An early-morning shooting on Columbus's east side left a man in critical condition; he was taken to Grant Medical Center. Police have not identified suspects.

A community tip helped Franklin County deputies arrest a registered sex offender living near an elementary school; he faces a charge for failing to notify authorities of a change of address.

Whitehall police doubled patrols Wednesday for a warrant "blitz day" that officials say produced more than 15 arrests across the city.

Officers responded Wednesday to a reported barricade at the Red Roof Inn in Grove City; dispatchers confirmed a police presence but few details were released. Local outlets say the situation is developing.

DNA testing linked a Columbus man to an alleged June 30, 2024 rape and kidnapping; bond set at $1M and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 20, 2026.

A 1.9-mill levy will fund a Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputy assigned full time to Jefferson Township, with coverage set to begin Jan. 1, 2027.

A Columbus woman says a 2024 crash involving a police cruiser left her debilitated and has sued the officer and the city. The complaint raises questions about Ohio’s immunity defenses.

Ten juveniles were indicted after police say detectives recovered dozens of guns, conversion devices and stolen vehicles in a months‑long Columbus probe.

A 39-year-old man was found dead on Columbus' northeast side Tuesday night. Homicide detectives have opened an investigation and are asking the public for tips.