The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell was evacuated Saturday after a caller reported a bomb and active‑shooter threat; officials say visitors, staff and animals are safe.

A bomb threat sent Eastern Local School District into evacuation on Friday, K‑9 teams swept the campus and found no explosives as investigators probe.

Whitehall police arrested a man Friday after social‑media posts threatening schools. He faces an inducing‑panic charge and is jailed on $150,000 bond.

A Franklin County defendant smeared feces on a courtroom table on April 27, forcing removal, cleanup and a new trial date in early June while prosecutors weigh new charges.

A wave of fake "Final Notice" texts are hitting Columbus drivers. County officials warn: don’t scan the QR code and report suspicious messages.

A man was cut in the face after confronting a suspected car thief in a downtown Liberty Street garage. Police have released a photo and are asking for tips.

Wilberforce University announced that student Savanna Jones has died and law enforcement is investigating. The school has posted a letter and offered counseling for the campus community.

Marysville Schools says a parent attacked a transportation aide during a student drop-off, the district filed a police report and the aide is on leave.

City attorneys secured a court order Thursday to board up Cartel Palace at 1127 N. High St., citing alleged underage tobacco sales, unpaid fines and links to Short North shootings.

A man was critically wounded in a shooting on the 1500 block of Burstock Road in southeast Columbus. Police say the case is under investigation.

A Columbus police officer was shot in the Linden neighborhood Wednesday evening, prompting a heavy police response and street closures near 14th and Hamilton.

Columbus police say a 31‑year‑old allegedly pulled an axe after filling a cup at a store fountain on E. Dublin Granville Road and was arrested on aggravated‑robbery charges.

Ronald Lidderdale pleaded guilty to 31 federal counts after sending powder‑filled threats to dozens of Ohio officials, sentencing is pending.