The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo was evacuated Sunday after staff reported a threat; officials closed the park for the day while police swept the grounds. Updates are expected Monday, May 4.

A 1962 Cessna went down on Rainbow Drive in Lancaster late Sunday; two people were taken to Columbus-area hospitals and troopers are investigating.

A Columbus mother was arrested after authorities say she set a bedroom on fire while four children were inside, no injuries were reported and the children are now with county services.

A three‑vehicle crash on U.S. 30 east of State Route 598 left one woman dead and several others hospitalized. Authorities say the collision is under investigation.

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.