A two-vehicle crash at South Memorial Drive and Sugar Grove Road in Lancaster left a woman dead Friday night. Lancaster Police and the county coroner are investigating.

A 65-year-old man died Friday in a two-vehicle crash at SR 309 and SR 37 west of Marion, troopers say the cause is under investigation.

A Marysville man pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and a related assault charge in the 2025 Meadowlark Lane killing of his father; sentencing is set for May 8.

A recycling‑yard blaze at Santoro Metals in Springfield on March 19 sent heavy smoke across the city, and health officials urged residents downwind to stay indoors while agencies investigate.

An inspector general probe is underway after a viral video showed Columbus police take a woman to the ground in Linden. The DIG will review body‑cam and dash footage.

Columbus police released a photo of a suspect accused of an armed robbery in southwest Columbus. Detectives say anyone with tips should contact the Robbery Unit.

A judge has ruled the man accused in the Crestline double homicide not competent to stand trial, pausing the 11-count case while he receives psychiatric treatment.

A Franklin County autopsy finds multiple skull fractures and brain injuries in 9‑month‑old Michael Tustin, his mother has been indicted on murder charges. The coroner ruled the death a homicide.

A former Delaware substitute was arrested after an adult alleged a sexual relationship when he was a student roughly a decade ago.

A federal judge ordered former Ohio State president E. Gordon Gee to sit for a deposition in the Strauss lawsuits, moving discovery forward.

Herbert's Market agreed to a civil settlement with Columbus and Franklin County that places the Sullivant Avenue store under an injunction and forces security and sourcing changes.

A 16-year-old reported missing from Columbus was found safe in Fort Lauderdale and a suspect was arrested, authorities say.

Granville E. Gibson pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 25 years to life in a Pleasantville homicide. Authorities say investigators collected evidence and the case is considered resolved.