A fatal fire in Madison County resulted in one man's death, cause is under investigation. Firefighters responded to the incident at a residence on High Free Pike.

Former fiscal officer Annetta Lewis is responsible for $940.71 due to late tax and retirement payments in Coalton, as outlined in an Ohio audit report.

A 15-year-old was arrested in Columbus for a series of robberies after police linked them to an October 18 incident. The arrest followed extensive investigations.

Indictment reveals a college basketball point-shaving scandal involving games and players from multiple institutions, including Ohio University and Kent State, affecting outcomes for gamblers.

Shaquir Cromwell was indicted for the murder of Tyris Sowell in Columbus, arrested two months after the incident in Florida, and was facing charges including aggravated murder.

Antonio Colvin, 21, faces a reckless homicide charge in Columbus, Ohio, for the accidental shooting death of two-year-old Va'Nyiah Mason, amid a surge in similar incidents involving children in the area.

Michael McKee waived his extradition hearing and will return to Columbus to face charges for the murder of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer.

East Knox Local Schools set to reopen with heightened security following a lockdown prompted by an anonymous threat. Increased law enforcement and new safety measures are in place.

A bomb threat at Huntington High School in Ohio led to an evacuation. No explosives were found and students were sent home. Investigations are ongoing.

Flooding at Ohio State University's Taylor Tower has displaced residents for the semester. The university offers rehousing options or refunds, plus financial credits to affected students. Repair duration and damage details are undisclosed.

A Chicago man has been charged in the Dec. 30 slayings of Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife in Columbus; their two children were found safe. Authorities say surveillance and vehicle tracking led to an arrest in Illinois.

Lancaster Lodge Apartments caught fire; authorities reported no injuries and the incident is under investigation.

The Fairfield County Coroner is seeking Keith C. Giffin's next of kin. They have asked the public for assistance via a social media post. No further details on Mr. Giffin's death were provided.