A house fire and explosion in Madison County resulted in one death and two injuries. Firefighters faced challenges due to strong winds, and the cause is under investigation. The deceased was a veteran and community member.

Scott Hickman, aged 53, has been sentenced to 20 years to life for the 1995 murders of Kimberly Fulton and her child in Washington County, as announced by the Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.

Former Northern Local Schools treasurer, Elizabeth McCarthy, has been indicted for misusing a district credit card, facing charges of theft in office and telecommunications fraud.

A Zanesville man pled guilty to charges including receiving stolen property and having weapons while under disability, with a five-year sentence proposed.

Columbus police fatally shot 18-year-old TaShawn Davis in the University District, marking the department's third fatal shooting this year. The officer involved, a 14-year veteran, was responding to an armed robbery report when the incident occurred.

Columbus Police arrested two juveniles after a brief chase involving a stolen Kia, ending with one suspect attempting to flee on foot. The juveniles face charges including Receiving Stolen Property and Fleeing.

A Columbus man, Glenn McIntosh, was charged with the murder of a 5-month-old girl, Ameira Reynolds, after she died from severe blunt force head trauma.

Columbus police responded to gunfire on Ruskin Ave., finding two homes hit. Jayion Hurse and a minor were arrested for the shooting. No injuries reported.

A shooting by Columbus police after a reported robbery in the University District left one suspect dead and raised safety concerns among nearby Ohio State students.

Prosecutor Ron Welch is reviewing the investigation into police K9 Cooper's death to ensure accountability and justice within the Muskingum community.

A robbery near Ohio State University led to a fatal police shooting of the armed suspect. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is reviewing the incident.

Philip Daniels, 35, was recently re-arrested on charges including rape and kidnapping. Columbus Police suggest there might be more victims and are urging the public to contact them with any information.

Ohio's AG Dave Yost warns 19 of 20 top porn sites for non-compliance with the state's strict age-verification law, threatening legal action without corrective measures.