The Fairfield County Health Department is conducting a tobacco use survey for residents to influence local tobacco control strategies, offering a gift card raffle as a participation incentive.

ODOT will close the I-71 rest areas in Medina County on March 2 and convert them into truck-only lots, expanding the sites as part of a statewide push to add more truck parking. The local project will add dozens of marked truck stalls and new facilities.

The Bob Crane Community Center in Upper Arlington is implementing stricter parking enforcement near Kingsdale Shopping Center starting February 23 to prevent misuse of retailer parking spots.

Beth Hammack, Cleveland Fed President, offered career guidance and economic insights during her visit to Ohio State University, emphasizing the Fed's role and community development.

House Bill 533 would add golf carts and other under-speed vehicles to Ohio's vehicular homicide statutes, a change prosecutors say would close a prosecution gap. The measure is pending in the House Public Safety Committee.

A Franklin County judge ruled that marijuana odor plus the driver’s conduct gave police cause to search a car — a stop prosecutors say uncovered suspected explosive devices.

Ohio state parks host maple syrup festivals with family-friendly events, educating attendees on syrup-making and offering pancake meals and hayrides. Visitors can enjoy activities and local syrup at various parks in March.

A deputy's close call on I-77 highlights roadside work dangers. A driver was arrested for OVI and violating Ohio's move-over law after narrowly missing the officer.

A new Ohio bill would make it a misdemeanor to ignore school crossing guards and double fines in active school zones after several guards were struck. Lawmakers say it will give prosecutors clearer tools.

Newark traffic was disrupted due to malfunctioning lights at a major intersection, prompting police involvement and social media updates until the issue was resolved.

Ohio attorneys say a surge in ICE detentions has filled federal dockets with habeas petitions and forced families into costly legal fights. Judges and lawyers warn the system is strained.

A wrong-way crash on I-71 in Columbus resulted in multiple collisions, the death of Sean Price, and the fleeing of the at-fault driver, Joe Howard, who was later found and hospitalized.

Columbus firefighters were honored at the 36th Annual Awards Banquet, with awards for bravery, service, and excellence in various aspects of firefighting and public safety.