Thirteen people were charged Friday after a November shooting in Whitehall that sent two 16-year-olds to the hospital.

Amy Acton accepted a major union endorsement in Columbus and demanded immediate property tax relief while criticizing last year’s income-tax cuts.

Columbus’s last York Steak House drew a vendor‑license notice over unpaid sales taxes, owner Tim Burkhammer says he’ll do everything to keep the diner open.

The Edells say Hastings Middle School notified them of an incident the afternoon their 14-year-old died, they’ve hired counsel and want clearer rules for parent notification.

Franklin County will mail tentative 2026 property values in June as auditors run a data-driven triennial review. Homeowners should verify records and prepare to request reviews if needed.

Ohio's new Escaped Convict Alert Program sets up AMBER-style warnings when convicted felons flee custody. Portage County's sheriff attended the ceremonial signing and touted faster public notifications.

Clear morning and a high near 51°F, light rain possible late Saturday night into Sunday. Midweek brings a big warm-up and gusty winds.

Nine Medicaid providers and one client in Ohio face fraud charges for allegedly misappropriating $478,000 in Medicaid funds through deceptive billing practices.

Ohio State University held the Buckeye Day of Dialogue, an event promoting civil discourse among community members, with discussions on free speech and protest policies on campus.

An Ohio State study finds bottled water contains roughly three times as many nanoplastic particles as treated tap water. Researchers say switching to tap or filtered water reduces exposure.

The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department announces summer camps for kids, with registration starting in February for residents and the general public.

Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel announced recipients of the 2026 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils in Ohio, recognizing their efforts in aligning education with workforce needs.

Governor DeWine of Ohio announced a $20M initiative to create six child wellness campuses aimed at keeping children with complex needs close to their communities for care.