Ohio's deer season ended with hunters harvesting 232,142 deer, the seventh-highest record, despite a dip from the previous year and the impact of an EHD outbreak in certain counties.

The Ohio State Fair adds new performers including Styx, Blippi, and Nelly, offering a mix of classic rock, children's entertainment, and rap, with tickets granting fair admission.

Jadyn Thigpen, reported missing on February 1, has been safely located and returned home, as confirmed by Gahanna Police.

A study from The Ohio State University shows Ohio's risk of Lyme disease now equals that of Connecticut, with infected ticks in the state rising sharply to a 47.6% infection rate.

Michael McKee is charged with the murder of his ex-wife and her husband in Weinland Park, with both victims shot multiple times according to autopsy reports.

Body-cam footage from Pickaway County Sheriff's Office shows a standoff and fatal shooting of Chase Dalton by officers after a reported sexual assault.

Columbus, Ohio, was chosen as a venue for the 2028 Summer Olympics soccer tournaments, and ScottsMiracle-Gro Field is set to host games, as reported by ABC6 and The Columbus Dispatch.

The Columbus Division of Fire completed specialized grain bin rescue training, using a simulator to prepare for rare emergency scenarios in urban settings like breweries.

Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program awards over $143,000 to upgrade local buses with safety equipment in multiple counties, as detailed by State Representative Roy Klopfenstein.

Ohio's Richland County school buses to get safety upgrades with over $126,000 in grant funds from the state's $10 million School Bus Safety Grant Program.

Ohio homeowners can opt out of long-term MV Realty contracts by April 29, as announced by the state's AG office, potentially avoiding significant penalties.

Academics convened at Ohio State University to discuss the historic Northwest Ordinance, highlighting its significance alongside the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington issues warnings about snow disrupting travel in the Midwest, with variable predictions and a winter weather advisory in effect until 10 PM EST.