Parsec filed a WARN notice that its Columbus terminal will close by May 1, eliminating 115 jobs after the company said it lost a key customer contract.

A Madison County judge sentenced 43‑year‑old Steven Cleveland to a 64‑year minimum after rape convictions, while investigators in San Diego have charged him in two Chula Vista slayings.

A bipartisan pair of Ohio bills would create a state hate‑crime law and expand penalties for politically motivated crimes. Republicans are split over who gets protection and whether motive should change punishment.

A House committee substitute for HB 58 would require state certification of recovery homes, expand inspections and give prosecutors new enforcement tools.

A juvenile was rushed to Nationwide Children's Hospital after an early-morning shooting on Eakin Road. Investigators say there are no suspects and are investigating.

Undercover footage from Accuracy in Media shows UC and Kent State staff saying DEI remains part of coursework, prompting questions about compliance with Ohio’s SB1.

A barn fire near London destroyed two barns and killed an estimated 6,000 pigs, officials said, prompting a large multi‑agency response and an ongoing investigation.

Organizers delivered roughly 30,000 signatures to put a charter amendment on the May ballot that would create a 24/7, health‑led crisis response team in Columbus.

Fraud losses in Ohio are rising as scammers use AI, crypto and imposter tactics to extract millions. Local and federal officials lay out rules and hotlines for victims.

A Columbus mother says a court‑ordered drug test from Averhealth was a false positive and is pressing Franklin County Children Services for details.

Cloudy morning with a slight chance of light snow and a high near 45°F. Friday turns much warmer; watch for possible wintry precipitation late Sunday into Monday.

House Speaker Matt Huffman says he’ll "vigorously" block any repeal push after Gov. Mike DeWine signals he may oppose the death penalty, setting up a Statehouse fight.

Amazon bought a 1.09 million-square-foot West Jefferson warehouse in a roughly $95 million deal, moving a major logistics asset into its Ohio holdings. The property was developed by Pizzuti and delivered in 2022.