A Toledo woman was charged with seven counts of child endangerment after police say she left seven children — from teens to an infant — alone in a parked car. Authorities say some children were not in car seats and the driver had a suspended license.

A rooftop blaze tore through the Fuyao Glass America plant in Moraine Sunday night, and crews battled high winds and lightning and officials reported no injuries. Investigators are probing the cause.

DesignGroup said Monday it will open an Indianapolis studio and relocate its Columbus headquarters to The Peninsula at 330 Rush Alley. The expansion pairs new hires in Indy with a downtown Columbus footprint.

A Columbus man pleaded guilty to amended reckless-homicide and drug-possession counts in the Jan. 7, 2025, death of his girlfriend. Sentencing is set for April 9.

Severe storms Sunday night knocked out power for thousands across central Ohio. AEP’s outage map and live trackers show heavy outages in Franklin and surrounding counties.

Cloudy, windy Monday with highs near 46°F and gusts to about 24 mph. Temperatures jump midweek with thunderstorms likely Thursday night.

Massillon beat Lima 75-63 to reach the Division II title game — the Tigers' first state final since 1937.

A Columbus man pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2024 North Linden shooting and accepted a 7–10 year term that runs with other weapons and drug convictions.

HB 486, the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, is before the Ohio Senate after a 62–27 House vote. Supporters call it a clarification, critics warn of constitutional risk.

A Cincinnati forum turned into a showdown over Ohio’s data‑center boom, with neighbors worried about water and power while lawmakers weigh new rules.

A former Horizon Science Academy teacher pleaded guilty to amended sex‑crime charges involving a 15‑year‑old, court documents say. Investigators found thousands of messages between them.

Two people were shot outside a North Linden bar early Sunday, one was upgraded from critical and police have not announced arrests. Witnesses are being sought.

Cardinal Health has recalled hundreds of lots of Webcol alcohol prep pads after a sterilization audit found bacterial contamination. Hospitals and clinics are being urged to quarantine and return affected stock immediately.