A pedestrian was struck and killed on East Broad Street late Sunday after a driver fled the scene. Police are asking witnesses with footage to call the Accident Investigation Unit.

Ohio State is leasing nearby apartments to keep students housed while North Towers are renovated and Jones Tower is removed.

A 66-year-old former Johnstown-Monroe bus driver was arrested after sheriff's investigators say he shared explicit videos with two students. Authorities say the probe began after the district referred the case to law enforcement.

One person was injured and a suspect detained after a shooting near Fire Station 18 on Columbus's east side. Police are investigating and seeking tips.

A juvenile was arrested after a South Linden shooting that wounded a female teen. Police say the suspect faces felonious-assault and weapons charges plus an aggravated-robbery warrant.

Scramblers has opened its first Illinois restaurant in Bloomington inside The Chateau Hotel, bringing made-to-order breakfast, mimosas and a free private dining room.

Columbus police responded Saturday night to reports of gunfire in the Short North; no injuries were reported as detectives canvassed East 4th and North High. Neighborhood groups point to stepped‑up late‑night patrols.

A Marion man was killed early Sunday after his motorcycle went off the road on Presidential Drive, troopers say.

BD Mongolian Grill’s longtime Dublin Sawmill Road restaurant closed Sunday after 27 years. Managers said an inventory shortage forced an early shutdown.

Cool, sunny Monday in Columbus. Significant storms and heavy rain possible Wednesday night.

A motorcycle passenger was killed Friday at the US‑33/SR‑65 intersection in Clay Township; two others were hospitalized.

Washington County reports 36 Lyme cases through May as CDC data point to a strong tick season. Health departments urge permethrin-treated clothing and daily tick checks.

The Ohio Supreme Court suspended former Montgomery County Judge Richard Skelton after finding he arranged a convicted felon’s early release and violated judicial rules. The ruling faults secret contacts and manipulation of case assignment.