A Chicago man has been charged in the Dec. 30 slayings of Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife in Columbus; their two children were found safe. Authorities say surveillance and vehicle tracking led to an arrest in Illinois.

Lancaster Lodge Apartments caught fire; authorities reported no injuries and the incident is under investigation.

Dublin, Ohio humorously self-awarded itself with made-up accolades on Facebook, engaging residents in sharing their pride for the city’s positive attributes and sense of community.

A two-vehicle collision temporarily closed a road in Franklin Township but was quickly reopened by the Division of Fire; details of the crash are still pending.

The Fairfield County Coroner is seeking Keith C. Giffin's next of kin. They have asked the public for assistance via a social media post. No further details on Mr. Giffin's death were provided.

Snowfall in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio, led to cautious driving conditions, with the National Weather Service predicting diminishing snow intensity but cautioning about gusty winds. Weather variability is expected to persist throughout the week.

An 82-year-old man, James Simpson Sr., was found dead in Columbus, and Portia Martin, 55, admitted involvement in his death. The investigation is ongoing.

Holiday celebrations increase emergency calls, as noted by the Washington Township Fire Department's Facebook post, which highlighted December's high EMS volume and thanked the community.

Fire Department K9 Dori is competing in the "Fur Responder" Photo Contest, which is highlighted on social media by her department in Dublin, Ohio. The public can vote daily to support Dori.

Reynoldsburg hosts a Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast, celebrating his legacy and awarding scholarships to three students, with local sponsors' support.

The Lancaster Police welcomed new Officer Jesse Valentine, a veteran with a family history in law enforcement.

Upper Arlington's first Repair Café, hosted by Sustainable UA and UA Public Library, invites the community to fix items with volunteers, reducing waste and emissions.

OSU students and alumni share experiences from study-abroad programs highlighting academic and career growth, at a luncheon showcasing the impact of endowments.