Monica Robb Blasdel received the Conservation Legislator of the Year award from the Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs for her commitment to environmental protection.

A Texas man pleaded guilty after traveling to Ohio to meet a 15-year-old he connected with on Call of Duty. The plea agreement recommends 25–30 years behind bars.

DOJ documents name Dr. Mark Landon, OSU’s obstetrics chair, as a paid consultant to Jeffrey Epstein’s firm in the early 2000s, emails and FedEx receipts reference quarterly retainers.

The National Weather Service forecasts warmer temperatures and potential fog in the Columbus and Cincinnati areas, with possible weekend rainfall and river flooding.

After roughly 30 years, the Jerry L. Garver YMCA will close May 30, 2026. The Y has agreed to sell the site to CMHA and will move programs and memberships to other branches.

A Columbus man was arrested after a Hilltop shooting Friday left two adults hospitalized, police say, both are expected to survive. Authorities named Michael Mills and asked for tips.

Neighbors in north Columbus say they went a week without mail, missing medications, tax papers and a mailed ID as USPS investigates delivery issues.

Emailed threats hit more than 30 Columbus schools on Monday, the Statehouse was swept, and the FBI is investigating.

A 70-year-old Lancaster man has been arrested on a rape charge tied to alleged abuse from 2015. Authorities say the case is under investigation and there is no known public threat.

Columbus approved a pilot allowing faith groups and nonprofits to fast-track affordable housing on underused land while tying projects to the city's affordability rules.

A house fire in the 10000 block of Dozer Road in Clearcreek Township killed one woman and injured two others, officials say.

Ohio Senate Democrats rolled out bills to rescind data‑center tax breaks, require developers to fund grid and water upgrades, and give local governments more say. The package comes amid stalled projects and packed town meetings.

Dublin receives AAA ratings from major credit agencies for the second year and is praised for its economic management and commitment to fiscal prudence.