Ohio's Natural Resources Officer Leah Nairn was named Ranger of the Year by OPRA, recognized for safety, community relations, and her "Redemption Through the Lens" project for addiction recovery.

The Washington Township Fire Department celebrated its team with an "Evening of Excellence" awards ceremony, recognizing members' dedication with honors such as Firefighter and Officer of the Year.

A Hardin County man convicted of loan fraud faces significant repayment after state auditors exposed his use of fake documents to secure a $200,000 loan.

Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and Ohio gubernatorial candidate, and his wife, Apoorva, welcomed their third child, a daughter named Savithri. The family is celebrating her arrival, as reported by WBNS and other news outlets.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office arrested Fabio Suarez-Moreno for Public Indecency and Criminal Child Enticement after he approached a 13-year-old girl inappropriately.

Columbus City Schools and Franklin County quickly provided on-site assistance at Trevitt Elementary to families in need of services such as housing and employment through their Mobile Unit initiative.

Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the list of candidates for Ohio's statewide offices for the May 5 primary, highlighting a range of options for governor, U.S. Senate, and other positions.

A Fairfield County man pleads guilty to receiving child pornography, with the U.S. Attorney's Office announcing the plea in a case connected to Project Safe Childhood.

The National Weather Service forecasts a wintry mix and snow for Columbus and Cincinnati areas, with a cold snap to follow. Snowfall of 1-2 inches is expected, with colder temperatures over the weekend. No advisories are in place yet.

Ohio legislators propose Senate Bill 348, which seeks to require bars and restaurants to offer date rape drug testing kits to customers, as a measure to address the prevalent issue of drink spiking.

Columbus Police arrested four individuals in separate incidents involving stolen vehicles, outlining the arrests on Facebook, including chases and a suspect caught due to a snow pile.

Ohio State University researchers studied animal behavior during a total solar eclipse by recording sounds, revealing diverse reactions to the sudden darkness.

Upper Arlington seeks applicants for city Boards and Commissions, including the new Older Adults Advisory Board, offering residents opportunities to shape community policy until April 30.