Ohio's pumpkin season has had average to below-average yields in 2025, due to a wet start followed by a drought, but quality remains high. Prices may rise, yet agritourism continues to attract consumers.

Detective Wilhite faces first-degree misdemeanor charges for the death of K-9 officer Cooper after mistakenly leaving the police vehicle's defogger on instead of the air conditioning.

The Gahanna Division of Police is offering a House Watch program for residents traveling during the holidays, requiring online requests for property checks.

Ohio State University's career immersion program offers students trips to connect with alumni and industry experts since 2018, enhancing career exploration.

Researchers study neutrino oscillations, with Ohio State's Zoya Vallari developing a detector to understand better these particle transformations and their implications for the universe.

Ohio AG Yost is suing Bates Recycling for illegal torch cutting emissions, causing health issues and obstructing visibility in Cygnet, seeking a restraining order.

Ohio AG Dave Yost defends a state law barring gender transition treatments for minors, in a case before the Ohio Supreme Court, arguing legislative primacy over medical expertise.

Grove City Ohio Police seek public help to identify a man who stole Sephora products from Kohl's on October 2. The suspect's image has been shared on social media.

Maize Elementary School community bid a heartfelt farewell to their long-time neighbor, Nellie Berry Stanley, with a procession and handmade cards as she prepared to move away. Stanley was cherished for her nearly seven decades of friendship and joy.

Ohio faces unseasonably cold temperatures with frost and freeze warnings issued by the National Weather Service, and a mix of sun and clouds anticipated through the weekend.

Ohio reports a surge in carfentanil seizures, with the state's attorney general warning of the risks from amateur-made synthetic opioids. A new opioid, cychlorphine, has also been discovered in Ohio.

Hueston Woods State Park hosts "Kleinfunde," a wildlife photo exhibit by Mitch Wiebell, highlighting small creatures, part of ODNR and OAC's Arts in the Parks.

Ohio's redistricting efforts face partisan deadlock. No public input was considered in the initial session of the Ohio Redistricting Commission, risking a 13-2 map favoring one party.