Benjamin Mercer was sentenced to 16 years for attempting to rape a child under 13 and for gross sexual imposition, following a trial and a guilty verdict.

Demetrese Norvett, 18, was fatally shot and found in bushes in Bexley, Ohio. Police are investigating, with no immediate threat to the community reported.

The Licking County Records Commission meeting on October 23 provides public insight into municipal record-keeping. It's at 2 p.m. at the Child Support Enforcement Agency. Contact Corinne Johnson at 740-670-5121 for more info.

Ohio's redistricting process faces disagreement, with no consensus reached at the first meeting of phase two. Democrats propose a more balanced map, while GOP commissioners are tepid, and a referendum is considered as deadlines approach.

Columbus City Schools faces a $50 million shortfall, potentially cutting transportation for high schoolers to save $16 million.

Ryan Day, Ohio State Buckeyes head coach, discussed the team's successful season and preparation for their next game against Penn State during a bye week at a press conference.

A judge in Franklin County, Ohio, has ruled in favor of high school athletes profiting from their NIL, impacting OHSAA member schools and aligning Ohio with states that allow such endorsements.

Ohio faces sweater weather, potential frost, and showers due to low pressure over the Great Lakes. Frost is likely Thursday night with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Dry weekend predicted, but rain could return early next week.

Volunteers from Designer Brands and United Way joined to improve Champion Middle School and its area, focusing on beautification and fostering community pride.

The 5th Annual First Responders Trunk or Treat in Lorain County was a success, with community engagement, a video recap from LCSO, and gratitude expressed on social media.

Columbus police responded to a shooting, leading to the arrest of two suspects charged with felonious assault. An investigation linked the shooting to an earlier altercation.

Authorities are searching for missing girl Jahzlyn Monique Jameson in Gahanna. The public is urged to provide information to the Gahanna Division of Police.

The Lorain County Sheriff's Office recognized Sergeant Holmes with the 2025 Commitment to Service Award for fighting domestic violence, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.