A security guard was shot outside Masjid Omar on Riverview Drive after a confrontation over tow trucks; police say he is stable and the shooting is under investigation.

Hot, humid Columbus under a Heat Advisory today; afternoon storms could disrupt fireworks and outdoor plans.

Three people — including two juveniles — were arrested after a stolen‑car chase on Columbus’ West Side. Police say stop sticks ended the pursuit and officers recovered a stolen, loaded handgun.

A Columbus man was arrested this week in the Oct. 17, 1985 killing of John Warren, according to court papers and local reports. Authorities say the indictment ties the death to a robbery.

Columbus police say a 7‑week‑old boy died on the city's northeast side and a man, Michael Watkins, has been charged with murder. Investigators say the probe is ongoing.

A Grove City man is facing multiple felony counts after an early-morning Marysville traffic stop turned violent and left three officers injured. Police say drugs and a stolen handgun were found.

Council leaders say Columbus Water & Power acknowledged improper shut‑offs during this weeks heat; crews are restoring service and drafting a policy to prevent repeats.

A Columbus mother says her son was shot dead by police at Montego Bay’s Sangster Airport; INDECOM has opened a probe and an autopsy shows multiple back wounds.

Ohio State agreed to buy about 16 acres next to its Dublin outpatient center, but the deal comes with a firm start‑by deadline: construction must begin by the end of 2031 or the city can reclaim the land.

A.O. Smith will close two Central Ohio facilities, cutting about 92 jobs as production shifts out of Groveport and Obetz. The moves follow a WARN filing and set an Aug. 24 separation date.

An emergency bridge inspection closed Watkins Road near US 33 Thursday, forcing detours and limiting access near Three Creeks Metro Park. Officials say the highway lanes may reopen later while Watkins Road remains shut for repairs.

A 48-year-old Columbus man drowned after being pulled from Nicolet Bay at Peninsula State Park; emergency crews and bystanders attempted life-saving measures. Authorities identified the victim as Bryan V. Stork.

A semitrailer carrying about 40,000 pounds of Frank's RedHot spilled along I‑71 north of Columbus; hazmat crews contained the sauce to protect storm drains and traffic.