Ohio launches RoadReady app to enhance driver education with real-time performance feedback for new drivers, aiming to improve safety and meet licensing requirements.

Columbus, Ohio, is advancing the Linden Green Line project, a seven-mile park that repurposes an old railroad, linking Linden and Northland. The city council approved $900,000 for the project, and an architect has been selected.

Sunny, warm weather is expected to continue through the week for Columbus, Cincinnati, Wilmington, and surrounding areas, according to the National Weather Service.

James Wernecke is appointed to head Ohio's new Election Integrity Commission, set to launch on January 1, 2026, as part of efforts to enforce election laws more effectively.

Zanesville drug dealer Jason Tate pleaded "no contest" to several felonies, including drug trafficking and unlawful firearm possession due to prior convictions. His sentencing is scheduled for October 1.

The Plains, Ohio, is experiencing new traffic patterns due to construction at a key intersection, with ODOT announcing openings and ongoing work at the roundabouts on U.S. 33 and SR 682.

ODOT has begun a major rebuild of I-90 in Cuyahoga County to improve safety and traffic flow. The project includes bridge repairs and aims to prevent accidents.

Columbus Police found a man, James Watts, in a supposedly vacant property after responding to a call about a dog. Watts claimed the dog and residence, leading to his arrest for burglary.

Ross Zwelling, from Zanesville, pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter and firearm possession, receiving an 11-year sentence for his role in a drug overdose death.

Lynd Fruit Farm implements a new policy to combat apple thefts, involving law enforcement for concealed apples, as theft incidents prompt increased security and reminders for customers during the apple-picking season.

The Ohio Auditor's office announces new audit reports to be released on September 30, ensuring transparency and integrity in public funds management.

A couple with children in a car was found unconscious in Grove City. Police detained them and found methamphetamine, highlighting the community's struggle with substance abuse and its impact on families.

A fire destroyed structures at Legend Hills Orchard in Utica, halting market operations and ‘pick your own’ apple activities. No injuries reported; community support acknowledged. Owners plan to rebuild.