Former executive director Kaycie Antonik was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for embezzling over $2.3 million from the Eastern Ohio Housing Development Corp. She must also pay restitution.

Todd Kopchak was found guilty of failing to register as a sexual offender and failing to notify authorities of his change of address in Muskingum County.

The National Weather Service predicts a wet week for Columbus and Cincinnati with showers and thunderstorms, but drier conditions and seasonal temperatures are expected for the weekend.

Officer Luke Ayers was promoted to Sergeant at the Lancaster Police Department, celebrated by the department for his over eight years of service and contributions.

Keith Davenport III was sentenced to six years for leading a gun trafficking operation involving straw purchases.

Ohio State University's enrollment rises to 67,255 with growth across various student categories, including a high-achieving incoming class and record graduate student numbers. President Carter highlights momentum and commitment to education access.

Upper Arlington firefighters underwent intensive training on two properties, practicing navigation, rescue, and teamwork in smoke-filled scenarios to sharpen their emergency response skills.

A 3-year-old boy was fatally shot in southeast Columbus, and police are investigating whether the gunshot was self-inflicted or caused by another. The city grapples with child safety amidst rising gun violence.

The Powerball jackpot remains unclaimed with no winners for all six numbers in the recent draw, leading to an increased estimated prize for the next drawing.

Hilliard Police and Norwich Fire Department offer an active shooter training using the ADD strategy on October 25. The interactive class is free but requires registration.

The City of Dublin, Ohio, invites kids to create "birthday party bags" for less fortunate residents during Hunger Action Month, with registration required for the September 27 event.

Ohio's Auditor of State Keith Faber's office, will release audit reports for various public entities on September 23 as part of ongoing transparency efforts.

A child and adult were shot in northeast Columbus; the child is critical, the adult stable. This incident adds to a recent spate of gun violence, including a separate mass shooting in Indianapolis with two dead and five injured.