Residents in Ohio anticipate a weather change with forecasts predicting showers and thunderstorms starting Sunday after a brief dry period, with increased cloudiness expected.

Amy Spears, ex-treasurer for Carrollton Schools, pleaded guilty to theft in office and is barred from public positions, with sentencing set for Oct. 7.

Ohio implements the nation's strictest voting system security standards, as announced by Secretary of State Frank LaRose. The new measures cover a broad range of voting equipment.

Ohio has sent its first ballots to military and overseas voters for the 2025 General Election, starting the electoral process, as announced by Secretary LaRose.

Researchers from Ohio State University and the University of Houston study if atropine eye drops can prevent nearsightedness in high-risk children, funded by a $25 million NIH grant.

Ohio's state parks were named the best in the nation, as announced by Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz.

Ohio Department of Transportation approves an aviation permit for a Haslam Sports Group building project in Brook Park near Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport after thorough review and consultation.

Columbus Police reported a critical incident involving an unresponsive juvenile, leading to the arrest of 30-year-old Billie Tustin on charges of felonious assault.

Ohio officials warn against outdoor burning during the state's wildfire season from October 1, stressing adherence to laws that ban burning between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and urging caution due to dry conditions.

A Zanesville man, Phillip R. Norman, pled guilty to first-degree rape and could face up to 16 ½ years in prison for sexually assaulting an acquaintance in her home in 2024.

Columbus Police seek public help in solving a September aggravated robbery on Lockbourne Rd. An armed suspect robbed a store, stealing money and goods at gunpoint. Tips can be reported to the police or anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

A scam resulted in Highland County losing $450k to a fraudster; auditors blamed insufficient verification processes and lack of training. Some funds were recovered via banks and insurance.

The Ohio Valley is set to experience dry and warm conditions with temperatures reaching the high 80s through Saturday, with increased moisture and rain chances by Sunday and into early next week.