Ohio wildlife officers Barr, Grote, and Leibengood receive national Officer of the Year awards for excellence in conservation and wildlife management.

The Tri-Village Packers have expanded their food support for school children to include a Winter Break initiative, with efforts focused on addressing food insecurity year-round.

The Columbus Division of Police Gang Unit has arrested 49 suspected gang members and seized 109 firearms, 2,686g of fentanyl, and 1,481g of meth during a five-month operation.

Ohio is set to host family-friendly Fall Color festivities on October 26-27 at Hocking State Forest Cabin and Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve, featuring activities and educational experiences amidst autumn scenery.

A study from The Ohio State University found that a ketogenic diet significantly reduced depression symptoms in college students, suggesting it could be a supplementary treatment for depression.

The Legendary Adventure Zone, an inclusive playground, opened in Noble County's Belle Valley Community Park. It features ADA-compliant facilities and was supported by OSU, the community, and local organizations.

A man was sentenced to 21 years to life for a 2024 Columbus shooting that left one dead and another injured after pleading guilty to murder and other charges.

Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber's office will release audit reports on September 11, detailing the financial health and integrity of public entities to ensure transparency and accountability.

The NWS predicts dry conditions and a warming trend for Ohio, with high pressure dominating. A weak trough may bring clouds but not disrupt the fair weather, except for a chance of a shower by the weekend.

I-70 WB in Columbus was closed between 315 and Wilson Road, affecting local traffic and causing delays. The Harrison Road bridge over I-70 was also closed indefinitely.

Pickerington Local Schools launched a campaign with Columbus Crew to improve attendance, emphasizing the learning loss from frequent absences and encouraging families to pledge consistent attendance.

A phishing scam cost Holland Village $2,288.40; an audit found lack of policy for verifying bank details partly to blame. The lost funds were fully repaid.

The Columbus Police arrested Cole Palmer for a burglary that occurred in July after surveillance footage helped identify him.