Ohio State takes the No. 1 spot in AP Top 25 after beating Texas, with Penn State at No. 2 and LSU jumping to No. 3. Texas falls to No. 7 as Florida State enters at No. 14.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio predicts showers, possible thunderstorms, and a cold front affecting the regions of Columbus, Cincinnati, Wilmington, and others, with a mix of dry conditions and rain into the weekend.

During Labor Day weekend in Ohio, 23 people died in 20 crashes. Despite a decrease in crashes and enforcement efforts, including 398 DUI arrests, fatalities rose compared to the prior year. OSHP urged public vigilance in reporting dangerous driving.

Columbus, Ohio, ranks first in Site Selection Magazine's 2025 Global Groundwork Index, highlighting its infrastructure growth and corporate investment synergy.

A Columbus man, Michael Davis, was sentenced to 17-22.5 years for multiple kidnappings and rapes over a decade and will register as a Tier III sex offender.

Ohio State's head coach Ryan Day discussed moving on from their close win over Texas to focusing on their next game against Grambling State, emphasizing preparation and improvement.

Two individuals were shot on Stelzer Road in Columbus, one victim, Rene Villanueva Soto, died from injuries. The Columbus Police are investigating the incident.

Columbus Police responded to a shooting on W. Broad Street, where one individual was wounded and is expected to survive; the suspect remains unidentified.

Ohio's Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office will release a new round of audit reports on various public entities for fiscal accountability on September 2, 2025.

A pedestrian was critically injured on I-270 in Columbus, leading authorities to close the highway near the U.S. 33 interchange during the investigation.

Columbus Zoo introduces two orphaned black bear cubs, Ursula and Yzma, to the public, highlighting conservation and the impact of human activity on wildlife.

Columbus residents must know their trash collection schedule, which is based on a color zone system and adjusts after holidays. Recyclings is weekly, but yard waste is bi-weekly. Confirmed dates can be obtained via a hotline.

A motorcyclist named Mitchell Jacobs died after his collision with a Volkswagen Passat on East Livingston Avenue in Columbus. The crash is under investigation.