A Columbus man faces a felony weapon charge after court records say he strangled and pistol‑whipped his girlfriend at an apartment on Winslow Drive. The victim was taken to Mount Carmel East; the suspect is due in court Monday.

Patchy fog this morning gives way to dangerous midweek heat; Heat Advisory runs June 30July 2 with highs in the mid90s.

A California man wanted on rape and kidnapping warrants was arrested in Seneca County after deputies found him hiding in a barn, authorities say. He faces first‑degree counts filed in Circleville.

An Ansonia driver died after a car struck a tractor-trailer inside a construction zone on northbound I-75 near milepost 75. Authorities say the crash is under investigation.

Rebol will take over the former Hot Chicken Takeover at 935 Polaris Parkway in Westerville. An official opening date has not been announced.

Both gubernatorial contenders oppose a gas‑tax hike but offer different plans to close a looming highway funding gap. The state’s budget math will force hard choices on tolls, fees or cuts.

A high-speed crash on I-270 southbound near Easton left one driver dead and forced long closures on the southbound lanes.

A suspected domestic‑violence incident in Italian Village left one woman dead and a juvenile hospitalized; a man has been arrested and charged.

A judge dismissed misdemeanor charges against 73‑year‑old Sharon Hinton after a Jan. animal seizure; her daughter pleaded guilty to several counts and owes restitution. The case grew from a rescue that left more than 20 animals in need of care.

More than 100 animals were seized from a Norwich property after deputies found severe neglect and deceased animals. Local shelters and the ASPCA assisted while investigators prepare evidence for prosecutors.

A proposed bill would dedicate about $50 million to buy land or secure easements to expand public hunting across Ohio amid worries about shrinking access. Supporters say the money could reopen parcels that were once open to hunters.

Brief funnel clouds could appear along the I‑70 corridor this afternoon; spotters already reported one near Vandalia. Officials say these features are usually short‑lived.

An appeals court left in place a 25-year term for a Zanesville man convicted in a brutal domestic assault that left his partner severely injured. The ruling rejects his bid to have two charges merged for sentencing.