Dr. Angela Chapman welcomes back students to Columbus City Schools, emphasizing the theme 'Leaders Grown Here' and the importance of school-family partnerships for the new academic year.

The Ohio State University welcomed the class of 2029 at its Convocation, with President Carter, Coach Day, and others emphasizing tradition, community, and school spirit.

Columbus police address rising car thefts, noting many suspects are juveniles, and urge public vigilance on social media. No crime statistics provided.

Fairfield County Sheriff's Office warns about scammers impersonating officers, demanding money for missed jury duty or legal issues and urging payments via gift cards or cryptocurrency.

The Moser Woods Tree Farm in Bluffton, Ohio, will host an educational tour on September 6, showcasing sustainable forestry and wildlife management, after being named the 2025 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year.

Marion's city services will pause for Labor Day, affecting sanitation pickup, transit operations, and the senior center, excluding dialysis transport.

Columbus Police seek help to solve a series of car burglaries involving about 50 vehicles. They released a social media post for tips to identify the masked suspects.

The Ohio Auditor's office reports that the Morgan County Agricultural Society's treasurer repaid $47,172.61 after misusing funds meant for fairgrounds improvements.

Columbus City Schools start a new academic year with a focus on nurturing future leaders, as highlighted by Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman. A back-to-school fair and online resources provide support for families and students.

Ohio State partners with Google to give its campus community access to AI tools for enhancing education and research, focusing on AI integration into undergraduate studies.

Ohio's Governor Mike DeWine wants to ban kratom compounds, citing public health concerns and the rise in synthetic analogs. He's asked the state Board of Pharmacy to make them Schedule I drugs.

The Ohio Valley will remain cool through the week with mostly dry weather and occasional northwesterly gusts. Skies clear Tuesday night, with a slight warm-up expected by the weekend.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose defends voter registration verification in the face of a lawsuit, emphasizing election integrity and his commitment to upholding the law.