Retired Columbus Firefighter Steve Seigwardt was honored at a ceremony where he received a Thin Red Line flag and had "Seigwardt St." named after him at the training academy.

Sebastian Yates Zevallos, missing from Gahanna, was found safe less than 24 hours after being reported missing.

Juanita Sebastian, 88, died after a head-on crash in Warren County. The incident is under investigation by OSHP. Other involved parties sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Sherrod Brown, Ohio Democrat, announced he is running again for a U.S. Senate seat, with a focus on supporting Ohio workers and challenging a tax system he finds unfair.

The NWS forecasts a brief warmup with humidity and possible storms in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington, following current near-normal temperatures.

Motorcyclist Johnny Hackney died after a collision with a pickup truck in Fairfield County. The truck's driver, Robert Nichols, is unharmed, and no charges have been filed yet.

Five years after its removal, the Columbus statue might be reinstalled in a Scioto River park with Indigenous elements and community space, as debates over its legacy continue.

Ohio, West Virginia, and South Carolina are deploying National Guard troops to Washington D.C. to address crime and homelessness; the move has received mixed reactions.

The National Weather Service predicts a mix of warm, humid weather with potential showers and storms for Ohio through Tuesday, followed by cooler temperatures and possible stormy conditions due to a cold front and Hurricane Erin's distant effects.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn announced a $12.7 million grant to improve transportation safety and infrastructure in small cities.

The Columbus Department of Public Service uses social media to remind drivers of road safety rules for school buses, emphasizing the "#STOPmeansSTOP" message from the Vision Zero Columbus initiative.

A shooting in Columbus's Hilltop area left one dead. Police are investigating with no suspects detained yet, the victim's identity is withheld pending kin notification.

Ohio announces a $7.1 million investment in career education to prepare students for high-demand jobs, with a focus on career-connected learning and planning across its regions.