Pickerington bus drivers may strike at the beginning of the school year over health insurance and pay disputes, risking disruption of student transportation. Negotiations continue with employer Petermann Bus as both sides aim to avoid a strike.

Columbus and Cincinnati are experiencing hot and humid weather with chances of showers and thunderstorms, and potential for heavy localized rain. The heat is expected to continue with a weak cold front providing limited relief.

Columbus City Schools educators visited the Ron Clark Academy to learn innovative teaching strategies to improve student engagement and success in their classrooms, funded by Huntington National Bank.

Christopher Santiago-Flores, 25, was fatally shot in the head in Columbus. Suspect Jayden Fernando Clemente Flores was arrested at the scene with a firearm. Motive and victim-suspect relationship are unknown. Police investigation continues.

Upper Arlington prepares for the OhioHealth Grandview Yard Marathon with temporary parking restrictions on August 17 to ensure runner and emergency vehicle access.

The Gahanna Police issued a Facebook plea to help find the owner of a lost dog found in the Frank Rd/Harrisburg Pike area, soon to be in the care of Franklin County Animal Control.

Columbus, Ohio, sees a 20.6-cent drop in average gas prices to $3/gallon, mirroring Ohio's statewide drop and national trends; Toledo also reports lower than average prices.

Ohio Department of Transportation urged drivers to follow the "Move Over" law for roadside worker safety, reflecting on the human aspect of workers at risk.

Ohio's Auditor of State, Keith Faber, is set to publish new audit reports on August 12 to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.

Ohio's ODNR is hosting a Free Range Day on August 16 at state public shooting ranges, offering free shooting opportunities with equipment and permits provided.

Chillicothe, Ohio grapples with the economic impact of Pixelle Paper Mill's closure and the job loss of nearly 800 workers, affecting local commerce and community activities.

Ohio Valley faces continued heat with chances of afternoon storms. A high-pressure system maintains warm conditions, but a trough may increase storms and wind gusts midweek.

Former executive director of the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority, Jodi Rickard, was convicted of misappropriating over $2.8 million, now serving prison time.