Two were critically injured by lightning at Northland High School; one was a teenage girl. Witnesses and emergency services responded swiftly to the scene.

Upper Arlington is seeking feedback through its 2025 Community Survey to improve city services and inform council decisions. Residents can participate online until July 13.

Jacob McDonald, convicted on six misdemeanor counts of vehicular homicide for the Tusky Valley bus crash, is due for sentencing; he was acquitted of felony charges.

Kinexo's expansion in Columbus is expected to enhance the city's food logistics network, improve distribution efficiency, and potentially create jobs, promising economic growth and better services.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and isolated flood risk are forecasted for Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington. The NWS advises residents to monitor updates.

Two teens in Hilliard, Ohio are organizing a food drive during the Fourth of July parade to support the local food pantry.

An Ohio toddler subject to an Amber Alert was found safe, her father faces assault and kidnapping charges following her abduction and alleged assaults on two adults.

Gahanna Police shared a Facebook post seeking help to find a lost individual's family, maintaining a humorous tone to engage the community in the search.

The National Weather Service predicts varied weather for Cincinnati and Columbus with humidity, thunderstorms, and a midweek dry spell, followed by a warm weekend.

Delaware is preparing for the Fourth of July with a parade, a symphony performance, and fireworks; city offices will close, and refuse collection will be delayed.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office's Operation Unity led to 34 arrests and seizures of stolen cars and drugs. High-speed pursuits and drag racing incidents also occurred during the crackdown.

Ohio State University researchers published a study in Nature Communications on how pesticides impact human gut bacteria, altering growth and nutrient processing, with some bacteria potentially offering protection against toxicity.

The National Weather Service predicts a muggy, stormy weekend with scattered thunderstorms for Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington, Ohio due to a weakening frontal system.