Kevin Ritter joins the NCSL Education Standing Committee, aiming to shape education policy at a national level and exchange insights on educational initiatives.

Researchers from The Ohio State University discovered compounds that can reduce the heat perception in spicy foods, potentially useful in cuisine and pain management.

Cincinnati and Columbus face below-average temperatures and potential light showers, with conditions improving slightly over the weekend but chances of more rain early next week.

A Licking County judge ruled that Bruce Foster III, the suspect in the New Albany mass shooting, is unfit to stand trial and must be hospitalized for treatment.

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing juvenile Chyna Pettiford, last seen on Monday, and believed to be in Whitehall. Public assistance is requested.

A Columbus firefighter was arrested for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, with potential penalties including prison time and sex offender registration.

A disabled vehicle blocked I-70 East beyond SR-142, causing delays. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office reported the incident on Facebook and later announced lanes re-opened.

Officer Don Paden of Columbus Police received praise for giving a ride to a lost festival attendee, exemplifying community-oriented policing and kindness.

Three students were hospitalized after encountering suspected drug paraphernalia at Summit Station Intermediate School, no drugs were found on the object after investigation.

El Salvadoran national Milton Guevara-Cruz pleaded guilty to illegal reentry into the U.S. after a felony conviction and faces up to 10 years in prison.

Ohio Governor DeWine and mental health officials introduced a new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline specialty license plate to raise awareness and support for mental health.

Ohio Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel joined Gold Star families in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Statehouse to honor fallen military personnel ahead of Memorial Day.

Jill Reid, a 15-year-old from Columbus, was found safe after being reported as an endangered runaway. She had been missing since last being sighted on Hiawatha Street and Weber Road.