The Ohio House passed a bill to increase penalties for obstructing first responders, expanding protection and enhancing emergency response efficiency.

Ohio House passed Bill 168 to close a loophole in child enticement laws, backed by Rep. Josh Williams, aiming to strengthen enforcement against predators.

Ohio's weather shifts from dry to scorching, with an impending heatwave starting Sunday and peaking with heat indices over 105°F south of I-70 by Monday and Tuesday, as per the NWS.

Arthur Cahoon was arrested by Columbus Police in connection with the murder of William "Joey" Woods, ending a search after Woods was found unresponsive on May 27.

ODOT's open house at Buckeye Valley High School will discuss U.S. 23 & Coover Road intersection safety improvements on June 26. Public feedback is sought.

ODOT is considering a roundabout at State Route 118 and Wren-Landeck Road to improve safety and is seeking public feedback on the design until July 17.

Colombian national, Jaime Fernandez-Alacron, indicted for illegally reentering the U.S. after prior serious convictions.

Ohio's ODNR and the University of Dayton have begun tracking a female black bear with a GPS collar, aiming to study the species' reemergence and movements in the state.

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on missing 15-year-old Brookelynn Pinar, last seen at Jackson Lake Campground last Saturday.

Officer Connor Grubb of Blendon Township was moved to unpaid leave due to budget issues, not the murder and assault charges he faces for the death of pregnant Ta'Kiya Young.

Upper Arlington City Council confirmed new board and commission members, thanked 58 applicants, and detailed the diversity of skills for city functions. Anticipation surrounds the Master Plan Task Force review.

The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 4 to formalize the Election Integrity Unit, aimed at enforcing election integrity and enabling more effective prosecution of election fraud.

Ohio AG Dave Yost leads a bipartisan group of 36 state AGs opposing a court decision potentially expanding online gambling without state oversight, supporting New Jersey against Kalshi, which aims to circumvent state regulations.