Governor Mike DeWine initiated Ohio State Parks Week with free admission, as ODNR hosts various outdoor activities and opens the Eco-Discovery Center at Salt Fork State Park on Earth Day.

The Ohio Department of Transportation launched "Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K" to support state parks, combining fitness and conservation, with over 1,000 participants using the OuterSpatial app.

Columbus State University will honor arts patron Ann Strub and legislator Calvin Smyre with honorary degrees on May 9 during spring commencement ceremonies.

The Ohio Department of Transportation issued a safety advisory on securing items like sports equipment and rain gear in vehicles to prevent them from becoming projectiles.

Fairfield's Hope Community Church held an Easter Egg hunt, with the local sheriff's office providing fingerprinting services as part of a community policing effort.

The NWS in Wilmington forecasts showers and potential thunderstorms in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington, Ohio, due to an eastward-moving cold front.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine inaugurated the updated Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, noting it will enhance educational and job opportunities.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine orders flags at half-staff in honor of the late Firefighter John Saunders in Huron County and encourages the same across the state.

Mayor Ginther announced a mixed-use development at the old Spaghetti Warehouse site to address the housing crisis, promising over 200 housing units, including affordable options.

The Ohio Valley is set to experience a mix of precipitation with varying temperatures due to approaching warm and cold fronts, including showers, thunderstorms and a dry stretch later in the week.

Columbus community members and health experts met at a council-hosted event to discuss navigating the health care system, addressing accessibility and reducing confusion within the system.

Ohio State University awarded Professor Sanjay Krishna the 2025 Innovator of the Year for his work in infrared technology. Early Career and Next Generation Innovator honors went to Eduardo Reátegui and Ian Harris, respectively.

Shayla Favor, Franklin County Prosecutor, has implemented reforms in the justice system focusing on transparency, efficiency, and alternatives to incarceration with the creation of new units.