Ohio recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, promoting initiatives and advocating for community support to ensure child safety and prevent abuse and neglect.

Ohio's Division of Unclaimed Funds updates its system to expedite claims, aiming to provide faster payouts and improve transparency for both citizens seeking unclaimed funds and businesses reporting them.

Ohio faces continued wet weather, flood watch, and brisk winds, with potential snowflakes in the north and cold temperatures persisting into the new week.

Ohio upgraded its unclaimed funds system, simplifying the process for residents to retrieve forgotten assets like bank accounts and stocks. Over $149.6 million was returned in 2023.

Ohio's Governor and Lt. Governor advise residents to prepare for severe weather and potential flash flooding, highlighting safety tips and the importance of readiness amid a persistent storm system.

Ohio's spring wildflower season is in full swing, with Southern Ohio seeing the peak of rare species and nature preserves showcasing a variety of blooms statewide.

Ohio expects the emergence of Brood XIV periodical cicadas after a 17-year underground phase, as reported by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry.

The Ohio House passed House Bill 65, or the Agriculture Appreciation Act, setting several agricultural days to recognize the industry's importance to Ohio's economy.

The National Weather Service forecasts ongoing rainfall through Sunday for areas in Ohio, posing flooding threats and impacting visibility for air traffic. A Flood Watch remains in effect.

Columbus woman charged with conspiracy for allegedly trying to hire a minor to kill her husband for $2000. Police arrested Stephanie Demetrius; seek more information.

48-year-old Brian Swanson was indicted for the 2000 murder of Charles "Chico" Ballard in Columbus, with new evidence and forensic technology aiding the breakthrough in the cold case.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a motion for a stay with the Ohio Supreme Court in the case of Moe v. Yost, arguing for the necessity of a law he believes protects children from irreversible medical decisions.

Ohio House Bill 65, appreciating the state's agriculture, was passed unanimously, highlighting the significance of the industry through the establishment of various celebratory weeks.