Patchy fog and spotty morning showers give way to a heat wave starting Monday, with heat indices near or above 100°F across central Ohio.

A person was found unconscious on East Livingston Avenue and remains in critical condition; police arrested a 29-year-old suspect. Detectives are asking witnesses to call in tips.

A second man, 57-year-old Antonio Travis, was indicted and jailed in the December 2024 South Columbus triple homicide; court records list him as a co-defendant.

A $29.5M renovation will reinvest in the Westin Great Southern, downtown Columbus' oldest surviving hotel, following a 2025 sale.

Sheetz will cut the ribbon Tuesday at 1535 Georgesville Road with free coffee, prize giveaways and local donations to two charities.

The third Columbus Comedy Festival takes over stages Aug. 27–30 with 100+ comedians and more than 60 shows, from Nina West’s Palace showcase to club late nights.

ODOT's District 5 update covers holiday travel tips, Hocking Hills safety work, storm cleanup and TRAC funding for major Ohio road projects.

A Bartholomew County judge gave Brent J. Clayburn 35 years after a jury convicted him of attempted murder for a Sept. 2024 shooting and SWAT standoff. Court records and the affidavit outline the attack and evidence.

JobsOhio is pitching Gulf sovereign funds on semiconductors, health care and data centers as the state's GDP approaches $1 trillion.

A 21-year-old Hollansburg man was killed and a 19-year-old was airlifted after two dirt bikes collided on Richmond Palestine Road; troopers cite possible alcohol, speed and helmet issues.

ComFest kicked off at Goodale Park for its 54th year, but organizers warned that scattered storms could force temporary stage and vendor shutdowns. Check updates before heading out.

A 50-year-old Camden man was arrested after a juvenile under 13 said he was invited into a home and exposed; he faces importuning and public indecency charges.

Ohio Planned Parenthood affiliates say they’ll resume billing Medicaid after a one‑year federal restriction ends, a move expected to restore preventive care for thousands.