Katelan Phares died in a motorcycle crash on Columbus's west side after losing control and sliding into a guardrail.

The Ohio Auditor's office, led by Keith Faber, is set to release financial and procedural audit reports covering various public entities on March 11, including schools and Medicaid integrity.

A UTV crash in Pickaway County claimed the lives of Mahlon Riddick and Austin Lucas, authorities are investigating.

The National Weather Service predicts above-normal temperatures for Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington, with a sunny start and potential severe weather later in the week.

Girl Scouts Troop 44556 from Ohio placed 7th in the international Future City Competition. They crafted a floating city model and earned several state-level awards.

The ODNR is launching its trout stocking program, releasing 85,000 rainbow trout in 90 Ohio locations starting March 12 to enhance fishing opportunities.

TourismOhio released the 2025 Ohio Spring Events Guide detailing 440 events across the state's 88 counties, organized by month and region, to showcase Ohio's spring festivities.

Dustin Thompson faces murder charges in the death of 70-year-old Tommy McClendon following an altercation in Columbus. The motive remains unclear, and detectives are seeking information.

A man was fatally shot inside a Dollar General in Mount Vernon, Patrick D. Yoder was charged with aggravated murder. Investigations by various agencies are ongoing.

Columbus Police officers visited Linden Park Early Childhood Education Center for 'Books and Badges,' reading to kids and hosting a dance party to foster community ties.

The Ohio Valley is expected to experience sunny weather and a warming trend this week, with dry conditions and above-normal temperatures. However, a stronger storm system may arrive by the weekend.

Ohio's House committee is reviewing a bill to revise annexation laws. The bill would give county commissioners more extraordinary veto powers and promote collaborative community development.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 14 into law, aligning the state tax code with recent federal tax changes for simplicity during tax season.