The Ohio State Highway Patrol is competing in the "Best Looking Cruiser" contest, seeking public votes for their vehicle to potentially feature in the AAST's annual calendar.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a $60 billion budget, cut the top income tax rate, allocated $600 million for a new Browns stadium, and vetoed 67 provisions, including some affecting education and library content.

The Columbus Police have relaunched Operation Turn Up the Heat to catch violent criminals during the city's Red, White & BOOM celebration, seeking the public's help via social media.

The Columbus Division of Police launches "Operation Turn Up the Heat" to apprehend violent crime suspects ahead of the Red, White & BOOM festivities, seeking public assistance.

A Zanesville man has been sentenced to 50 months for Domestic Violence and Strangulation, with the assault on his girlfriend witnessed by their children.

The CCS communications team won 18 NSPRA awards across 7 categories, marking their fifth consecutive year of national recognition for school communications.

Ohio agencies receive over 100 daily elder abuse reports. The state's Supreme Court provides tools for legal professionals, and the Elder Justice Unit addresses the issue, with resources available online.

Ohio's Northwest Local School District and City of Kettering received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for exemplary financial reporting and audit practices.

A study provides new 3D visualizations of glaciers for better understanding their response to global warming, with detailed observations from three glaciers over four years.

The article details how Shawn Clemmons, former head of SCOCA, was found guilty of misappropriating funds meant for school technology, with $3.2 million to be recovered following an audit.

Gahanna plans a July 3rd Independence Day celebration with music, food trucks, and fireworks at the Municipal Golf Course, followed by a July 4th parade presented by the Gahanna Lions Club.

The Ohio House Pro-Life Caucus convened for the first time under the leadership of Melanie Miller, outlining an agenda to advance anti-abortion legislation and policies.

Columbus drug leader Michael Crawford was sentenced to 11-16.5 years in prison for narcotics trafficking following a DEA investigation. His associates faced varying charges; one remains at large.