Ohio's death penalty system is inactive, with no executions since 2018 and issues obtaining lethal injection drugs, as reported by Attorney General Dave Yost.

Upper Arlington partners with local schools, and starting in April 2025, event center renters will be able to project personalized drone messages on the high school walls.

The Columbus fire union has expressed concerns about a lack of vehicles, which affects emergency responses and training. Despite requests for more funding, the fleet budget remains low. Vehicle shortages are expected to persist until at least 2026.

A 60-ton crane worth over $500,000 was stolen from a Columbus construction site, with authorities and Kent Power Company actively seeking leads to recover the machinery.

An unidentified adult died on I-71 in a hit-and-run incident after their car crashed, Columbus Police seek information on the drivers who fled the scene.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 54, an $11 billion transportation budget, focusing on infrastructure improvements and safety, effective from July 1.

A driver died in a collision at Champion and Frebis Avenues in Columbus, another driver was arrested on unrelated warrants. The incident is under investigation.

Two people were shot on Donlyn Court, Columbus. Police urge witnesses to contact Detective Jones or Crime Stoppers. The victims are expected to survive.

A family in Columbus was robbed by a suspect with a bat who demanded money for alleged vehicle damage and threatened violence. Police seek information.

Two motorcyclists died after being ejected and hit by vehicles on State Route 161 in Columbus. The police urge witnesses to assist in the ongoing investigation.

A fatal crash occurred on I-71 near Columbus, Ohio, where a vehicle hit a concrete culvert. Alcohol is suspected, one is dead, and one is critically injured. Police are investigating.

The National Weather Service predicts severe weather in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio, with storms from Wednesday through Saturday, potential flooding, and aviation impacts.

A semi-truck crash on 270 northbound in Franklin County caused severe delays, with multiple lanes blocked, eventually reopening as the Sheriff's Office reported.