ODNR collaborates with Girl Scouts to plant trees across Ohio in April and May, affirming a commitment to conservation and community involvement. The larger goal is to plant 250,000 trees by 2026.

The National Weather Service forecasts erratic weather for Columbus and Cincinnati. Showers and potential thunderstorms will lead into the weekend, followed by clearer, drier conditions next week.

South High School students first appeared at the BPA State Leadership Conference, with participants Carse and Williams engaging with industry experts.

Upper Arlington earns the silver from Ohio EPA and the Clean Energy Community Award for its environmental and clean energy efforts, including a 100% clean energy aggregation program.

Isaiah Murphy, a former quarterback, joined Hilliard's IT department, bringing a combination of sports and tech expertise. He'll support computer systems, especially for the new recreation hub, The Well.

Ohio's LFCP reimbursed $229,950 to victims of attorney theft, covering misconduct by nine lawyers, including two deceased and others facing disciplinary actions.

Columbus Police seek help in a mid-February aggravated robbery case where a suspect robbed a victim at gunpoint and fled. Tips can be sent to Det. Getzinger or anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

Ohio legislators propose House Bill 125 to allow excused absences for students participating in 4-H and FFA events, with conditions for denied requests.

Ohio AG Dave Yost, along with other states' AGs, filed a brief supporting parental rights in education against a school district's ban on opt-outs from sexual education that conflicts with religious beliefs.

The ODNR has launched new online tools to assist with water resource management in Ohio, including a Water Withdrawal Facility Locator and Aquifer Yield Map.

Monique Walker instigated the "Book Nook" project at Sherwood Middle School, which transformed student attitudes towards reading by combining creativity with literacy through the construction of diorama-like book nooks.

A changing weather boundary near the Ohio River will bring warmer temperatures and gusty conditions to Columbus and Cincinnati before cooling down later tonight.

An audit of Germantown Union Cemetery found financial mismanagement, with former officer Julie Delph and a manager owing $2,100.89 for late fees and improper payments.