Governor DeWine orders flags at half-staff in Franklin County and certain Columbus buildings to honor former Senator Ben Espy on the day of his funeral.

Ohio Governor DeWine signed a law introducing stricter penalties for organized retail theft and created a specialized task force to tackle such crimes.

The Bogey Inn in Dublin is set to become an entertainment campus with a 27-hole putting course under rising Brands. It will retain its name but with a new concept.

The Columbus Police seek information on a December robbery where two women brandished knives and stole from a store on Refugee Rd. They fled in a black Nissan Rogue and remain unidentified.

A purse robbery occurred on Dec 15, 2024, leading to the victim's injury. Columbus Police seek public help to identify suspects using released photos.

Ex-Columbus officer Joel Mefford was sentenced to 50 months for stealing drugs from crime scenes and money laundering.

Ohio is preparing for a snowstorm on Friday after a brief period of clear conditions. Forecasts of 3.5 to 4 inches of snow are in effect, and a winter storm watch is in effect.

Former Columbus police officer Joel Mefford was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for stealing cocaine from crime scenes and facilitating its sale.

Ohio's muzzleloader hunters harvested 13,476 white-tailed deer from January 4 to 7, slightly up from the previous year. Coshocton County led the way with 544 deer checked.

Columbus Police are seeking public help in a felony theft case involving a suspect who stole two Apple watches on December 17. Detective McCotter is leading the investigation, and Crime Stoppers is offering an anonymous tip line.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to be cautious during winter, citing 8,104 incidents last year due to poor conditions and recommending safety measures like carrying emergency supplies and maintaining vehicles.

Upper Arlington has updated its community development fees affecting home remodeling and construction, with some costs rising and others lowered for transparency and cost recovery.

Ohio runners, bikers, and others will virtually race in the Run for the Trees, Happy Little 5K event, which supports forest conservation from April 19 to 27, 2025. Registration ends April 15, 2025.