A Lancaster man was sentenced to life after pleading guilty in the 2025 killing of his 81‑year‑old neighbor. Authorities say the victim was found buried behind his home.

Police say one person was critically injured in an early-morning shooting on Columbus’ east side. Detectives are investigating and asking anyone with video or tips to come forward.

A federal judge handed Terrance P. Cummings 34 years after prosecutors said he groomed high school girls with drugs, money and gifts in exchange for sex and images.

A Tri-State family says Joshua Allen was placed on life support after an alleged beating inside Lebanon Correctional Institution; the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.

An early-morning shooting on Columbus's east side left a man in critical condition; he was taken to Grant Medical Center. Police have not identified suspects.

A community tip helped Franklin County deputies arrest a registered sex offender living near an elementary school; he faces a charge for failing to notify authorities of a change of address.

Whitehall police doubled patrols Wednesday for a warrant "blitz day" that officials say produced more than 15 arrests across the city.

The Ohio Black Expo's Riverfront CultureFest returns to Genoa Park over Memorial Day weekend with concerts, a parade and 100+ vendors.

After months of bargaining, Columbus educators ratified a two‑year agreement with modest raises — but many members say the deal still falls short.

Granville leaders warn a proposed 550‑home Heath subdivision could swell school enrollment by roughly a third and saddle local taxpayers with millions in new costs.

Cloudy Thursday with highs near 64°F. Showers likely Saturday; heat spikes to the 90s by Monday.

Lawmakers inserted a narrow carveout into SB19 that could let some Hillsdale‑style charters skip Ohio's approved ELA textbook rules after a $164M literacy push.

College GameDay will set up in Austin on Sept. 12 for Texas vs Ohio State. Expect big crowds and a national spotlight.