Mild weather in Columbus and Cincinnati will transition to chillier temperatures, with an active week of disturbances bringing rain and potentially reaching lower 60s before colder air sets in.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose emphasized the significance of every vote after close local elections, urging voter participation and preparedness for upcoming elections while providing resources for potential candidates.

Ohio hunters harvested 17,373 white-tailed deer in a weekend hunt, showing an increase from the previous year's count, with out-of-state visitors also actively participating.

A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Columbus, the driver fled, and the vehicle is sought by police, who are asking for public assistance.

A Christmas morning shooting in Columbus left 30-year-old Demetris Mitchell dead. The suspect fled in a maroon Ford, and police sought public assistance to find them.

An Ohio corrections officer, Andrew Lansing, was killed by an inmate on Christmas at Ross Correctional Institution; the inmate has since been transferred, and an investigation is underway.

The Ohio region is expected to experience a pause in rain before more unsettled weather arrives later. Moderate temperatures are forecasted for the short term, and a mix of conditions is anticipated heading into the weekend.

Firefighters in East Columbus rescued several dogs from a house fire on Winner Avenue; no human injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Ohio auditors found that Caregiver Grove Behavioral Health LLC improperly received $1.75 million in Medicaid payments and may need to repay $1.96 million—the provider billed for unsupported or unauthorized services.

The National Weather Service predicts a gray, rainy Christmas Day in the Columbus and Cincinnati areas, with temperatures near or above normal. Unsettled weather is expected to continue over the weekend.

Columbus Police are searching for 8-day-old Karla Sullivan, missing since December 20 and believed to be with her mother, Rosetta Sullivan. The public is urged to help find the endangered infant.

The National Weather Service forecasts mild weather with some disturbances and rain for Ohio leading up to the holiday weekend, keeping temperatures warm for late December.

Two people died, and one is in critical condition after a Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed on Williams Road in Columbus. The accident, which occurred early in the morning, is under investigation.