A former Hocking County Commissioner, Jessica Dicken, owes $191.84 after a special audit uncovered $25,000 in fraudulent activities, including theft. She'd previously paid restitution for illicit credit card use.

Ohio leads a class-action lawsuit against ZoomInfo, alleging the company engaged in securities fraud, resulting in a $75.9 million loss for state pension funds.

Local authorities are investigating the death of Kylene Young, who was found deceased at a residence in Columbus. Her death is being treated as a homicide. Police urge the public to provide any helpful information.

Kaelan Amerson was fatally shot after an alleged drug deal robbery near an elementary school in Jefferson Township, with suspect Nicko Matthews-Cooper charged but still at large.

The National Weather Service predicts dry weather in Columbus and Cincinnati today, with rain coming Wednesday. Temperatures will be slightly above normal before a cold front brings cooler conditions later in the week.

Amazon Web Services plans to invest $10 billion in Ohio for data center infrastructure expansion, expected to create high-paying jobs and strengthen the state's tech industry by 2030.

A Nashport man pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and failing to provide care, resulting in his father's death due to neglect and severe medical complications.

Bob Crane Community Center offers gift cards for last-minute holiday shopping. These cards are applicable to memberships, and a detailed pricing chart guides gift amount choices for residents and non-residents.

One person was seriously injured in a shooting in northeast Columbus, with the victim now in stable condition. The motives and suspects remain unknown while police seek public assistance.

The NWS Wilmington reports mild, wet weather for Columbus and Cincinnati, with a colder shift later in the week. Early fog and steady temperatures are expected, and a more apparent weekend is expected after mixed precipitation on Friday.

A fire in Springfield resulted in two deaths, the incident is under investigation, and the community is urged to have working smoke alarms and escape plans.

A single-vehicle crash occurred near downtown Columbus early Saturday morning, leading to a serious injury and the temporary closure of a highway ramp for investigation.

Columbus police arrested Haikiem Graham, 39, for the fatal shooting of Darrell Hambrick on E. Moler Street. Hambrick was rushed to the hospital but later died.