Officer Quinn Izar of the Hilliard Police Department was honored by MADD for his efforts in preventing impaired driving. This is the second year he has received this recognition.

Jonathan Pigram was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of two individuals outside a Columbus bar in 2023. He will not be eligible for parole for 52 years.

Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher received the Auditor of State Public Integrity Award for fighting corruption. She successfully prosecuted cases with Ohio's SIU, leading to convictions of officials misusing public funds.

A shooting on Beechcroft Rd in Columbus left one man wounded following a verbal altercation, the suspect remains at large as police seek public assistance.

Grandview Heights police are searching for a suspect after an attempted abduction of a woman in a local parking lot. The suspect, who wore a mask, is believed to have fled in a gold Chevrolet Cruz.

Ohio State Representative Jean Schmidt expressed disappointment in her colleagues for not adding the Second Amendment Preservation Act to Senate Bill 58 and is determined to continue advocating for gun rights.

Ohio's ODNR has announced the addition of at least ten new observation wells in Northwest Ohio to monitor and study the state's groundwater resources.

The Ohio House passed a resolution recognizing perinatal mental health challenges to support new and expecting mothers, as advocated by State Rep. Sharon Ray.

Ohio man ordered to pay $35,071.73 for illegal shooting of a trophy deer, with total restitution of $39,696.73, a 10-year hunting ban, and property forfeiture.

The Ohio Department of Commerce warns against holiday gift card scams, advising consumers to buy from reputable sources and keep receipts to avoid fraud.

The Ohio Attorney General's office issues shopping tips for the holiday season to help prevent fraud and ensure secure purchases, also covering safety for internet-connected toys.

A Franklin County grand jury did not indict two Whitehall police officers in the shooting death of Santiago A. Munoz after he reached for a weapon during a confrontation.

The National Weather Service forecasts a slight warming trend with widespread rain for the Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington areas. Temperatures will stabilize, and the expected rainfall could cause potential flooding.