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.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced over $56 million in tax credits to rehabilitate historic buildings across the state to boost local economies and preserve community identity.

A gunshot victim in Columbus, Ohio, is expected to survive after an attack. Police are investigating the incident and are asking for public assistance with any information.

One person was wounded in a shooting on Dresden Street, Columbus. Police are investigating and seeking community assistance; no arrests have been made yet.

A former Columbus police officer, John Castillo, was sentenced to 46 months in prison for stealing and selling cocaine, which he was supposed to combat as part of his duty.

Upper Arlington revives its annual Light Up Arlington event, inviting residents to decorate their homes and share their festive spirit by registering online to be added to a digital map for public viewing.

Columbus police seek public help to identify a burglary suspect interrupted by a homeowner on Hamlet Street, circulating a photo of the individual and offering anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers.

Columbus Police report a man named Robert Smith was fatally shot while sitting in a van, and they've charged James Locke with murder in connection with the death.

ODOT District 1 seeks feedback on its 2026 road projects, including resurfacing and reconstruction across several Ohio counties. By December 20, public comments on the details of the proposals provided online will be essential for project outcomes.

Columbus Police Department is seeking information on a robbery at a local store where the clerk was assaulted and money stolen. The suspect is described, and the public is asked to help.

Milestone 229, a popular American cuisine restaurant in Columbus, announced on Facebook its closure on December 31 due to lease disagreements with the city.