Ohio residents are advised to prepare for mixed weather, with warm temperatures and potential thunderstorms forecasted by the NWS for the Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington areas.

Kurt M. Karns was convicted of gross sexual imposition involving a minor and sentenced to 16 years in prison by the Fairfield County Court. He will also register as a sex offender.

Dublin's Eiterman Road is set for a major overhaul starting this June, with added features including new paving, sidewalks, and stormwater management, leading to temporary closures and expected completion by October 2025.

Coffman Park Pavilion in Dublin will undergo pavement repairs starting April 28, including accessibility improvements, temporarily disrupting the area.

Upper Arlington is repairing storm-related damage beneath North Parkway Drive, requiring additional pipe replacement and road closures until at least April 18, with asphalt work beginning April 21. Residents retain driveway access during repairs.

Kenneth Wilson joins the National Forum for Black Public Administrators Board after serving as NACA President.

Columbus Police and Fire conducted an active shooter drill at Polaris Fashion Place early in the morning, before mall hours, to prepare first responders.

Ohio Governor DeWine responds to the impending Pixelle paper mill closure in Chillicothe, affecting 826 workers, by deploying ODJFS to aid with employment services.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose launched a new election history data dashboard for increased transparency, providing easy access to past election results and voting patterns.

Sergeant Kevin Singleton retired from the Columbus Police after nearly 24 years, celebrated for his integrity and the influence he had on colleagues and the community.

The National Weather Service reports a weather shift in Columbus and Cincinnati, with rising temperatures and potential showers, wind gusts, and thunderstorms towards the weekend.

A man was arrested for a shooting on a Columbus freeway where one person was injured. The Columbus Police charged 33-year-old DeWayne Pittman with Felonious Assault.

Upper Arlington has launched an online bidding platform for contractors to access and respond to RFPs and RFQs, emphasizing transparency, equal opportunity, and compliance with its affirmative action policy.