A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to multiple hunting violations in Ohio and received fines, gear forfeiture, and license revocation. Two other men were also convicted and faced similar penalties.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has allocated $7.5 million in safety grants to 28 colleges for campus security enhancements such as improved locks, surveillance systems, and lighting.

An Arctic cold front brought snow and frigid temperatures to Columbus and Cincinnati, with the coldest night yet. More snow is expected later in the week, followed by a brief warm-up before temperatures drop again.

Marion City Hall will close for MLK Day, but essential services such as sanitation, buses, and the senior center will operate normally.

The Licking County Board of Commissioners sells obsolete items via Internet auction per ORC Section 307.12. The process is managed on the Govdeals website, and payment is required within five days of the auction's close.

Upper Arlington officials issue the last call for Community Award nominations, celebrating local heroes in five categories by January 17. Details are on the city's website.

A shooting occurred on Clarendon Ave. in Columbus, with police responding and the victim now stable. Investigators seek witnesses, with Det. Rees as the contact person.

Columbus police are seeking help after a robbery on Noe Bixby Road where a woman's car was taken at gunpoint while she was fueling up, with no injuries reported.

Don DePerro, the former president and CEO of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, has died at the age of 66. The cause of his death remains undisclosed. He served the Chamber since 2016 and was succeeded by Derrick Clay in 2025.

The National Weather Service forecasts light snow and frigid temperatures for Ohio. A cold weather advisory is possible mid-week, and snow will transition to rain by the weekend.

Ohio Governor DeWine unveils the first universal changing station for diverse abilities at an I-71 rest area, part of a plan for 29 such facilities across the state.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reminds people no ice is completely safe and stresses caution during winter activities, offering safety tips and resources on their website.

January is National Radon Action Month, a time when the EPA highlights radon as a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The agency urges home testing and mitigation, and Lancaster, Ohio, offers free home assessments for radon and other hazards.