An audit reveals that Ohio's electronic checks for Medicaid in-home care services are largely unverified. This highlights the state's struggle to enforce the federal mandate for Electronic Visit Verification.

OSHP is increasing road safety efforts around Thanksgiving. It focuses on seatbelt use and impaired driving prevention, citing past holiday tragedies and stressing sober driving.

Maggie West received Ohio's Outstanding Youth Leadership Award for her community service and leadership, notably as a lifeguard and volunteer in STEM mentorship for girls.

Hilliard introduces a new lightweight pedestrian safety barricade system, debuting at the Tree Lighting event. The system is capable of stopping a truck and designed for easy deployment.

Police responded to a fatal shooting on N. 4th St. in Columbus, Ohio, on November 25. The victim died at OSU Main Hospital. The incident is under investigation, and authorities seek public assistance for information.

The Columbus Division of Police reports a hit-and-run on Frebis Avenue where an adult was seriously injured, and they seek public help to find the driver.

Little Palace Restaurant in Columbus is closing after 15 years due to lease issues with the new building owner.

A shooting in north Columbus resulted in one fatality near Weinland Park. The male victim died at the hospital, and the investigation is ongoing, with no suspects identified yet.

A zoning dispute persists between the Noor Islamic Cultural Center and Hilliard City Council over a facility's renovation, and the Islamic group is considering legal action.

The article describes a weather forecast for Columbus and Cincinnati. It predicts sunshine followed by clouds, rain, and potential snow with varying temperatures and minor travel impacts.

The Bob Crane Community Center is set to open in spring 2025, offering rentable spaces including an Event Center with a discount for early bookings and various rooms for diverse community events.

An adult was shot following a verbal altercation in Columbus and is expected to recover. The police seek information on the suspect and invite tips from the community.

An 18-year-old, Raheem Dawkins, died after being shot in Columbus. A man claiming self-defense is aiding the investigation. Witnesses are sought to help solve the case.