Ohio State evacuates Lawrence Tower over mold, offering new housing options and financial credit amidst air-quality tests. Students face relocations during exams and holidays.

The National Weather Service reports improving weather for Columbus and Cincinnati, OH, with a dry weekend ahead. Rain is expected to return Monday, with cooler temperatures and possible snow by Thursday.

7 Brew Coffee opens a new drive-thru location in Hilliard. The company focuses on fast service and kindness, and the location features double lanes and a walk-up area for customers.

Downtown Hilliard encourages local holiday shopping, with neighborhood shops offering unique gifts and Angela Zody promoting the area's boutiques and festive events.

Hilliard police warn of a scam involving couriers collecting cash from victims, often seniors, under pretenses such as bank or tech security issues.

Upper Arlington calls for nominations for the 2024 Community Awards to honor notable contributions in various categories. Nominations are open until January 17, 2025.

Columbus Police seek information on a man who stole a child's bike in plain sight from a residence on Park Rd. A photo of the suspect and his black Chevy Avalanche has been circulated.

Columbus City Schools received accolades for their counseling programs at the All Ohio Counselors Conference, with four district schools recognized for excellence in student support.

The Salem Garden Collaborative at Salem Elementary received the “Community Collaboration Project of the Year” award from Franklin Park Conservatory for their educational gardening program.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine endorses initiatives to improve mental health services and reduce the burden on the state's near-capacity psychiatric hospitals.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled in favor of Obetz in its tax dispute with Franklin County, preventing future withholding but denying recovery of funds already distributed.

Columbus Police are investigating an early morning shooting on E. Main Street where an adult victim sustained non-fatal injuries. Detective J. Valiski urges witnesses to contact law enforcement with information.

Columbus Police arrested two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting on November 14. The victim was pronounced dead shortly after medics arrived. The investigation is ongoing, as detectives seek further information and urge public tips.