Six individuals were indicted for a firearm straw purchasing conspiracy using stolen credit card information in Ohio and Georgia, with potential penalties of up to 10 years in prison.

A study reveals gun violence costs Columbus taxpayers $500 million annually, with each shooting incurring enormous expenses for police response, medical care, and incarceration.

The biological family of Darnell Taylor, a 5-year-old found dead in a sewage drain, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against 22 entities, claiming negligence.

Blue Angels members visited Rickenbacker International Airport to plan their 2025 Columbus Air Show performance, promising a mix of aviation displays. Tickets are available for the August event.

One person died in a shooting in South Columbus, after which the 19-year-old female victim was pronounced dead at a children's hospital. Witnesses provided information, but no suspect details are available yet.

The NWS has forecasted wet and potentially wintry weather for the Columbus and Cincinnati areas, including rain, gusty winds, and possible snow and slush accumulations later in the week.

Dayton Police are seeking public help to locate Nyla Blassingame, a 12-year-old girl missing since November 15 and believed to be trying to reach Columbus.

The Bob Crane Community Center is offering membership gift cards for the upcoming Spring opening. The cards are available in flexible amounts and tailored options based on residence and household. They can be purchased online or at the Parks & Rec office.

Lancaster announces its curbside yard waste collection schedule from April 1 to December 20. The schedule includes guidelines for proper bundling and a prohibition on mixing with other trash.

Park Road near Westerville is closed for six months due to construction, impacting traffic patterns with detours in place. The project aims to enhance a mixed-use path, with updates available on social media.

A shooting in Columbus occurred at a residence on Ellsworth Ave., with the victim critically injured but now stable. Police seek information from the public.

Columbus police have arrested 17-year-old Damire Harrison as a second suspect in a Demorest Road murder, urging the public to relay information to Detective Polgar or Crime Stoppers.

One person was shot on Mt. Vernon Ave, and Columbus Police are seeking public assistance in the investigation. The victim, who is expected to recover, self-transported to the hospital.