Olentangy Orange High School Principal Monica Asher was placed on administrative leave after sending a controversial message following Trump's election victory.

A Columbus man received an 11-year prison sentence for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving narcotics mailed from Arizona to Columbus.

Ohio State wrestler Sammy Sasso returned to the mat 453 days after being shot, competing at a higher weight class and winning, showcasing a remarkable comeback and perseverance.

Columbus City Schools Board is considering closing or merging nine schools, which could save $9 million annually. Discussions involve public input, but tensions arose in a recent meeting due to differing approaches to the decision-making process.

Ohio Department of Commerce releases a free Holiday Gift Budgeting Guide to help Ohioans manage spending during the festive season. Average winter holiday spending is expected to reach $902 per person.

Luvata, Ohio, is expanding its Delaware facilities, adding 50 jobs to support the electric vehicle market. A new 128,000-square-foot space will be unveiled after a November 8 ceremony.

Nominations for Upper Arlington's 2025 Wall of Honor, recognizing notable past residents, are open. The latest honoree will be honored at a ceremony on May 18.

Officer Jeff Long of the Hilliard Police has been honored with the STAR award by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office for exemplifying selflessness, teamwork, accountability, and respect.

A young male was fatally shot in Mt. Vernon, Columbus. Police arrived, but no suspects have been detained. This is the city's 105th homicide this year.

The Columbus Police Academy graduates its 145th class with a badge-pinning ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday. The 39 new officers have completed over 30 weeks of training.

The National Weather Service reports showers and cloudy skies in Columbus and Cincinnati. Cloud cover will continue into the weekend, potentially causing light precipitation. The pattern will be unsettled, with chances of snow next week.

Ohio AG Dave Yost files a lawsuit against ZoomInfo Technologies over allegations of securities fraud, aiming to recover $75.9 million lost by state pension funds.

London Police officers saved a 5-year-old autistic boy from a creek in Madison County, Ohio, rescuing him from 40-degree water after a quick response to his disappearance.