Brandarius Agnew has been found guilty of murdering William Dammond, with the Franklin County judge delivering the verdict and sentencing scheduled for Jan. 14, 2025.

The City Hall Improvement Project in Westerville will centralize services. City departments will relocate during the 18-24 month renovation, and public meetings will move to the Justice Center in January 2025.

Columbus Police are investigating a shooting in Sterling Lane after a victim with gunshot wounds was taken to the hospital, detectives seek public assistance.

Mold and mushrooms caused by a water leak in Lawrence Tower at Ohio State University have caused health concerns and led to the relocation of around 40 students.

A 6-year-old shot his 4-year-old brother with a found handgun at their South Charleston home. The younger child sustained a grazed arm but is stable. Investigations continue, with no charges filed yet.

Worthington City Schools is debating allowing religious release time for LifeWise Academy amidst concerns over church-state separation and potential student coercion, awaiting the outcome of a state bill that could mandate such policies.

The National Weather Service forecasts persistent gray skies and showers for Ohio. Conditions will gradually improve as high pressure moves in towards the weekend, but a cooler weather pattern is expected early next week.

A Jackson County volunteer fire chief was sentenced to a year in prison for diverting over $200,000 from the fire department's funds for personal use.

A driver was critically injured in a vehicle fire after crashing into a pillar on I-71 in Columbus, causing significant traffic disruptions during early morning rush hour.

Mayor Ginther proposes a $1.23 billion budget for Columbus in 2025, focusing on safety, housing, and support for youth and vulnerable populations, with significant funding for police and fire departments.

Jessica Gibson has been appointed the new fiscal officer for the City of Hilliard, whose responsibilities include accounting and financial reporting.

A critical car crash on I-71 in Columbus involving a Dodge Ram hitting a pillar is being investigated by the police; the driver is in severe condition.

Columbus Police responded to a shooting on Republic Avenue, where they found one person shot. The victim is hospitalized but expected to survive. An investigation is underway, with the assailant still at large.