The Columbus City School Board voted to close five schools as part of a realignment strategy. The decision, which was met with mixed reactions among parents and staff, will be phased in from the 2026-27 school year.

Mixed precipitation is expected in Ohio, with a rainy morning commute and possible light snow accumulations. Conditions will improve late afternoon with a drier and cooler weekend ahead.

AWS plans to invest an additional $10 billion in Ohio data centers, bringing its total projected investment to over $23 billion by 2030, promising economic growth and tech jobs.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose received a suspicious package containing a powdery substance at his home, which prompted a comprehensive law enforcement response.

Columbus police investigate a triple homicide after three women were found shot on South Ohio Avenue. Local residents and victims' families seek answers.

A Columbus after-hours club, Sabor Latino, was closed due to numerous criminal incidents and safety violations. The city obtained a court order to shutter the establishment.

Columbus police investigate a shooting on Kelton Avenue on December 16. A victim is recovering, suspects and motives remain unknown. Witnesses are urged to contact authorities.

Columbus Police name Sierra Muse, Dawn Clover, and Tiffany Parrish as victims in a December 14th triple homicide, seeking public assistance in the investigation.

Rep. Pizzulli toured Manchester Local School District, focusing on equitable school funding, particularly for rural Appalachian areas, aligning with Ohio's Fair School Funding Plan.

A former Hocking County Commissioner, Jessica Dicken, owes $191.84 after a special audit uncovered $25,000 in fraudulent activities, including theft. She'd previously paid restitution for illicit credit card use.

Ohio leads a class-action lawsuit against ZoomInfo, alleging the company engaged in securities fraud, resulting in a $75.9 million loss for state pension funds.

Local authorities are investigating the death of Kylene Young, who was found deceased at a residence in Columbus. Her death is being treated as a homicide. Police urge the public to provide any helpful information.

Kaelan Amerson was fatally shot after an alleged drug deal robbery near an elementary school in Jefferson Township, with suspect Nicko Matthews-Cooper charged but still at large.