A man died after a north Columbus shooting last Thursday night, with reports suggesting he was shot while allegedly breaking into a home. Police are investigating; self-defense is being considered.

Ohio's weather is stable. High pressure is building in, bringing dry conditions and mild temperatures into the weekend. A warm-up is expected early next week before a cooldown post-front.

Liberty Road in Delaware, Ohio, reopens early after a swift culvert replacement project, improving stormwater management and reducing travel disruption.

Police found 37-year-old Martin Valdivia shot dead outside a Columbus apartment, suspect Jose Guzman Castaneda is in custody. The circumstances are under investigation.

Hilliard holds its sixth Cram the Cruiser event, collecting new winter wear for local students in need. Donations are welcome until December 1 at select drop-off points.

Pine Coast Cafe opens its first Ohio location in Hilliard. It offers sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, coffee, and ice cream, with a focus on fresh ingredients and halal options.

Hilliard's annual pumpkin composting program provides a green way to dispose of pumpkins from Nov. 1 to Dec. 2. Pumpkins are placed in designated bins near the Hilliard Municipal Building.

Martin Valdivia was found dead from a gunshot wound in Columbus. Jose D. Guzman Castaneda has been arrested concerning the incident, and investigations are ongoing.

Eric Dearth received a life sentence for raping a child under 13, with possible parole after 30 years and a Tier III sex offender status upon release.

Franklin County deputies critically injured a suspect during an arrest attempt at a Gahanna construction site, a gun was recovered, and an investigation is underway.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine reports a 9% drop in overdose deaths for a second year, outpacing the national average, with ongoing efforts in naloxone distribution and treatment expansion.

Bernard Clark McMillon, aka "Philly," was sentenced to 130 months for drug trafficking and firearms offenses in Columbus, Ohio.

A motorcyclist died in a crash with a box truck in Licking County, with the incident still under investigation.