Shots fired in southeast Columbus sparked a police chase and an arrest, with no injuries reported. The situation unfolded near East Livingston Avenue, involving an exchange of gunfire with officers.

Ohio's Parents' Bill of Rights, sponsored by State Rep. D.J. Swearingen, has been signed into law to increase parental oversight of children's health in schools.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed three bills championed by State Rep. Thomas Hall. The bills focused on technology infrastructure, first responder privacy, and township government support.

Heidi Workman was sworn in as the State Representative for Ohio's 72nd House District, focusing on self-governance and fiscal policies to support local families and businesses.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 322, creating a grooming offense, to bolster child protection and hold accountable those who fail to report suspected child abuse.

The South Webster-Bloom Township Joint Fire District's fiscal officer faces a $1,079 recovery for late tax payments from 2017 to 2020, deemed negligent in an audit.

Meredith Craig was sworn in as the representative for Ohio's 77th House District, promising to push a conservative agenda focusing on tax cuts, economic growth, and gun rights.

Governor DeWine orders flags at half-staff in Franklin County and certain Columbus buildings to honor former Senator Ben Espy on the day of his funeral.

Ohio Governor DeWine signed a law introducing stricter penalties for organized retail theft and created a specialized task force to tackle such crimes.

The Bogey Inn in Dublin is set to become an entertainment campus with a 27-hole putting course under rising Brands. It will retain its name but with a new concept.

The Columbus Police seek information on a December robbery where two women brandished knives and stole from a store on Refugee Rd. They fled in a black Nissan Rogue and remain unidentified.

A purse robbery occurred on Dec 15, 2024, leading to the victim's injury. Columbus Police seek public help to identify suspects using released photos.

Ex-Columbus officer Joel Mefford was sentenced to 50 months for stealing drugs from crime scenes and money laundering.