The son who helped pass Esther's Law warns draft Ohio bills could let care providers control in‑room cameras and footage after a local facility was cited.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday with locally heavy downpours; highs near 83°F. Midweek brings hotter, more humid weather with heat indexes near 100°F.

A bipartisan bill would force JobsOhio to submit to standard audits and disclose sponsorships after the agency's $60K podcast sponsorship drew criticism.

Microsoft told Ohio lawmakers it will end NDAs and stop asking for property‑tax abatements on future data centers. The pledge won’t erase past deals and critics say policy changes still need law.

A federal lawsuit says Columbus police left a 1994 rape investigation to languish for decades, and the victim — filing as Jane Doe — is now suing the city and Franklin County. The suit follows a later arrest and a judge’s decision to dismiss the criminal case.

Dayton International says it lost 196 scheduled New York flights and is offering airlines fee waivers and marketing support to bring nonstop service back.

The Kroger on High Street in Columbus’ University District closed Sunday after a shooting, sending police to the scene and disrupting shopping near OSU.

One Ohio ticket won $50,000 in Saturday's Powerball draw while the jackpot rolled to an estimated $225 million ahead of Monday's drawing.

Columbus will move water and sewer customers from quarterly to monthly billing in July as upgraded meters and a new billing system allow automated monthly reads.

Hot, humid afternoon with scattered storms possible. Heavier downpours are more likely late Tuesday into Wednesday.

The Columbus Arts Festival takes over the Scioto Mile next weekend with juried artists, multiple stages, family activities and a fashion runway. Expect crowds and hands‑on fun.

Two adults were shot Saturday night on East Hinman Avenue in Columbus' Hungarian Village. Police say the victims are stable while detectives investigate.

Columbus police arrested 22‑year‑old Mettelus Epps on June 4 in connection with a May 14 Lakeside Drive shooting that left a person seriously injured.