The Columbus Police Department won a Silver Award at the CopTech Forum for its innovative police technology, which includes a tech-enhanced Real Time Crime Center and new dispatch system.

The National Weather Service forecasts continued warmth with a potential shift to cooler, wet conditions early next week in the Columbus and Cincinnati areas.

Columbus Police are seeking help to find two endangered runaways, Durone Ellis (10) and Trinitee Nelson (14), last seen on the near east side of Columbus.

Malvin Love was killed in a hit-and-run on E. 5th Ave in Columbus, police are investigating and seeking information.

A man was fatally shot in northeast Columbus. Cordell Tatney, 28, was declared dead at a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing, and there are no suspects yet.

The National Weather Service forecasts light rain, high temperatures in the 70s-80s, and potential evening fog for the Columbus area. A dry weekend is ahead, and possible showers next week.

Ohio Governor DeWine has deployed 36 state troopers to Springfield schools following bomb threats, with measures to ensure student safety despite non-credible threats.

Two juveniles were arrested for a threat against Fairfield Union Local Schools in Fairfield County, following an FBI alert and an investigation by local authorities. Schools closed on Tuesday as a precaution.

The Columbus Police responded to a fatal shooting on Cleveland Ave. The victim died at OSU Main Hospital. The police are seeking information and have urged public cooperation.

The National Weather Service reports a low-pressure system in the southeast, bringing light rain and cloud cover to parts of Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington. Warm temperatures are expected with a dry weekend ahead.

Upper Arlington officials remind residents of political yard sign rules to balance expression and community aesthetics, with size limitations and a quantity cap.

Three suspects committed an aggravated robbery at a local business on E Main St., stealing energy drinks and alcohol while one brandished a gun. The Columbus Police seek public help to identify them.

A woman died in a car crash on Interstate 270 in Columbus, with two passengers injured and the other driver unharmed. Police are investigating the incident.