Columbus Police seek help in the abduction case of Ashley Freestone by Richard Patridge, who is considered armed and dangerous with past felony warrants.

Hilliard Police offer guided tours at First Responders Park on 9/11 anniversary with memorial bell-ringing; the park features WTC steel and honors fallen responders.

USDA designates 22 Ohio counties as disaster areas due to severe drought, enabling emergency loans for farmers.

Columbus City Schools names Alexandria Miller and Kendra McGaughy as the new principals for Ecole Kenwood and Hubbard Elementary Schools, respectively.

Ohio officials are appealing a court decision halting enforcement of a law that bans foreign campaign funding, specifically affecting statewide ballot campaigns.

The Ohio Juvenile Justice Working Group has proposed 26 reforms aimed at overhauling the state's juvenile justice system, with Governor DeWine stressing the importance of enhancing rehabilitation and outcomes for incarcerated youth.

Ohio's AG Dave Yost has sent a cease-and-desist to Columbus City Schools for not providing transport to private and charter school students, which is required by law.

Ohio AG Dave Yost has asked the state Supreme Court to dismiss a filing by Ballot Board members challenging the approved language for Issue 1 on redistricting reform. Yost argues such actions undermine democracy.

Two Columbus police officers were injured while apprehending armed robbery suspects after a car chase and crash. Suspects are facing felony charges, a firearm was recovered.

Nicholas Anderson was arrested for downloading and distributing child sex abuse material and for not registering as a sex offender. He lived near a school and confessed to possessing such materials.

Circleville's City Council terminated their city clerk amid a string of administrative turmoil, marking a pattern of dismissals within the city's government.

A traffic accident in north Columbus injured three people, causing the closure of the Tamarack and East Dublin Granville Road intersection for investigation.

The Bay Area is set to enjoy warm temperatures with clear skies until a cold front brings potential rain by Friday and a significant temperature drop over the weekend.