Columbus City Schools has appointed new assistant principals at three schools, with Aimee Pace at Devonshire Elementary, Travis Dunlap at Starling K-8, and Michelle Nathan at Wedgewood Middle School.

A man was stabbed to death in Newark and his daughter is charged with his murder. She was found with stab wounds and hospitalized. The case is under investigation.

LL Flooring, previously known as Lumber Liquidators, is closing 94 stores amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with several closures in central Ohio, and seeks a buyer while aiming to maintain normal operations.

A man died following a five-hour standoff with police near Ohio State University after shots were fired during a reported burglary. The incident, involving 21-year-old Asante Miller, ended tragically and is under investigation.

Franklin County Public Health will spray for mosquitoes in Dublin on August 12 to combat West Nile Virus after local tests confirmed mosquito specimens with the disease.

Ohio allocates $106.9 million to clean up 61 contaminated sites across 22 counties, funding both remediation and assessment to spur economic development.

The NWS in Wilmington forecasts increased clouds and a chance of light showers for Ohio, with mild temperatures in the 80s and lows in the 50s and 60s. Rain chances persist midweek, with clearer conditions for aviation.

Police and a suspect exchanged gunfire in Columbus’s University District, resulting in a standoff, with no injuries reported. The incident began with an alleged break-in.

A person was critically injured in a north Columbus shooting, with police seeking three male suspects. The location is possibly a gentlemen's club. Details and motives are still unclear.

Columbus Police resolved a standoff with Michael Oswalt following a multi-vehicle crash and disruptions on I-70 and I-71, requiring SWAT intervention.

The NWS forecasts cooler-than-normal temperatures and dry conditions for Ohio, with clear skies and highs ranging from the upper 70s to low 80s into mid-week, and no significant rainfall in sight.

Ohio Governor DeWine announced the resignation of ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks and the nomination of Pamela Vest Boratyn as his successor, pending Senate approval.

Governor Mike DeWine issued a proclamation to prepare state agencies to support communities affected by violent storms in Northeast Ohio, emphasizing protection and assistance in recovery efforts.