Lorenzo A. Winfield from Columbus was sentenced to 27 years for sexually exploiting and extorting over 25 victims.

Columbus City Schools Board faces public unrest over delayed school closure votes and financial concerns, alongside implementing new security measures at meetings.

Two former fiscal officers for the Village of Yorkville have repaid $29,086 to Ohio after an audit by the state's SIU identified mismanagement of funds involving late payments.

Sweetgreen is set to open in Columbus, Ohio, introducing its health-conscious salads and bowls in the Short North area, using locally sourced ingredients.

Two Grove City officers were suspended after Quinntel Bagley, charged with kidnapping, escaped custody outside a hospital. Bagley, a convicted sex offender, is still at large and accused of kidnapping the same victim again.

Laquandra Williams pleads guilty to the murder of her son, sentenced to life with a chance of parole after 18 years.

A cold front is expected to bring thunderstorms across Ohio with a dip in temperatures and humidity, while heat remains a concern. The National Weather Service advises caution for potential severe weather and visibility issues.

The band Chicago will perform at Mershon Auditorium in Columbus on November 14, with tickets going on sale August 9. They are notable for charting Top 40 albums across six decades.

Dublin will conduct mosquito spraying in the north zone on August 5 due to West Nile Virus detection, as part of Franklin County Public Health's mosquito management efforts.

A man's body was recovered from a retention pond in Columbus; his death is being investigated and is currently considered accidental. Authorities are working to identify him.

Columbus gas prices dropped 15 cents to an average of $3.46 per gallon according to NBC4i, with GasBuddy reporting the most and least expensive stations in the area.

A motorcycle crash on I-270 in Columbus resulted in critical injuries and caused major traffic delays. The westbound lanes were closed for several hours but reopened by evening.

The National Weather Service warns of persistent heat and possible thunderstorms in the Ohio Valley, with a cold front expected to bring cooler temperatures by Wednesday.