Springfield's Mayor Rue issued an emergency proclamation to strengthen public safety in response to false accusations and threats against the city's Haitian community.

Ohio State Highway Patrol seized 6 pounds of meth and arrested three individuals from a 2012 Hyundai Sonata on I-75.

A massive fire at Columbus Auto Shredding engulfed junk cars and shut down roads, with firefighters battling the blaze and monitoring for toxic releases. No injuries or building damage were reported.

The Ohio Valley is experiencing a warm spell with possible showers and thunderstorms as a weak front approaches, according to the National Weather Service.

Shots fired on N. High Street in Columbus led to one non-fatal injury. Columbus Police, seeking information, urge witnesses to contact Detective Shotwell or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.

A motorcyclist is critically injured after a collision with a truck in Columbus, with police investigating the incident.

Authorities found Kristin Bailey and her son Kesean safe in Columbus after a statewide alert. No charges are expected against Bailey, who was last seen in a university hoodie.

Community leaders in Columbus celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Long Street Bridge and Cultural Wall, a landmark symbolizing unity and heritage in the city.

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.