"Hello world, hello 2026."

The ATM was located at a nearby apartment complex, Gahanna police said.

OSHP said a 16-year-old boy driving a 1999 Ford Ranger was heading east on County Road 59 when he drove off the left side of the roadway and hit a tree.

Court records say 41-year-old Sharon Sakoulos confessed to putting a plastic bag over her daughter's head until she stopped responding or moving.

The shootings, which all occurred over about a 12-hour period, spanned from just after 7 p.m. on New Year's Eve to around 5:30 a.m. on New Year's Day.

Columbus police say two people were shot at a New Year's event on South Hamilton Road.

As of Wednesday, police had not announced any suspects.

Gov. DeWine’s statement comes as a surge of federal officers in Minnesota are following allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents.

Ohio's new laws in 2026 bring a minimum wage hike, cellphone restrictions in schools and protocols for Narcan use.

The Ohio Department of Health has reported the state’s first pediatric flu-associated death of the season.

A 56-year-old man has died after being struck by two vehicles while walking on U.S. Route 40 in Licking County.

Officials are preparing for a busy New Year’s Eve between Cotton Bowl watch parties and winter weather on the radar and urging safety on Ohio’s roadways.

At the end of the review, the Board said Chapman “demonstrates partial effectiveness across standards, but significant areas for improvement remain."

Customers on SNAP, WIC, Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit and others are eligible for the program.

Emergency officials are urging people to plan ahead this New Year’s Eve.

At this time, Albert said there is no indication that this was a murder-suicide. No gun was found at the scene.

All lanes on Route 23 North are closed at London Groveport Road.

According to OSHP, 17 people were killed in 14 fatal crashes on Ohio roadways.

Ohioans for Cannabis Choice submitted their initial petition for certification.

Despite a drop in violent crime and homicides in Columbus this year, city leaders say domestic violence remains a growing and dangerous concern.