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Columbus fire chief submits retirement notice amid probe of fatal fire truck crash
Columbus Fire Chief Jeff Happ was facing possible termination over his handling of a fatal 2023 crash.
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Police investigate attempted robbery as possible motive for fatal shooting inside northwest Columbus business
The shooting is under investigation.
Marysville school board president resigns following brain cancer diagnosis
Bill Keck was diagnosed with brain cancer in November. He said the effects of the treatment would prevent him from giving the position his full attention.
Family of 6 escapes house fire in Lancaster
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
1 dead after hit-and-run crash in North Linden
The crash happened at Cleveland and Eddystone avenues around 10:15 p.m., police said.
Worthington residents push back on deer removal program at city council meeting
Residents voiced safety and transparency concerns about Worthington’s deer removal program during Monday night’s City Council meeting.
Motorcyclist dead after crash with COTA bus in Groveport
Deputies were called on a report of a crash at Rohr Road and Gateway Court around 4:05 p.m.
Delaware city councilman resigns after 2nd arrest in 6 weeks
Cory Hoffman has served on city council since 2019. His current term was set to expire in November 2027.
Retired Ohio colonel, Venezuelan-American discuss hope, concern for Venezuela
Since Maduro took power in 2013, roughly 7 to 8 million Venezuelans have fled the country.
COTA introduces tap-to-pay technology on all buses
Riders can now tap their credit card, debit card or mobile wallet to ride COTA buses while paying the same rate as a daily or monthly pass.
Ohio minimum wage gets 30 cent increase in 2026
Roughly 150,000 Ohioans make the minimum wage, according to the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
Columbus police release video of person of interest in Weinland Park double homicide
No arrests have been made and investigators have not named any suspects in the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe.
DeWine details Ohio’s safeguards against child care fraud, addresses social media claims
DeWine and Kara Wente, the director of the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, shared what measures the state utilizes to combat potential fraud.
Franklin Park Conservatory closed as renovation of palm house begins
Big changes are coming to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
Caribbean travel disrupted after US operation to remove Maduro; hundreds of flights canceled
Although the FAA has since reopened the airspace, many travelers are still struggling to get home.
Cleveland’s only Venezuelan restaurant shares perspective on current conflict
A Venezuelan restaurant owner in Cleveland shares how recent events back home are resonating inside her small business.
Winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, Jan. 3: See how many Ohioans won prizes
Here are the winning numbers for Saturday, Jan. 3.
Ohio professor discusses fallout after US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro
International studies professor Dr. Glen Duerr said major uncertainty remains about what comes next for Venezuela and for U.S. involvement.
Legalized gambling linked to increased crime, study finds
A new study by two Rice University researchers found legal sports betting is associated with big increases in crime — especially assaults after home game upsets.
Ohio governor, advocates defend the state’s child care system amid Minnesota fraud claims
While DeWine said “people are rightfully concerned” about the Minnesota child care fraud allegations, he defended Ohio’s nearly 5,200 state-funded facilities.
