A statewide law enforcement effort led by the U.S. Marshals located 79 missing and endangered children ages 6 to 17 across Ohio during an August initiative known as Operation Meridian.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio, recently announced the hatching of two vulnerable Humboldt penguin chicks, named Romy and Michele, who will help educate visitors about wildlife conservation.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has expanded its probe into spring state testing after a vendor flagged irregularities at 52 additional school buildings, including several in Franklin County.

A new breakfast and lunch eatery, The BeckFast Place, has opened in German Village, taking over the former Whittier Street home of longtime restaurant Skillet.

Luxury home sales across the Columbus, Ohio area reached up to $2.5 million in August 2026, according to property records from local auditors' offices.

The Army ROTC program at The Ohio State University will host its 10th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Ohio Stadium, marking the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

The Central Ohio Transit Authority has launched Line 30, a new daily fixed bus route connecting Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Ohio State University, and Downtown Columbus every 30 minutes.

More than 15,000 visitors gathered at Northam Park in Upper Arlington, Ohio, on Monday for the city's annual Labor Day Arts Festival, which featured artwork from over 120 juried artists.