George Shillcock

The city of Circleville appointed a new police chief after more than a year of upheaval at the department. Kenny Fisher was sworn in Monday.

Charity Dreyer, 21, was indicted by a grand jury in Franklin County for allegedly murdering her 9-month-old child in September

There is no organized opposition to the LinkUs sales tax levy on the ballot in central Ohio. But the League of Women Voters' list of pros and cons gives clues to what some concerns may be over the proposed transit expansion.

As of the Friday before the 2024 general election, the total number of early votes cast have surpassed the last general election before the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of mail-in votes so far has dropped significantly, compared to 2020, when many voted by mail because of the pandemic.

A Franklin County jury found former Columbus police officer Adam Coy guilty on charges of murder, reckless homicide and felonious assault

One man died in a shooting Tuesday on Columbus' northeast side.

Ohio State University election law experts and students are gathering at WOSU's headquarters in Columbus to watch election results and are tracking litigation and irregularities at the polls on Tuesday.

The levy would fund a plan called LinkUs by COTA and its supporters. The LinkUs plan would create five bus rapid transit routes through the city with dedicated bus lanes, elevated boarding platforms and other amenities that COTA says will streamline and speed up transit.

Shayla Favor will succeed current Franklin County Prosecutor Gary Tyack, a Democrat, who took office four years ago.

Columbus City Schools is seeing an influx of Haitian students that is putting pressure on teachers in several district buildings.