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COLUMBUS, Ohio — After many within the Columbus community spent three days searching for 5-month-old Kason Thomas, who went missing with his twin brother Kyair on Monday, the whole family was reunited late Thursday evening.  What You…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — More than 700 K-12 schools in Ohio will share in $57.8 million for security upgrades in the latest grants awarded through a state program. The 708 schools in 57 counties are getting up to $100,000 each for “physical…

LONDON, Ohio — Law enforcement officials from across the state gathered Thursday to remember those killed in the line of duty. The State of Ohio had the 34th annual Ohio Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony at the Ohio Peace Officers…

West Salem, Ohio — Earlier this week, Lt. Philip Wigal, who served with the Town and County Fire District in West Salem, was killed while responding to an accident. What You Need To Know Lt. Philip Wigal was struck and killed along…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Elizabeth Finnegan has worked to make an impact at the Columbus Department of Fire since she arrived about five years ago.  What You Need To Know Elizabeth Finnegan's home burned down when she was a child She was…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Police receives tens of thousands of domestic violence or domestic dispute calls for service each year. One of those calls has led to a wrongful death lawsuit and questions about how police…