Central Ohioans can look for mostly cloudy skies, morning snow showers, and a colder, blustery afternoon.

The state is predicting a budget shortfall between $733 million and $1.9 billion for the 2009 fiscal year.

It was a rough start for thousands of commuters after a number of accidents around Central Ohio. This fatal accident in Marengo involved a tractor-trailer and a minivan.

NBC 4 reported that a fatal accident happened on Interstate 71 northbound, south of State Route 61, around 7:30 a.m Wednesday morning.

Police are looking for suspects after a woman was shot at an east-side motel Wednesday morning.

Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday at a downtown Manhattan residence, and police said drugs may have been a factor. He was 28.

Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson quit the Republican presidential race on Tuesday, after a string of poor finishes in early primary and caucus states.

A robbery suspect is behind bars, and the Columbus Fire Bomb Squad checked a suspicious package that she left behind Tuesday morning.

Investigators hoped a boost in reward money would bring a solid lead in the case of a missing Loudonville woman.

A 12-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after a fire broke out at 2601 Coral Ridge Ave. late Monday night.

According to reports, a four-vehicle accident on I-71 southbound closed the freeway on the north side of the city.

The father of a missing Ohio State student is offering $8,000 for information on the whereabouts of a missing local woman until 6 p.m. Monday night.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations began early Monday with the 23rd annual breakfast and its keynote speaker Reverend Dr. James Lawson Jr.

The U.S. Marshals released a new list of most-wanted fugitives and are looking for tips that lead to their arrests.

Two brothers who were reported missing Friday night are found safe.

Family and friends of 17-year-old Dennis Lewis are shocked, distraught and desperate for answers. “I only have one twin now,” Dennis’ mother said.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding the risks that giving a young child cough or cold medicine may pose.

A domestic violence arrest warrant led to a SWAT situation Wednesday night.

A murder investigation evolved into something else as the truth slowly unraveled Thursday morning.

UPDATE: Police have released the name of the man who was struck and killed after running out on I-270 Wednesday night.

Interstate 270 North on the city's southwest side was closed for more than three hours after a pedestrian was hit and killed.

A man who reportedly confessed to raping as many as 30 local boys has been indicted.

What started as a typical traffic stop took a fateful turn as a girlfriend gave up one of Central Ohio's most-wanted criminals.

Columbus Police are asking for help identifying a suspected female thief. Detectives said she used a stolen credit card at a local CVS pharmacy.

A woman calls for help after falling in a local park. She doesn’t speak English. A man takes the phone and it goes dead. Why couldn't authorities find her?

On Tuesday afternoon two school buses were involved in minor accidents.

A Marion man has admitted to making up a carjacking story, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Twelve-year-old Shadaria Johnson returned home early this morning and was recovered without incident.

U.S. Route 62 was down to one lane of passable traffic for more than three hours Tuesday morning after a tractor-trailer overturned.

A Columbus Firefighter is in hot water after Columbus Police said he tried to get back at a man he thinks burglarized his father’s home.