The local hospitality industry is feeling the effect. “The whole immigration crackdown is definitely putting pressure on everybody,” said David Belknap, area executive chef at Shaner Management Corp. Belknap works with the AC Hotel brand, including overseeing the kitchen at Vaso in Dublin and the Foundry in Dayton.

Residents across Ohio can expect a mix of clouds and cooler temperatures this Halloween, with conditions varying slightly by city, according to AccuWeather. Cincinnati will see a mix of clouds and sun, with a high near 58 and a low around 45 degrees.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several portions of the highways in downtown Columbus will be closed this weekend as construction crews make progress on the I-70/I-71 Downtown Ramp Up project. Most of the closures will last from Friday evening and reopen before the Monday morning commute.

FC Cincinnati hosts Columbus Crew Oct. 27 in the first game of their best-of-three series in the Major League Soccer playoffs.

The family-friendly event will have officers and firefighters handing out candy and discussing safety during Halloween.

Philip Daniels is jailed without bond for allegedly raping three women after re-arrest following a previous release on lower bond.

Danielle Henry, 34, faces homicide and manslaughter charges after a deadly confrontation that began with a minor crash at a Kroger in Westerville.

Rachel Lustig, president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, said the 120-bed CHOICES shelter could be forced to drop to 48 beds.