Local bakery known for viral cakes opening second location
Grandview is about to get a whole lot sweeter, as if that was even possible. Love Riley Cakes, a local bakery that’s quickly taking Central Ohio by storm due to their gorgeous, custom cakes and delectable treats available for walk-ins, is opening a second location at 1089 West 1st Avenue. An opening date has yet to...
Weinland Park community reels after couple’s killings
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Residents in Weinland Park have been anxiously awaiting answers from the Columbus Division of Police after the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe, who officials said were killed last week in their home. One longtime resident of the neighborhood said that while the incident is tragic and the...
Columbus police identify North Linden hit-skip victim, driver in custody
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The victim killed in a north Columbus hit-skip has been identified and one person is in custody, according to police. A spokesperson for the Columbus Division of Police told NBC4 that a person who was struck and killed by a vehicle near the intersection of Cleveland and Eddystone Avenues has...
A trail of warnings before a violent night: records show repeated attempts to get...
Documents reveal a trail of calls, expiring probate orders, and unanswered requests for help before two stabbings in Columbus. According to Columbus Police records, on October 3, 2025, just before 3 a.m., a woman named Chara Booth-Rice called to report a crime. "Someone was stabbed?" asked the dispatcher. "Yes,"...
Ohio Northern Lights Alert: Jan 8–9 Aurora Chance
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbus, OH – Ohioans may have a rare opportunity to spot the Northern Lights late Thursday night into early Friday, January 8–9, as increased solar activity pushes auroras farther south than usual....
Columbus library returns late fee, congratulates reader
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – There’s now proof that a kind of note can go a long way. Last weekend, staff at the Karl Road Columbus library branch found a note and $10 inside a returned book. In the note, Lily said she turned the book in the day after she found it was overdue. She […]
Ohio State Highway Patrol pursues teens accused of stealing a car
The Ohio State Highway Patrol released video of a pursuit involving three teenagers in a stolen car.
Ohio lawmakers call for inspections at county jail accused of serving ‘warden burgers’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — On Tuesday, three Ohio state legislators -- State Rep. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus), State Rep. Mark Sigrist (D-Grove City), and State Sen. Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) -- sent an urgent letter to Annete Chambers-Smith, director of the Ohio Department of Corrections, requesting the...
Ohio drag queen announces bid for Congress
An Ohio drag queen is hoping her next stage is in Washington, D.C. Toledo performer Sugar Vermonte – or David Gedert – has registered as a Libertarian in the race for the U.S. House of Representatives. You might remember Gedert in the national spotlight when he competed as...
Catholic conference shatters attendance records as 26,000 young people flock to faith event
Catholic conference SEEK 2026 breaks attendance records with over 26,000 young people across three cities, marking 24% growth and church vitality.
