Columbus OH

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A new Ohio bill would allow school districts to accept mental health days as excused absences. Dubbed the Student Wellness Act, Senate Bill 330 was introduced in late November to codify mental health days for students. State Sen. Willis E. Blackshear, Jr. (D-Dayton) introduced the bill, which...

OHIO — The Van Wert Police Department is warning families to be alert for drug-related paraphernalia after a possible overdose sent a person to the hospital over the weekend. According to a police department press release, officers and medics responded Sunday to a report of a possible overdosein the 700 block of...

The major home improvement store, Menards, allegedly sent out a misleading rebate program to customers, and now is paying out millions.

PET owners risk criminal penalties and may be forced to ‘terminate’ their dogs under a new law designed to prevent animal attacks. Lawmakers are looking to strengthen penalties on dog owners whose dogs attack and seriously harm another person. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a new law titled...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After consecutive weeks of a price-cycling increase in the state of Ohio, the cost of a gallon of gasoline significantly dropped over the previous week, just in time for holiday travel. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices fell 33.7 cents from...

On Saturday, two events were hosted with similar agendas: denouncing ICE’s presence and sharing resources.

OHIO — An Endangered Missing Adult Alert has been issued for a woman reported missing in Champaign County. According to the Champaign County Communications Center, Ruth Watts, 70, was last seen around 6:30 a.m. walking away from her home on East Court Street in Urbana. Authorities say she has not returned home since....

One Ohio-based Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was convicted this year of abusing women and another was arrested on such charges. That has an advocate for immigrants calling on the agency to explain what it’s doing to screen agents as it seeks to rapidly grow its ranks. ICE didn’t...

OHIO — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of stealing a cash register from a business early Monday morning. According to University Circle Police Department, the theft occurred at approximately 1:38 a.m. at J & L Market and Garden Center, located in the 11700 block of Euclid...

Reynoldsburg Division of Police launches a novel program designed to help make traffic stops less stressful for individuals with developmental disabilities. Named the Blue Envelope Program, the initiative was rolled out in an effort to streamline communication between law enforcement and drivers or passengers with...