Fentanyl Death Inside Jackson Pike Jail Rocks Franklin County, Columbus Man Sentenced
On Monday, March 23, 2026, a Franklin County man was sentenced after a fellow inmate, identified by family as Courtney Rhodes, died following what relatives and local reporting describe as exposure to fentanyl inside the county jail. Rhodes' family used the hearing to make an emotional plea for justice and to call...
Columbus Boyfriend Cops To Reckless Homicide In 2025 Slaying Of Girlfriend
A Columbus man has admitted to pulling the trigger in the 2025 killing of his girlfriend inside a University District apartment, pleading guilty Thursday to reduced charges that sharply cut his potential prison time. On March 12, 2026, Gage Smith entered guilty pleas to one count of reckless homicide with...
Trial date set for man accused of fatally shooting 2 co-workers at New Albany...
NEW ALBANY, Ohio — A date has been set for the trial of a man accused of fatally shooting two of his co-workers and wounding four more at a New Albany warehouse last year. Bruce Foster III was indicted on several charges, including four counts of aggravated murder and four counts of murder. If convicted, he faces...
Lancaster man recovers father’s ashes from stolen truck weeks after theft
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nearly a month after his Chevrolet pickup truck was stolen from a parking lot in downtown Columbus, Zach Miller has recovered what mattered most to him — his late father's ashes. Miller's truck was taken in late February, but unlike most vehicle thefts, the loss...
Reynoldsburg woman injured after driving off East Liverpool bridge
A Reynoldsburg woman was injured in a crash on Sunday after driving off of the on-ramp to the Jennings Randolph bridge in East Liverpool. The 31-year-old was traveling along State Route 39 before turning onto the bridge and, according to an East Liverpool Police report, overcorrected the turn. She crashed into the...
East Fifth Avenue On Edge As Masked Gunman Hits Same Block Three Times
Columbus police are asking for the public’s help tracking down a masked gunman after a trio of armed robberies shook the 2800 block of East Fifth Avenue. The robberies, reported on Feb. 16, Feb. 22 and most recently last Friday, all involved a suspect who pulled a tan semi‑automatic pistol and stole cigarettes, vape...
Mystery Body Pulled From Big Walnut Creek Jolts Northeast Columbus
A weekend walk along Big Walnut Creek turned grim on Saturday when a passerby spotted a body floating in the water, prompting a swift response from local authorities. First responders recovered the individual's remains and pronounced the person dead at the scene, according to officials. The Franklin County coroner's...
Body floating in Big Walnut Creek identified as missing woman
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A body found floating in Big Walnut Creek by passerby Friday afternoon has been identified as Angela Fair. The deceased was identified by the Franklin County Coroner. Fair had been reported by a family member as a Missing Person to the Blendon Township Police Department...
Ohio woman escapes captivity after hellish 30-hour ordeal
A woman's horrific 30-hour kidnapping ordeal in Ohio ends in New Jersey after she seeks help at a truck stop.
Dublin Steakhouse to Temporarily Close for Renovations
Matt the Miller’s Tavern is closing its doors next month for a facelift. The steakhouse, located in Dublin at 6725 Avery-Muirifield Dr., will be closed from April 27 to June 1 for renovations. Some changes include updated furniture, flooring and lighting, as well as new paint and more flat-screen TVs throughout the...
