Woman injured, 2 dogs dead, after Ohio dog attack
A Columbus woman is recovering after she and her two dogs were attacked on Sunday. The two dogs suffered fatal injuries.
One person arrested following police chase in Ohio
OHIO — A Harrison Township deputy’s cruiser was struck twice Tuesday during a traffic stop involving a suspect wanted on two active felony warrants, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the Marathon Gas Station on North Dixie Drive for a reported sighting of the suspect. They...
DeWine vetoes attempt to put car theft victims back on the hook for towing...
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday vetoed an attempt by state lawmakers to once again require Ohio car theft victims to pay any towing and storage fees racked up after police find their vehicles. The measure was one of two dozen anonymous state budget “cleanup” amendments dumped by state...
Thousands without power in Ohio
OHIO — High winds ahead of incoming winter weather caused widespread power outages across Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, according to FirstEnergy. By 4 p.m., the utility reported 2,767 outages in Cuyahoga County, with most affecting Euclid and Richmond Heights. Geauga County saw 3,386 outages, largely in Burton and...
Police searching for burglary suspects after $25K in cash and items stolen in Ohio
OHIO — Surveillance video has captured at least two suspects burglarizing a Seven Hills home, where the homeowners say more than $25,000 in cash and valuables were stolen. According to a police report, the break-in occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, at a residence on Maron Lane. The suspects entered...
Ohio bill waives ID, birth certificate fees for homeless
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan bill that would eliminate fees for state IDs and birth certificates for Ohioans experiencing homelessness is headed to the House floor after clearing its committee last week. House Bill 472, sponsored by Reps. Christine Cockley (D-Columbus) and Jodi Salvo (R-Bolivar), passed out...
Police searching for missing 12-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — The Dayton Police Department is searching for 12-year-old Favor Williams, who was last seen Tuesday afternoon. Williams was reported missing from the 300 block of West Second Street around 2:50 p.m. on Nov. 25. He was wearing a red jogging suit at the time. Authorities describe Williams as 5-foot-5, 190...
Four siblings adopted by Ohio family ahead of Thanksgiving
One Ohio couple made Thanksgiving unforgettable by adopting four siblings, keeping them together and expanding their growing family.
Over a foot of snow possible in parts of Ohio this week
OHIO — Northeastern Ohio is bracing for hazardous travel conditions as heavy lake effect snow is forecast to impact several counties from early Thursday through Friday evening. The National Weather Service has issued Lake Effect Snow Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for Cuyahoga, Geauga, Ashtabula, Lake,...
Statehouse bill aims to curb fentanyl deaths with mandatory sentences
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A new legislative effort at the Ohio Statehouse seeks to combat the spread of fentanyl by imposing mandatory minimum sentences on drug dealers. The bill, which has already passed the House, mandates a minimum five-year sentence for anyone found guilty of causing a fentanyl-related death. The...
