City v. Sanctuary: A Year Inside The Sanctuary Night Case—Part 2
In April of 2025, the City of Columbus sued a Franklinton drop-in center for victims of sex trafficking called Sanctuary Night as a public nuisance. This narrative has been reconstructed from public records obtained from the Columbus City Attorney’s Office, the Columbus City Council, the Columbus Department of...
Fatal fire, Norovirus spike highlight week’s top stories
OHIO VALLEY (WTRF) — A deadly house fire, a surge in stomach virus cases and new guidance on recycling live Christmas trees highlighted some of the top stories across the Ohio Valley this week. Fire officials in Martins Ferry confirmed one person died in a Wednesday fire at a...
Police request photos as investigation into death of dentist, wife continues
Monique Tepe was a "loving, patient, and joyful mother whose warmth defined her," the family said.
16 Ohio Sandwich Shops Serving Unique, Must-Try Options That Beat Anything Basic
Ohio’s sandwich scene is currently experiencing a profound cultural moment because the state’s most talented chefs are moving far beyond safe choices and predictable menus. These destinations lean heavily into culinary heritage and bold technique, delivering complex layers of flavor that feel like short stories you...
Columbus police seek answers on South Side murder 14 years later
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Nearly 14 years later, police and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers remain active in their pursuit of solving a southeast Columbus homicide. The investigation into the death of 19-year-old Carlos Hardiman Jr., who died on March 20, 2012, is ongoing, Crime Stoppers said. On that night, at 11:17 p.m.,...
This Mt. Hope Local Restaurant Was Just Named the Best Buffet in Ohio
In a prestigious nod to its culinary excellence and hometown charm, Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen, a beloved local institution in Mt. Hope, Ohio, has just been named the Best Buffet in Ohio by Tasting Table, a nationally recognized food and dining publication. In their recent feature, Tasting Table spotlighted one...
Officials stunned after cameras capture remarkable footage of elusive creature: ‘Catching a glimpse is...
"Encounters like this highlight the incredible biodiversity!" Officials stunned after cameras capture remarkable footage of elusive creature: 'Catching a glimpse is a rare treat' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Columbus Daycares Under Scrutiny After Police Calls and Social Media Controversy Trigger State Investigation
The City of Columbus is grappling with the fallout from a spreading social media-fueled controversy that has resulted in multiple police calls to local daycare centers. Between December 26 and early January, Columbus police confirmed they've received eight calls related to various incidents at childcare facilities,...
5 Best Affordable Ohio Suburbs Just Outside Columbus
A dollar stretches a bit further in Ohio compared to elsewhere in America. According to RentCafe, the state's cost of living is 8% below the national average. Additionally, a report ranks Ohio the third most affordable state to buy a house, with a median single-family home price of $248,600. That's significantly...
Woman accused of stabbing, beating 82-year-old man charged
A 55-year-old woman accused of stabbing and beating an 82-year-old man was arrested on Friday morning.
