CMH Walking Lot to close next month
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Regional Airport Authority announced the permanent closure of the Walking Lot is set for early next month. The closure, set for May 4, will be for new parkers in order to make way for a new public safety building as part of CMH Next, a new terminal project at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The new building will have offices...
‘Make life easy money’: A trip to buy tomatoes ends with $3 million prize
NORWALK, Ohio (WJW) — A local man could buy a whole lot of tomatoes with his recent winnings from the Ohio Lottery. A Norwalk man usually buys his lottery tickets from the same store on his way to work. Recently, he broke tradition and bought some tickets at Millers Market on Whittlesey Ave. while picking up tomatoes for his girlfriend, a news release from the...
Flames Rip Through Martinsburg Road Home, Killing Man In Newton Township
A man was killed Sunday when a house fire tore through a home on Martinsburg Road in Newton Township, according to fire officials. Crews arriving at the scene reported heavy flames pouring from the front of the house and through the roof. Firefighters found a male victim inside, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Deadly I-270 Dump Truck Crash Spurs ODOT Safety Crackdown On West Side
On April 13, 2026, the Ohio Department of Transportation said it was reviewing safety measures after a March 10 crash on the west side of Columbus that killed one driver, and it laid out a list of technology upgrades and routine engineering reviews it says are aimed at cutting down on similar high speed crashes along Interstate 270.
Multi-vehicle collision kills one on I-270 in southwest Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after a multi-vehicle crash that occurred in southwest Columbus Monday morning. At 2:41 a.m., police officers were called to the area of Interstate 270 South and Georgesville Road regarding a multi-vehicle crash. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another was hospitalized in critical condition. […]
Hummingbird migration underway: When to expect their return to Ohio
OHIO, USA — Each spring, one of nature’s most impressive migrations begins to unfold as hummingbirds make their way back north. These tiny birds, known for their rapid wing beats and vibrant colors, travel thousands of miles from their winter homes in Mexico and Central America to breeding grounds across the United States, including right here in Ohio.
One person arrested following drug bust at Ohio hotel
OHIO — A Bellefontaine man was arrested late Saturday night following a suspicious activity call at a local hotel that led to the discovery of drugs and multiple charges, according to the Bellefontaine Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the Cobblestone Hotel just after 10:30 p.m. after a hotel employee reported two individuals in the […] The post One person arrested following drug bust at...
$150,00 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Plain City woman is celebrating a major lottery win after purchasing a scratch-off ticket at a local gas station. According to the Ohio Lottery, the woman won a $150,000 top prize playing the “Aces and 8s” $5 scratch-off game. After mandatory federal and state taxes totaling 26.75%, the winner will take home […] The post $150,00 lottery ticket winner sold in...
Not neglectful to let kids play outside, law proposes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio state lawmakers are considering a bill making it clear that kids should be allowed to play or engage in other activities outside the home without parental supervision. State Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) is sponsoring Senate Bill 277, also called the Let Children Grow Act, which would clarify that allowing […]
The push to eliminate property taxes in Ohio is gaining the attention of lawmakers
The effort does have the attention of state lawmakers including Representative Bill Roemer of Richfield
