‘Why them and not us?’ We need answers in the Tepes slayings. | Opinion
When blood is spilled and hearts are broken, answers can't come quickly enough. The chilling deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe turned the national spotlight on this Ohio city as the Columbus Division of Police was closing out an undeniably banner year. In 2025, Columbus recorded its lowest number of homicides since...
Getting married in 2026? Here’s who can legally officiate weddings in Ohio
If you are planning a wedding in 2026, there are a lot of things to check off before tying the knot: the venue, the dress, the food. Of course, you’ll need someone to officiate the wedding, too. But can anyone do that? Here’s what to know:. Who can...
Ohio dentist murders: Alley video, no forced entry fuel insider fears, experts say
Surveillance video and details emerging from the crime scene where an Ohio dentist and his wife were killed are offering investigators and analysts clues about how the crime may have unfolded, even as police say they have not identified a suspect. Columbus police recently released grainy surveillance video showing a...
Car crashes into Upper Arlington cafe
Would you like your eggs scrambled with bits of glass in them?. Two days ago, around 7AM on January 7, a car crashed into the front windows of Sunny Street Cafe, located on Reed road in Upper Arlington. The incident resulted in significant damage to Sunny Street Cafe’s restaurant, but...
Skilled workers needed as tech booms in central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — In recent years, many tech companies have decided to build in central Ohio. Business leaders say the boom is bringing in a lot of new jobs, but we need more qualified workers to fill those jobs. By 2030, central Ohio is expected to be home to more than 130,000 jobs in the tech industry. Ohio...
Apparent Causes of Death Revealed for Dentist, Wife Found Slain at Home with Crying...
Authorities in Ohio have shared preliminary details about the deaths of a Columbus couple found slain in their home last week, though the official coroner’s report has not yet been finalized. Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique Tepe, were discovered dead in their home on Dec. 30 after police responded to requests for...
‘Suspicious’ suspect had multiple loaded guns near John Glenn airport terminal: police
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The "suspicious individual" taken into custody at a construction site on John Glenn International Airport property was identified, and the list of weapons allegedly in his possession also was revealed. Forty-year-old William Griffith was found with multiple loaded guns and other weapons Friday...
Governor: ‘Hell, no,’ you can’t enter Ohio’s daycares without cause
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine warned members of the public attempting to investigate alleged daycare fraud in Ohio to stop trying to enter child care facilities. Over the past two weeks, social media has been flooded with videos of civilians, who label themselves investigative journalists, walking up to...
Combating violent crime in Columbus in 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new year and new goals for major cities across Ohio, hoping to lower crime even further in 2026. Both the cities of Columbus and Cincinnati reported fewer than 100 homicides in 2025, while Cleveland saw the number of its homicides drop by 16% compared to the year before. But leaders say there’s...
Ohio Department of Health confirms measles outbreak
COLUMBUS (WKRC) - The Ohio Department of Health confirmed a measles outbreak. According to a statement issued by the Ohio Department of Health, the department has confirmed the state's first measles outbreak of 2026, with three unvaccinated children from a single household in Cuyahoga County testing positive for the...
