Columbus OH

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus police officer accused of choking his live-in girlfriend was terminated from employment. Jacob Smith was recently charged with strangulation and illegal possession of a firearm in a liquor-permit premises. Investigators said the alleged assault happened after heavy drinking in the...

Ohio residents are familiar with many of the insects that share the state’s forests, parks, and suburban landscapes. Summer brings mosquitoes, bees, wasps, and countless other insects that become active during the warmer months. Most of the time these creatures go largely unnoticed, quietly performing their roles in...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man remained at large Thursday, three days after surveillance imagery showed him robbing a business on Columbus' northeast side. Columbus police shared photos of a black man wearing a black puffy jacket with a small red emblem accused of robbing the business in the 4800 block of Morse Road...

The family of a man who was killed last year in a crash with a Columbus police officer who was responding to a call filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday against the officer and the city.

PENN Entertainment, Inc. has announced June 12th as the opening date for a new state-of-the- art hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus. According to a press release, the 203-room hotel represents a major expansion for Hollywood Casino Columbus. It will offer guests modern, upscale accommodations at the city’s premier...

Those transporting deer across state lines are required to make sure the animals have an Interstate Certificate of Veterinarian Inspection (ICV) and proof of a tuberculosis test to slow the spread of diseases such as tuberculosis, brucellosis, and chronic wasting disease, which could impact other species like elk and...

Ohio has not elected a Democratic governor since 2006.

OHIO — Wind gusts up to 60 mph may lead to power outages and widespread tree and property damage for several hours on Friday. High wind warnings will be active on Friday for Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton. A robust low-pressure system spinning over the Great Lakes will initiate...

UNITED STATES — A strengthening area of low pressure is set to track across the Great Lakes tonight into Friday, unleashing a surge of strong winds across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and parts of Wisconsin. Forecast wind projections show widespread gusts exceeding 40 mph, with pockets of 50–60 mph...

Giant Eagle and GetGo will have a new limited-time promotion to save customers money at the pump. From March 13 to March 16, customers who activate the promotion and spend $100 at Giant Eagle or Market District will receive an automatic 20 cents off per gallon at any GetGo location after scanning the myPerks loyalty...