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A powerful cold front brings the threat of severe storms early Monday.

Skies will stay mostly cloudy across central Ohio. This comes with well above average temperatures as highs top off in the lower 70s. While the heat kicks up so will wind speeds. Gusts this afternoon may reach over 40 mph.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Police are still searching for leads in a 2022 homicide that occurred outside of an east Columbus pub house. On Sept. 8, 2022 at 12:44 a.m., police were called to the 6000 block of East Broad Street, at Donerick’s Pub House, where a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound. […]

Ohio collected $794.3 million from insurance premium sales taxes in 2024, accounting for 2.1% of the state's overall tax revenue of $37.5 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks five major tax...

Don't miss Ohio's fascinating smaller cities on your next trip to the Buckeye State — there is plenty to discover beyond the three C's, the major cities of Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Close to the under-the-radar city of Toledo is a destination full of interesting history, presidential connections, and...

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OHIO — Strong, southerly winds this evening are bringing in very warm air, but it is also increasing our severe weather threat overnight. Storms starting late Sunday night could bring damaging straight-line winds and isolated tornadoes. The threat for severe storms will be greatest along and west of I-75,...

Ohio’s Stand Your Ground law, enacted in 2021 via Senate Bill 175, eliminates the duty to retreat before using force in self-defense anywhere you’re legally allowed to be. Effective April 12, 2021, it expands the Castle Doctrine—previously limited to homes and vehicles—to public spaces like streets, parks, and...

Ohio – Avery’s Law, effective March 20, 2026, introduces stringent measures to curb attacks by dangerous and vicious dogs while increasing accountability for owners.[1][2] A Child’s Ordeal Drives Legislative Overhaul ... Read more The post Ohio’s Avery’s Law Set to Transform Dangerous Dog Regulations with Steep...

An Ohio Airman killed during Operation Epic Fury was identified as an area high school graduate.