Columbus OH

A late-night drive on Columbus' southeast side turned into a scare for five people on Saturday when gunfire hit a car carrying four juveniles and an adult driver on Petzinger Road, according to police. Officers were called around 11:45 p.m. to the 3700 block, where they found the vehicle and its shaken occupants. The...

OHIO — Authorities in Ohio are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager who was last seen in Cincinnati earlier this month. According to officials, 17-year-old Brooklyn Grabriel Lee Johnson was reported missing after she was last seen on March 1, 2026, in Cincinnati. Investigators say Johnson was...

OHIO — Authorities are searching for a driver who fled on foot after crashing during a police pursuit early Sunday morning in Clark County. According to the Clark County Patrol Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the pursuit began around 3:18 a.m. and ended when the vehicle crashed on West Perrin Avenue in...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An additional $10,000 provided by PFM Fleet Services is being offered for anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of the driver who hit and killed 25-year-old Jordan Thomas on February 28. Investigators confirmed they do not have a suspect who caused a...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — New work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Program, better known as SNAP, go into effect on Sunday. Thousands of Ohioans will be subject to the changes. Advocates say they must show proof of meeting the new requirement or risk losing their benefits. Starting Feb. 1, Ohio SNAP...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbus, Ohio – St. Patrick’s Day week across Ohio could bring a late return of winter as colder air sliding south from Canada raises the potential for snow just days before the official start of spring....

OHIO — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Ohio for the Saturday, March 7 drawing. The winning numbers for the March 7 Powerball drawing were 17, 18, 30, 50 and 68, with a Powerball of 24. The Power Play multiplier for the drawing was 3x. The estimated jackpot for the drawing was $37 […] The post $50,000...

If you’ve ever been to a Buc-ee’s, you can see why it has a cult-like following with a cute beaver mascot. It’s a gas station with spotless bathrooms and a convenience store that offers smoked brisket. It’s literally like heaven on earth. Of course I’m from Texas…so I’ll always be team Buc-ee’s.

When thinking about lakes in Ohio, Lake Erie is most likely what comes to mind first. It's famous, enormous, and it constitutes a majority of Ohio's northern border. It's also tempestuous, as its large size allows the wind to create huge waves and fickle conditions. Amazingly, there are even times when you can surf...

A new development aims to show how aligning health care within senior housing can improve long-term health outcomes and stability for residents. Developed by nonprofit National Church Residences, the 88-unit Berwyn East Place has opened to serve vulnerable residents 55 and older in Columbus, Ohio. At least 36 units...