Statehouse bill aims to curb fentanyl deaths with mandatory sentences
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A new legislative effort at the Ohio Statehouse seeks to combat the spread of fentanyl by imposing mandatory minimum sentences on drug dealers. The bill, which has already passed the House, mandates a minimum five-year sentence for anyone found guilty of causing a fentanyl-related death. The...
Dublin man arrested in Utah on federal child exploitation charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Dublin man was arrested in Utah last week and charged federally with sexual exploitation crimes against minors, according to U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace II. Wade Christofferson, 72, appeared in U.S. District Court in Utah on Tuesday. He is charged with attempting to sexually exploit...
‘What happens is people don’t get care.’ Ohio has 24 counties without an OB-GYN,...
Dr. Danielle Martter, an OB-GYN in Union County, has some patients drive more than an hour roundtrip for an appointment. “It is a struggle because we want to take care of the patients the best we can … but they’re literally constrained by just the fact that they can’t get here,” Martter said. “So if […]
Atlas Butler’s Deceptive Practices: A Customer’s Warning
A recent social media post has raised concerns about the business practices of Atlas Butler, a heating and cooling services company. The user detailed an experience where they felt they were being scammed by the company. According to the post, the company allegedly attempted to sell unnecessary services, including...
Man who shot three people after line-cutting dispute at Columbus pizzeria receives sentence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man arrested in connection to a shooting which began as a dispute over line-cutting at a central Columbus pizza shop has been sentenced to prison. According to court documents, 33-year-old Willie Stephens pleaded guilty to felonious assault earlier this month and could spend over 10 years in...
What Was The Most Catastrophic Flood in Ohio History?
OHIO - Ohio, a state crisscrossed by mighty rivers like the Ohio, Miami, and Muskingum, has a long history of devastating floods. From localized flash floods to widespread riverine deluges, these events have repeatedly shaped its landscape and communities. Among these, one flood stands out as the most pervasive and...
60 grams of meth discovered during traffic stop in Ohio
Freeport, OH (WTRF) – A traffic stop in the Village of Freeport on November 24, 2025, led to the arrest of a Belmont County man after deputies recovered drugs from the vehicle. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, deputies seized nearly 60 grams of suspected methamphetamine and less than one gram of...
Cash vs. cashless: Ohio bill would force businesses to take your dollar bills
As businesses across Ohio increasingly move toward digital-only payment systems, state lawmakers are pushing back with legislation that would require them to accept good old-fashioned cash. The Today in Ohio podcast team discussed whether cash – the official legal tender of the United States – should always be...
Controversial Debate: Truckers Label the Bill Mandating English-Only CDL Testing as ‘Common Sense’
cdllife.com - 11/21/2025 08:01:01 PM. A recent proposal by lawmakers to enforce English-only testing for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) applicants has sparked a lively debate among the public. The bill, known as the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, has been backed by the Owner-Operator Independent...
These parts of Pa. may get more than 12 inches of snow on Thanksgiving
A heavy snowstorm may be an uninvited guest at some Pennsylvania Thanksgiving meals this year. The National Weather Service has issued both a Wind Advisory and a Lake Effect Snow Warning for northwestern Pennsylvania, as well as parts of Ohio. Gusts of wind between 30 and 50 miles per hour...
