Fugitive arrested in Montgomery Township on out-of-state burglary, theft warrants, police say
Police said suspect was passenger in vehicle linked to regional theft investigation. Two Columbus, OH men were taken into custody in Montgomery Township after police said they were involved in thefts from vehicles and attempted to purchase items with stolen credit cards. Police said one suspect was wanted on active...
Part of I-74 in Ohio shut down following shooting incident
OHIO — Police are investigating a shots-fired incident that temporarily shut down a ramp along Interstate 74 Tuesday. Authorities said the call came in around 7:30 p.m. reporting a shooting near Colerain Avenue and I-74. According to police, shots were fired at a vehicle in the area. No injuries were reported. As...
Construction worker killed in I-70 hit-and-run identified by coroner
The Franklin County Coroner's Office has identified a construction worker who was killed by a motorist in an early morning hit-and-run crash on Interstate 70. Jordan Thomas, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene by medics at 2:12 a.m. Feb. 28 after being struck by a maroon early 2000s model Toyota sedan in a...
10 Towns In Ohio Where $1,200 A Month Covers Utilities, Groceries, And Rent
Want to know where $1,200 a month covers utilities, groceries, and rent in Ohio?. These 10 budget-friendly towns offer affordable living and welcoming communities!. Imagine living where your entire monthly budget covers everything from your electric bill to your morning coffee. Welcome to Ashtabula, where $1,200...
Columbus City Schools places teacher on leave over alleged unauthorized anti-ICE walkout
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus City Schools has placed a teacher on administrative leave while it investigates allegations that she led an unauthorized student protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Independence High School. The incident happened Feb. 20. According to the teacher’s misconduct...
Easton Look, Epstein Island: New Albany Insiders Drawn Into Design Scandal
Two familiar names from New Albany’s growth boom are now showing up in an unsettling place: planning records for Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, Little St. James. Documents tie design elements from the Columbus-area Easton Town Center to the island, including the same kind of park-like trellises and walkways that...
3 Restaurant Chains Closing Doors in Ohio: April 2026
OHIO - The Ohio dining landscape is facing a major "spring cleaning" this month. As home to the global headquarters of several fast-food giants, the Buckeye State often serves as the testing ground for new concepts—and the first to see "aged" units phased out. In April 2026, a wave of strategic realignments is...
2 men, one registered to study in the US, accused of stealing from Ohio,...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WKRC) - Two men who were registered to study at a university were accused of stealing from senior citizens from Ohio and Indiana. According to a statement issued by the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, 31-year-old Tejas Bhupendrabhai Patel of Toledo, and 22-year-old Navya...
Multiple homes and businesses in Ohio without power
OHIO — More than 1,300 customers are without electricity across Ohio as of Tuesday morning, according to the latest outage data. A total of 1,359 homes and businesses are currently without power statewide, representing about 0.03% of the 5,361,851 customers tracked. Ohio ranks sixth in the nation for the total number...
First Brands collapse: 1,200+ Ohio jobs wiped out as fraud case rocks company
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ohio’s labor market is taking another major hit. First Brands Group, a global automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer, has submitted WARN notices to the state outlining plans to close four Ohio plants and lay off additional workers in Cuyahoga County — impacting more than 1,200 employees across...
