Columbus police solve 100 homicide cases in 2025, giving families hope for justice
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police announced Thursday that detectives solved 70 of the 84 homicides that occurred in the city last year, while also clearing 30 additional homicide cases from previous years, including a 25-year-old cold case from 2000. The Columbus Division of Police shared new data revealing increased...
AEP Ohio says it will decrease customer’s bills, but advocates say it’s a rate...
American Electric Power of Ohio says it wants to decrease customers' electric bills, but consumer advocates say the company is doing this by using $82 million the utility owed back to customers. AEP said in a Wednesday press release the proposed decrease would drop bills by a little more than...
Taikisha USA closing Columbus facility, will lay off 81 employees
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Michigan-based Taikisha USA, Inc. announced it will be closing its Columbus facility at the end of May. Taikisha USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Japan's Taikisha Limited, "designing and building large-scale industrial paint finishing systems, including paint booths, ovens, conveyors, and automation for...
Cheapest gas stations in Columbus
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
Police face pressure in double murder case as tips flood in, says ex-homicide detective
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A retired Columbus homicide detective shared his thoughts on the double murder of dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique, near Winland Park. "I am sure they are having meetings and meetings, who is going to follow up on which tip," said retired Columbus homicide detective Dana Farbacher.
Motorcyclist ejected, killed after crash on Downtown, Columbus highway
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A motorcyclist traveling through Downtown, Columbus died after a crash occurred Wednesday night on Interstate 70. According to Columbus police, an adult was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle and traveling westbound on Interstate 70, near the east-side split with Interstate 71. For reasons not...
Huge furniture chain halts deliveries, refunds after bankruptcy
Usually, when a retailer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, it follows a process designed to protect its relationship with customers. Having covered dozens of retail and consumer bankruptcies over the past 30 years, I've seen how these filings can impact shoppers, employees, and operations alike. Typically,...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen earlier this month in Dayton. According to the Dayton Police Department, Taliyah Nicole Arnold was last seen in Dayton on January 5, 2026. Authorities said there is currently limited information available...
Ohioans reject Washington’s overreach into community organizations
Ohio is a state built on strong communities and practical problem-solving. From church-run food programs to community organizations helping families stay afloat, our communities rely on organizations that step up when government agencies fall short. That’s why the findings of a recent survey sponsored by Freedom and...
Man Asks if Door Is Bulletproof at Somali-Owned Daycare in Ohio: ‘People Have Lost...
Some people really do seem hateful to their core. They carry so much anger that they no longer stop to consider how disturbing or harmful their behavior might appear to others. Instead, they move through the world saying and doing alarming things as if none of it matters. A recent incident in Columbus, Ohio shows how...

















