Ohio bank tax passes constitutional challenge at state Supreme Court
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state’s practice of lowering tax rates for banks that do more business in Ohio doesn’t violate the U.S. Constitution, the Ohio Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday. The ruling preserves a 13-year-old tax that brought more than $228 million into state coffers last fiscal...
Manager of bovine A.I. firm pleads guilty to bid rigging
A South Carolina manager of a bovine artificial insemination firm pleaded guilty last week to rigging bids for the purchase of cattle used either for the direct production of semen or for the development of animals for future semen production. According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court...
NWS: Tornado struck Columbus during Tuesday’s storms
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado tracked through the southern portion of the city during Tuesday's severe weather outbreak. The weather service said they examined damage from East Hinman Avenue continuing into the east across Parsons Avenue, through Barack Park and continuing as fa
Rain coming to NE Ohio, timeline breakdown
As the day goes on, clouds with breaks of sunshine are expected. We'll see highs in the low 80s and we’re rain-free ALL DAY!
Severe weather damage in Columbus serves as warning for northwest Ohioans to be prepared
Severe weather, including damaging winds, flooding, and tornadoes, has hit Ohio, particularly in Columbus, prompting residents to be prepared for emergencies. Damaging winds, flooding, and tornadoes were just some of the severe weather that has hit Ohio in recent days, especially in Columbus. They all serve as a remind
Ohio SNAP Recipients Can Apply for Replacement Food Benefits
Thousands of Ohio and Kentucky residents are still dealing with power outages after Tuesday’s severe storms. The storms left roughly 180,000 people without power across the region. Some households remain without electricity as of Thursday. If you receive SNAP benefits and lost food during the outage, you may qualify fo
Fried chicken chain opens in Dublin
A casual chicken chain has a new home—Ox B’s has officially opened their new Dublin location. The restaurant previously closed their Short North location at the end of July. They confirmed the new location’s soft opening via social media. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. The post said, “Sawmill...
No more cheddar biscuits as ‘original’ Red Lobster location shuts down after 55 years
RED Lobster has permanently closed in the US after 55 years. The seafood restaurant was the chain’s original location in Columbus, Ohio, and first served guests in 1971. Red Lobster...
Ohio Amish Mom Drowns 4-Year-Old in Lake, Husband Also Died in Tragic Faith Test—‘I...
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to the alleged physical abuse that some readers may find distressing. An Amish mother who drowned her four-year-old in an Ohio lake and harmed her other children pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in court. The incident happened on August 23, 2025, when Ruth Mille
Six Medicaid providers indicted on fraud charges
COLUMBUS, OH (WTRF) – The office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson filed indictments this week accusing six Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $558,383 from the government health care program for the needy. “Fraud against Medicaid is fraud against Ohio taxpayers,” Wilson said. “We will continue to investigate
