Three local law enforcement supervisors complete Ohio leadership training program
Three local law enforcement supervisors are returning to their departments with enhanced leadership training after graduating from one of Ohio’s premier professional development programs for first-line supervisors. Bellefontaine Police Department Sergeants Aaron Long and Andrew Purk, along with Urbana Police Division S
Columbus Braces As Soaking Storms Put City Under Flood Watch
Columbus is starting off muggy in the mid 60s under partly cloudy skies, but the real story hits later today. Heavy rain is on the way, and a Flood Watch is posted today afternoon through tomorrow morning. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected, which could mean wet evening commutes and pockets of lo
Man pleads not guilty in fatal shooting outside north Columbus Kroger
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man accused in a fatal shooting outside of a north Columbus Kroger pleaded not guilty on Friday. On June 14, a large-scale fight outside of the grocery store located south of Polaris led to the shooting, according to an incident report. After reviewing video surveillance, police found that sev
Evacuation order issued after 23 Ohio homes damaged in explosion
At least one person was injured and three homes were destroyed in the explosion.
Ohio SB 311 puts CCS on the clock for closing, selling underused schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A bill moving through the Ohio Statehouse could force Columbus City Schools to make immediate decisions about closing and selling underused school buildings, including Johnson Park Middle School on the city’s east side. “There is urgency now. And we will have to make hard...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A motorcyclist died Thursday after a crash involving a three-wheeled motorcycle and an SUV in a parking lot on Columbus’ South Side, according to police. The crash happened at about 2:17 p.m. June 25 in the parking lot behind Gyro City Grill on South High Street.
After closing last month, East Coast-inspired pizzeria finds new home; new name
This East Coast-inspired pizza kitchen is closing another chapter in its pizza journey. Alberta’s Pizza Kitchen, a staple among the Columbus pizza scene, is transitioning into a newer concept named Alberta’s Pizza Tavern. The kitchen officially shut down on May 9 with a quiet closure, similar to its...
Iowa cold case closed after 40 years: Missing Ohio man’s remains identified
DECORAH, Iowa (WKBT) — Remains of a man found in Winneshiek County 40 years ago have finally been identified , giving a grieving Ohio family the answers they had long waited for.
Storm damage in Ohio Valley accessed by National Weather Service
Noble County, OH (WTRF) – National Weather Service survey crews are on the ground Friday assessing damage after strong thunderstorms moved through parts of eastern Ohio Thursday evening. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Colton Milcarek, reports out of Guernsey county say that tree damage was found po
Decades-old Columbus pizzeria opening anticipated new location
A West Side staple is preparing to open its doors on the South Side. The historic Columbus spot Josie’s Original Pizza will hold the grand opening of its new eatery on July 10. It will be located at 1675 Holt Rd., near the Hollywood Casino Columbus. Josie’s is taking...
