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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A tense standoff unfolded on Gilbert Street in south Columbus Saturday, highlighting the dangers officers face during domestic violence calls. Body camera footage captured the dramatic moments as officers responded to a barricade situation involving Nathan Thorne, who had locked himself inside...

POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium community is mourning the loss of a zebra that died after the animal collided with part of its outdoor habitat. In a social media post, the zoo wrote that Paula, a zebra in the Heart of Africa area of the zoo, died after initial findings showed […]

Ohio might not top the list of Mexican dining destinations, but tucked across the Buckeye State are family-run gems that prove otherwise. In cities like Columbus and Cleveland, generations have carried cherished recipes north, filling tables with vibrant flavors and time-honored traditions. These restaurants serve...

OHIO — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two men accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of hygiene products from a local Kroger. According to Kettering police, the thefts happened on Aug. 28 at the East Stroop Road store. Investigators said the men took about $500 worth of deodorant, body...

OHIO — A para-professional at Kettering Fairmont High School has been arrested following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with at least one student, according to the Kettering Police Department. Police said Jace Xavier Nutt, 22, is facing one count of sexual battery. Jail records show he is being held in...

LifeWise Academy, a controversial Hilliard-based religious instruction program, will be in almost half of Ohio’s public school districts this school year. The academy will now be in 613 Ohio schools in 303 school districts for the 2025-26 school year, said Christine Czernejewski, a spokesperson for LifeWise. Back...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Gov. Mike DeWine’s property tax work group is floating an idea to freeze taxes for certain seniors, but the relief wouldn’t come free. The unpaid bills would be tacked onto their homes as a lien, collected when the house is sold or after death. If...

Three men from Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown receive lengthy prison sentences for their roles in large-scale drug conspiracies, involving thousands of pounds of illegal substances and firearms. In a series of recent sentencings, three Ohio men have been handed significant prison terms for their involvement in...

OHIO — An 18-year-old motorcyclist died early Thursday morning after colliding with a cow that was standing in the roadway, according to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the crash just after 3 a.m. on Sept. 4 in the 8200 block of River Styx Road. Authorities said a passerby first reported...

In an incident that highlights the ongoing issue of property violations, the Columbus Division of Police reported on social media an arrest connected to a two-month-long series of break-ins at a vacant apartment in the city. According to the official Columbus Division of Police Facebook page, last Wednesday at around...