Over 50 slot machines disabled, cash seized amid Ohio illegal gambling investigation
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) recently seized over 50 suspected illegal gaming machines in Ohio.
Judge weighs bid to dismiss murder charge against former Franklin County deputy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Nearly six years after the death of Casey Goodson Jr., a former Franklin County sheriff’s deputy could face a third trial on a murder charge. Jason Meade’s defense is asking a judge to dismiss the murder charge tied to Goodson’s death, arguing that a third trial would be unfair. Meade was convic
Wildfire Smoke Reaches Northeast Ohio: How to Protect Your Health from Poor Air Quality
Canadian wildfire smoke has created hazy skies and a smoky odor across the Cuyahoga Valley, but the real danger lies in microscopic PM2.5 particles. Experts warn these can worsen respiratory and heart issues, affecting even healthy residents. Learn how to protect yourself and monitor local air quality as Northeast Ohio
Family-Owned Bagels & Jam Co. Opens in Hilliard
Find bagels, rugelach, sandwiches and more at the shop on Cemetery Road. In search of a good New York bagel in Columbus? A new business with East Coast roots that soft opens July 16 aims to fulfill your craving. Bagels & Jam Co., located at 4465 Cemetery Road in Hilliard, will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Co-own
National bagel chain opens Central Ohio location with updated concept
Gahanna has a new breakfast spot—Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened a brand new location as of July 15. The new location features the brand’s new “Elevate the Morning” concept, with locations rolling out in Ohio, Utah, Georgia, and Nevada. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. According to a...
Columbus man whose toddler fatally shot himself now faces federal charge
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man who was arrested last week after his toddler fatally shot himself now faces federal charges, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. Deshawn Levelle Butler, 35, was arrested on a federal charge of illegally possessing a firearm because he was previously convicted of felony aggrava
Honesty for Ohio Education steps up to defend public schools at a time of...
At a time when some consider public education under attack in Ohio, a group called Honesty for Ohio Education has stepped forward to advocate for public schools and push back on private school voucher funding. The relatively young nonprofit, which calls itself nonpartisan, launched a campaign earlier this year at...
‘They just kept laughing’: Dayton couple shares horrific Short North attack, no arrests
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Dayton couple says a Fourth of July weekend date night in Columbus’ Short North ended in a violent assault and robbery that left them with serious injuries and lingering trauma — and they are still waiting for arrests. Itayetzy Padilla and her...
Motorcyclist killed in Parsons Avenue crash identified by police
Witnesses to a fatal accident July 15 on Columbus' South Side said the motorcyclist who died was going around 100 mph, weaving in traffic and ran a red light just before colliding with an SUV, according to a Columbus police crash report. Columbus police responded at around 6:22 p.m. to the 1700 block of Parsons Avenue
Severe Air Quality Alerts Expand for Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan
Canadian wildfire smoke that hit the Great Lakes region Wednesday has intensified and expanded southward Thursday, with Michigan’s EGLE declaring a Hazardous air quality level statewide — the most severe AQI category — and alerts spreading into northern Indiana and all of Ohio as the smoke plume continues drifting sout

















