5 New Ohio Laws Taking Effect on January 1st
OHIO - As the calendar turns to 2026, Ohioans are seeing a significant shift in state policy. From a boost in the minimum wage to a historic overhaul of the State tax system, these updates will impact your paycheck, your property taxes, and your household budget. Here are the five...
Authorities Say 10-Month-Old Suffered ‘Severe Head Trauma’ Leading to Her Death — Now Mother...
Daisha Somers, 27, was charged with multiple felonies including murder in connection with the death of her 10-month-old daughter Ka’myla
High Street McDonald’s to be torn down for remodel
The golden arches next to campus will have an updated look. In a University Impact District Review Board meeting on Dec. 17, an application was unanimously passed for the McDonald’s located at 1972 N. High St. to be torn down and rebuilt.
5 arrested as task force cracks down on theft
KETTERING, Ohio (WTRF) — Five people have been indicted in connection with two retail theft cases, marking the first major action by a new Dayton-area task force created to combat organized retail crime. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Kettering Police Chief Chip Protsman announced the indictments Monday, calling...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A 63-year-old woman from Lodi was killed Monday evening following a two-vehicle crash in Lafayette Township, according to authorities. The Summit County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Pegeen Razem. Officials said Razem was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in the crash, which occurred...
Ohio AG on human trafficking: It’s not rich and poor, it’s literally all around...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the second time in two years, the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force and the Steubenville Police Department have joined forces to combat human trafficking crimes. In October, the operation led to the arrest of eight individuals for sex trafficking offenses, including men from...
Central Ohio city named one of the most ‘Hallmark movie-like’ towns in the country
Ever wanted to crawl through the TV to be transported to one of those quintessential Hallmark movie towns? You know the ones, with the ice skating rink, hot chocolate stands, and charm on every corner. The bad news is, that’s impossible. But the good news: there’s something similar right here...
Minerva-based company launches fentanyl detection wipe for first responders
Visual Detection Systems, an Ohio-based woman-owned company, announced the commercialization of its fentanyl detection wipe, First Defense, in 2025. The handheld field tool is designed to help first responders quickly identify the presence of fentanyl. Company officials said the launch marks a major milestone in...
Menards to pay $4.25 million, revamp rebate program in AG settlement
Menards will pay $4.25 million and overhaul its rebate program to settle claims of deceptive marketing and pandemic price gouging.
Columbus may see higher electric, gas and water costs caused by data center energy...
Columbus residents may see higher costs for electric, water and gas by 2027. Data centers are seen as the main cause and driver of utility costs for water and electric. If rate increases are approved, an average customer can expect to pay an extra $36 a month by 2027 if they use American Electric Power of Ohio,...
