Early Morning Gunfire Rocks East Columbus, Leaves Victim Critical
One person is fighting for life after gunfire broke out on the east side of Columbus early Thursday morning, according to police. Officers and medics responded to reports of shots fired and took the victim to a nearby hospital, where they remain in critical condition. Detectives stayed at the scene collecting evidence
Two people dead following plane crash in Ohio
OHIO — Two people were killed Thursday afternoon after a plane crashed into a home in a residential neighborhood in Akron, according to police. The crash happened on Canterbury Circle in the Coventry Crossing development in the southern part of the city. Authorities said the plane went down in the neighborhood and stru
Outdoor Cat Laws in Ohio: What Every Cat Owner Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Ohio gives cat owners more freedom than many states — but that freedom comes with a catch. Unlike dogs, cats are not subject to a single, sweeping statewide leash or confinement law, which means the rules that apply to your outdoor cat depend he
‘People Keep Electing Rich White Men’: Ohio Voucher Fight Ignites Fury as Judges Question...
Ohio’s controversial EdChoice voucher program is back under the microscope after appellate judges openly questioned why taxpayer dollars are being used to subsidize private school tuition, including for families who can already afford it. As reported by News5Cleveland, the heated court hearing in Columbus this week cen
Police presence reported at shopping center in Dublin
DUBLIN, Ohio (WSYX) — A large police presence is being reported at a strip mall in Dublin on Thursday morning. Few details were immediately available, but ABC 6 has learned that BCI is assisting Columbus police with a search warrant. Sources wouldn't confirm the nature of the investigation or if one particular business
Wanted, dead or alive. Ohio goes Wild West on top 10 invasive species
As Bon Jovi sings in their 1987 hit – "wanted, dead or alive." Ohio is taking inspiration from the Wild West (or the hair metal band) in its fight against invasive species . On Monday, May 18, the Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, part of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, is launching a new series t
Road closure planned near Ohio/Pa. state line
An overnight road closure is planned for this weekend at Interstate 80 near the Ohio/Pennsylvania state line to remove a vehicle involved in a crash.
Breakfast restaurant to open in June in old Hot Chicken Takeover space on W....
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Drivers passing West Fifth Avenue recently may have noticed a fresh coat of paint and new signage at the former home of Hot Chicken Takeover. The space is set to become a new Biscuit Belly location, opening June 2. Biscuit Belly is moving into the...
Man hospitalized in critical condition following east-side shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — One person was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting on the east side of Columbus early Thursday morning. Police say the shooting happened at 720 South Chesterfield Road near Main and Mound streets. Police were called to the area just after 3 a.m. and...
13-year-old child stabbed with screwdriver, strangled, bitten, whipped with cords in Ohio; man arrested
TOLEDO, OH — A Michigan man is facing multiple charges after Ohio police said he allegedly assaulted a 13-year-old in April. According to CBS station WTOL 11, 35-year-old Jordan Thomas of Newport was charged following an investigation into the alleged assault. Court documents state the incident happened on April 14. Po

















