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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus man accused of killing his girlfriend is expected in court Monday. Jason Palmer is charged with murder, strangulation and domestic violence. Rachel Prince died this month after investigators said she was strangled. It wasn't the first time Prince was a victim of domestic...

There was already a shortage of driver education opportunities in Ohio for teens between the ages of 15 and 17. There have been reports of waiting lists spanning weeks or months. And come September, young adults will also be on the hook to pay for the course when Ohio law will force even more to take 24 hours of...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A newly issued opinion from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has far-reaching consequences for county fairs across the state: Local fair boards can no longer prohibit individuals from openly carrying or concealing firearms on fairgrounds property, as long as they comply with state law. In a...

Ohio lawmakers are trying to reel in a catch by making walleye the official state fish. Ohio Reps. Sean Brennan, D-Parma, and D.J. Swearingen, R-Huron, once again introduced a bipartisan bill that would make the walleye Ohio’s official state fish. “I’m optimistic that we’re going to be able to reel this one in and...

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — When the Ohio State Fair first opened in 1850, admission cost just 20 cents. Today, it’ll set you back $12, and that’s just to get in. But rising costs aren’t just affecting fairgoers. They’re squeezing the vendors, too. What You Need To...

When it comes to pizza in the Buckeye State, locals know the best slices aren’t found in chain restaurants with national TV commercials. I’ve spent years hunting down the most mouthwatering pies across Ohio, and let me tell you, the local spots deliver flavors that put the big chains to shame.

Fairfield Resident Wins $40,000 a Year for 25 Years with Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off Luck struck in Fairfield as a local resident hit it big with the Ohio Lottery’s Lady Luck 100X scratch-off game, winning a grand prize of $40,000 a year for the next 25 years. The winner, who purchased the lucky ticket at Kroger […]

Tucked away in the unassuming town of Pataskala, Ohio, where cornfields stretch to meet the horizon and small-town charm flows as freely as sweet tea, sits a culinary contradiction that has locals and road-trippers alike checking their GPS in disbelief. Rusty’s Wharf might sound like it belongs on a coastal...

COLUMBUS, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Sunday, July 27, marks Veterans & Military Day at the Ohio State Fair, honoring those who have served and are currently serving. Veterans and active military personnel receive free admission today and throughout the duration of the fair with valid identification. Fairgoers can enjoy...