Powell Community Mourns Loss of Sergeant Travis Dennison
Sergeant Travis Dennison of the Powell Police Department has died after a diagnosis of brain cancer. He served in law enforcement for 18 years. Dennison began his career with the Knox County Sheriff's Office in 2002. He joined the Powell Police Department in 2007 and was promoted to Sergeant in 2022.
Central Ohio fentanyl dealers plead guilty, face over 40 years in prison
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Three central Ohio suspects, including two from Columbus, could face over 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and possession charges. According to the Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office, three “major” fentanyl dealers admitted guilt related to separate, months-long...
One dead in accident in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Accident Investigation Unit responded to a fatal traffic crash Friday in the Innis Garden Village neighborhood of Columbus. Two vehicles on East Innis Avenue crashed “slightly head-on” near the Kelton Avenue intersection, according to a Columbus Division of Police media release. Both...
Police attempting to identify theft suspect in Ohio
OHIO — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of taking money that another customer accidentally left at a Walmart self-checkout. According to the Beavercreek Police Department, the incident occurred on Oct. 19 at the Walmart located at 3360 Pentagon Blvd. Investigators say the woman...
Ohio’s fall burning ban in effect to prevent rapidly spreading fires
During October and November, the state of Ohio enforces a ban on open burning in unincorporated areas between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Ohio’s fall burning ban in effect to prevent rapidly spreading fires. If you’re planning to do some open burning over the next several weeks, you’ll need...
Columbus woman charged after reported deadly Kroger parking lot confrontation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A 34-year-old woman from Columbus has been charged in connection with a deadly incident that began with a minor traffic accident in a Kroger parking lot. Court documents identify the suspect as Danielle Henry, who faces charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter as a...
Debate Intensifies: Proposed SNAP Reductions Could Exacerbate Hunger Among Ohio Residents
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on SNAP cuts would bring more hunger to already hungry Ohioans. SNAP cuts would bring more hunger to already hungry Ohioans.
Debate Rages On: Should Ohio’s Next Governor Be a Woman? An Opinion
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Opinion: Ohio’s Next Governor Needs to be a Woman. Opinion: Ohio’s Next Governor Needs to be a Woman.
1.4 million Ohioans face hunger as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits
The numbers are staggering, and the human cost is immeasurable. If the looming government shutdown extends past Halloween, a shocking 1.4 million Ohioans could suddenly find themselves without the food assistance they depend on for basic survival. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a potential humanitarian crisis...
New Edition, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton bringing new tour to Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton will bring “The New Edition Way Tour” to Ohio in 2026. The Columbus stop is set for Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Schottenstein Center, followed by performances in Cleveland on February 22 at Rocket Mortgage Field House and Cincinnati on March 26...
