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Ohio has upped its fight against the spotted lanternfly . The Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued a statewide quarantine for the invasive insect, effective Feb. 17, 2026, the agency announced in a press release. Previously, only 18 of Ohio's 88 counties were under a quarantine. “The spotted lanternfly is an...

OHIO — A child was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after a shooting along Interstate 75, according to Cincinnati police. Officers responded around 1:10 p.m. to southbound I-75 near the Harrison Avenue exit for reports of a shooting involving a juvenile victim. Police said the child’s injuries are believed to be...

An upscale steakhouse known for handmade pasta and in-house butchered steaks is making its way up 71 North. Losanti, a Cincinnati-based steakhouse that first opened in 2019, announced they’re opening at The Gravity Development at 440 W. Broad St. in the space that formerly occupied Taft’s Brewpourium on February 28.

COLUMBUS, OH – A masked suspect remains at large after an early-morning robbery at a business on the 2700 block of Winchester Pike, where authorities say the individual implied possession…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One woman charged in the death of another after a Valentine’s Day fight was scheduled for court Tuesday morning. According to a Columbus Division of Police incident report, officers arrived on East Broad Street, just west of the North Third Street intersection. The victim was found unconscious...

The latest iconic institution to bow out of American higher education is Lourdes University in Ohio, which has now confirmed a firm end date after years of financial strain. The closure is another jolt in a sector already rattled by shrinking enrollments, rising costs, and an unforgiving balance sheet culture that...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A fast-casual noodle chain recently shuttered two of its central Ohio locations. Noodles and Company’s restaurants in Westerville, at 630 N. State St., and in Upper Arlington, at 4740 Reed Road, have closed. The company did not respond to NBC4’s request for more information. Google reviews...

By Okon Ekpenyong About 67 couples exchanged vows on the 22nd floor of the Franklin County Municipal and Probate Courts, continuing one of Central Ohio's most beloved Valentine's Day traditions. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., couples lined up for first‑come, first‑served ceremonies - an accessible, affordable setup that...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Four defendants charged in a 2024 drive-by shooting have all pleaded guilty, with issued sentences potentially reaching up to decades in prison apiece. According to court documents, four men who pleaded guilty for their involvement in the death of Rayshawn Rogers could serve a total of 120...

ZANESVIILE – The ringleader of a 17-person drug-smuggling operation into numerous Ohio prisons is facing a nearly 150-year sentence, after a two-week jury trial ended Feb. 12. Justin Allen Alexander, 47, of Zanesville, was found guilty of 50 felonies, mostly third-degree money laundering, but also engaging in a...