Drug maker Hikma announces $1 billion expansion, including its West Side Columbus plant
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA has started work on a $1 billion investment that includes an expansion of its West Side facilities. The company, a division of London-based Hikma, officially broke ground over the weekend on the expansion of its facility at 1809 N. Wilson Rd. The 130,000-square-foot addition will expand the...
Columbus Police Relaunch ‘Operation Turn Up the Heat’ to Nab Violent Suspects During Red,...
In an initiative aimed squarely at apprehending some of its most elusive and dangerous suspects, the Columbus Division of Police has re-launched Operation Turn Up the Heat. Coinciding with the city's Red, White & BOOM Celebrations, the operation steps up efforts to capture individuals wanted for violent crimes. The...
Ohioans Are Swarming This Enormous Flea Market That’s Almost Too Good To Be True
There’s a place in Rogers, Ohio where treasure hunters, bargain seekers, and the chronically curious converge every Friday like clockwork, creating a bustling marketplace that feels like it belongs in another era entirely. Rogers Flea Market isn’t just a shopping destination—it’s a full-blown cultural experience that...
Truck driver gets 18 months for Tusky Valley bus crash
The truck driver found guilty of causing a crash that killed six people in 2023 in a bus accident was sentenced to 18 months.
Ohio governor signs law banning law enforcement ticket and arrest quotas
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A bipartisan bill backed by police unions was signed into law Tuesday, banning law enforcement agencies from using quotas for arrests and citations. Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 114 into law Tuesday. A similar effort, House Bill 333, failed to make it out of committee in 2024.
Marino’s Seafood Closes After 30+ Years
Marino’s Seafood Fish & Chips served its final meal last week, but another seafood restaurant will soon take its place. Located at 1216 W. Fifth Ave., Marino’s Seafood closed over the weekend after the retirement of owners Harry and Rosemarie Kougendakis, who took ownership of Marino’s in the early 1990s from Mike...
Insect Invasion: 6 Ohio Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
Ohio is facing a major bed bug resurgence in 2025, with six key cities—Cleveland-Akron, Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Lakewood—experiencing high levels of infestations. As one of the states with the worst bed bug problems in the nation, Ohio is seeing a rise in these persistent pests, driven...
Ohio National Guard members to deploy Thursday
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Members of the Ohio Army National Guard have been activated for deployment. According to the Ohio National Guard, roughly 160 members with the organization’s 1487thTransportation Company are being deployed Thursday to support Operation Spartan Shield. The Piqua-based team is expected to be in...
Columbus Food Truck Festival returns with food, music and a VIP twist
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — One of the Midwest’s most beloved summer events is back—and tastier than ever. The Columbus Food Truck Festival returns for its 14th year on August 16–17 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, promising a weekend packed with delicious eats, live music, unique shopping, and an all-new...
Columbus to pay $800K to settle 2020 protest lawsuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus City Council has approved nearly $1 million to settle a lawsuit stemming from Columbus police action during the summer 2020 protests. The lawsuit alleged Columbus police officers violated protesters’ rights during the summer 2020 protests after the murder of George Floyd. City council...