Columbus targeting specific areas for crime, beautification
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus leaders are sharing the results of the city’s Clean and Safe Corridor Initiative, which city departments use to clean up key commercial areas in terms of crime and beautification. “We’re doing everything we can to make sure that, from a visibility standpoint, street lights, you know,...
Columbus mayor calls ABC6’s questions on city water project ’emotionally charged’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The City of Columbus is facing mounting criticism over its Enhanced Meter Project, with numerous complaints surfacing about property damage and inadequate subcontractor performance. Residents have contacted ABC On Your Side Investigates on issues ranging from flooding to hostile interactions...
Second Lady Usha Vance and Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine to host event at...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine and Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance will hold a children's event Monday at the Ohio State Fair. The book reading and scavenger hunt will take place at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Pavilion in the Natural Resources Park.
Cardi B sued by Ohio woman for alleged battery over incident at own concert
LAS VEGAS (WKRC) - An Ohio woman has filed a lawsuit against rapper Cardi B, alleging that she was "forcefully" struck by a microphone thrown by the artist. The incident happened during a performance at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas on July 29, 2023. The plaintiff, identified only as Jane Doe, claims the it left her...
This Ohio village of Native American converts is the site of a forgotten Revolutionary...
Most people know about Wounded Knee, but few remember – or even know – Gnadenhutten. In 1782, American soldiers murdered 96 peaceful Moravian Christians in Ohio. The victims were Lenape and Mohican families who had sworn off violence for their faith. They died singing hymns while militiamen used mallets to crush...
9 Old-Fashioned Drive-In Restaurants In Ohio With Outrageously Delicious Food
Looking for nostalgic drive-in restaurants in Ohio with amazing food?. These nine classic spots offer delicious meals and a fun blast from the past!. 1. Skyway Drive-In (Green) Remember when going out for a burger was an event?. The Skyway Drive-In in Green keeps that wonderful tradition alive. This charming...
DeWine says veto of ban on SNAP for sugary drinks isn’t because he opposes...
Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a provision in the state budget that would have prevented people in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - known as food stamps - from using those funds to purchase sugary drinks. But he said he didn’t do that because he disagreed with the principle of the provision.
Four people arrested after stealing road signs in Ohio
OHIO — Four individuals have been arrested in connection with a string of stop sign thefts that occurred across Darke County in recent weeks. According to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies made the arrests on Wednesday following an investigation into multiple overnight thefts of traffic signs, including...
Hundreds of parole violators have vanished in Ohio: ‘We don’t know where they are’
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On June 4, Sara’s husband, Patrick Heringer, was fatally stabbed inside their Cincinnati home. The alleged killer, Mordecai Black, had been convicted of a prior violent offense and was on post-release control — under state supervision — living at a half-way house when he vanished.
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Cincinnati Police District Three is actively searching for 20-year-old Jatwan Rayford in connection with a recent burglary and misdemeanor domestic violence case. According to investigators, on July 18, 2025, Rayford allegedly forced his way into a victim’s home and threatened to kill them. Rayford is...