One dead and 10 others, including seven firefighters, taken to hospital for carbon monoxide...
LITHOPOLIS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead, and 10 others, including seven firefighters, were hospitalized after being exposed Thursday to carbon monoxide southeast of Columbus in Bloom Township. According to a sheriff’s deputy in Fairfield County, multiple people were taken to a hospital after a report of carbon...
Moms at Ohio prison cherish Christmas visit with kids with ‘Christmas Miracle’ program
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 2-foot tall paper Olaf snowman smiles down over a table covered in construction paper and other colorful Frozen-themed decorations, complete with a cut-out Elsa. Pariss Dickinson says it’s her daughter’s favorite Disney movie, as she carefully sets up the final details of her table. Wrapping...
Mayor says ICE operations in Columbus won’t turn city into ‘vehicle of fear’
Columbus city leaders and Columbus Division of Police leadership emphasized on Dec. 18 that police are not working with federal immigration authorities as operations appear to be increasing in the city. Mayor Andrew Ginther, Columbus police Chief Elaine Bryant, City Attorney Zach Klein, and other city and police...
DeWine calls 30% property tax spikes a “kick in the gut” for homeowners
After major property tax increases in northwest Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine explains what lawmakers are doing to prevent sudden spikes for homeowners.
Ohio minimum wage will increase in 2026
Federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour. It has not increased since 2009.
Westerville officer accidentally shot during training exercise
WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) — A Westerville police officer is recovering after being injured during a training exercise on Wednesday. According to Westerville police, the officer was injured during a break at a Delaware Tactical Unit training session at the Defense Supply Center in Whitehall. Police said another trainee’s...
Victims’ families speak out as death penalty in Ohio remains on pause
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – More than 20 years after their loved ones were murdered in central Ohio, Becky Rodeniser and Jennifer Conley are still waiting for the state to execute the convicted killers. Ohio last saw an execution in 2018. Since Gov. Mike DeWine took office in January 2019, he has repeatedly issued...
OSHA Proposes $394K in Penalties Against Ohio Bakery
NORWALK, Ohio (WOWO) — Federal workplace safety officials are proposing nearly $400,000 in penalties against New Horizons Baking Company after an investigation found workers were exposed to hazardous conditions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced Tuesday that it cited the Ohio-based...
Menards Settles Lawsuit Over 11% Rebate Program
States say shoppers misunderstood a popular Menards promotion
Police warn of card skimmers at Ohio gas stations
Police are asking people to check their financial accounts after card skimmers were found in Ohio.
