Columbus hotel with history of drugs and violence declared public nuisance
Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein and Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Shayla D. Favor announced on August 13 a joint lawsuit against a west side hotel with a detailed history of drug activity, violence, and other criminal conduct. Over 300 calls have been reported by Columbus Police and Fire regarding The...
At least five missing after homeless camps swept away in Columbus-area flooding
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio — Emergency crews are searching for as many as five people reported missing after flash flooding swept through homeless encampments in the Canal Winchester area Thursday, according to Columbus Fire Chief Brian Barnhart. Barnhart described the ongoing response as a “mass casualty incident” and sai
Millions of dollars to help Ohioans with utility bills, AEP program
Millions of dollars are being put toward helping Ohioans with utility bills through AEP’s Neighbor to Neighbor program.
Wildlife officers spend 2 years taking down massive Ohio poaching ring
Ohio wildlife officers spent nearly two years unraveling what investigators described as a sprawling poaching operation tied to a shared hunting lease, eventually connecting multiple hunters to allegations involving night hunting, hunting from vehicles, false deer check-ins, tag swapping and animals that were never pro
Smashing the Surveillance Grid: Grand Jury Dismisses Felony Charges Against Ohio Man
Ohio grand jury declines to indict man who destroyed a Flock license plate reader, spotlighting growing backlash over ALPR privacy in Ohio.
Farm legal issues: When to call your attorney
When issues stir up on the farm, most farmers understand how to size it up. Some issues are like handling a calm calf: manageable, familiar and something that can be done on your own. Others can feel more like staring down a belligerent bull, where one wrong move can cause serious damage.
Ohio’s future will be built by skilled hands
As cranes fill the skyline and new projects move from planning to construction, we must remember what makes all of this possible. It is not just the concrete, steel, or technology. It is the skilled men and women who install, power, maintain, and modernize the electrical systems that keep Ohio running. Whether construc
4-H members showcased their woodworking skills at 2026 Ohio State Fair
Woodworking skills were on display during 4-H Woodworking Day at the Ohio State Fair Aug. 8. Members demonstrated their abilities with a variety of tools and showcased projects ranging from bookends and shelves to beds, tables, a chest of drawers, and even a wooden model semi-truck. Eight clock trophies were...
Video from Ohio shows a street disappear under floodwater as storm strands cars
"I was sobbing … on my way home from work last night."
WATCH: Mayor Ginther to address Columbus area flood warnings, floodwall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An onslaught of overnight rain has resulted in multiple medical emergencies, school delays, the city to activate a floodwall and the National Weather Service to declare flash flood warnings throughout central Ohio. At approximately 4:45 a.m. Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a flash
