The Best Smash Burger in Ohio Is a Hidden Gem
I consider myself to be a burger expert, y’all. So, when I say I’m looking for the best smash burger in Ohio, this is what I’m looking for: paper-thin patties smashed onto a ripping-hot griddle until the edges turn into crispy little beef lace, American cheese melted into every crack and crevice, and a soft […]
Ohio’s 15 Longest Bike Trails Are Worth Planning A Weekend Around
Ohio has a reputation for being flat, and while that’s not entirely wrong, its bike trail network tells a far more interesting story about the landscape hiding in plain sight. Rail-trail conversions, river corridors, canal towpaths, and greenways weave across the state in a way that rewards cyclists who...
One shot on east side; Person taken to hospital critical but stable
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police responded to the report of a shooting at 1423 Byron Avenue at 11:05 p.m. Wednesday. When they arrived, they located one shooting victim. That victim was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition, according to police. There are no suspects in custody.
Meet the local butcher serving southeast Ohio with an ethical approach
In a noisy, refrigerated room, Chase Meeks checked a customer’s order before breaking down a large piece of beef. He’s the lead meat-processor and manager of a family-owned butcher shop near Shade in southeast Ohio, appropriately named The Local Butcher. In Ohio, 17,000 family farms raise beef cattle....
11 Ohio Canoeing Trips That Are Worth Every Mile Of The Drive
Some of the most memorable canoe trips in Ohio don’t announce themselves with big signs or crowded launch points. They begin quietly—on winding backroads, near small towns, where the landscape slowly opens into rivers, forests, and still water that reflects the sky like glass. In late spring and...
At 133 days, JFS strike may be longest public sector work stoppage ever in...
The ongoing Lorain County Job and Family Services strike is now believed to be the longest strike by a public sector union in Ohio history. It has lasted 133 total days. Excluding weekends and holidays, that's 93 weekday work days as of Wednesday. Gina Jones, JFS chairperson for United Auto...
Columbus police seek 2 women accused of stealing packages in Southeast Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are asking for the public’s help identifying two women wanted in connection with a package theft in southeast Columbus. Police said that on Thursday, May 14, 2026, two female suspects removed packages that had been delivered to a home on South Ashburton Road. Investigators said t
Sixteen Children Rescued from ‘House of Horrors’ in Ohio
As many as 16 children were rescued from what was described as a “house of horrors” in Ohio, appearing like “feral animals” after police discovered them. The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office made the discovery on Tuesday while executing a search warrant, finding what was described as a “pure evil” scene inside the home.
Charges in new Ohio house of horrors that freed 16 children
Four adults are now officially charged after authorities found children living in "deplorable" conditions at the house in a small town.
One of the U.S.’s largest banks has moved into Shreveport-Bossier, promising strength and focus
Local customers who bank at Huntington Bank may remember opening their account at City Bank & Trust. Over the ensuing years and several acquisitions, mergers and name changes, the bank became Cadence. Now, after a $1.7 billion purchase, it is now Columbus, Ohio-based Huntington. Though the ownership and name have...
