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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The woman police said is responsible for a deadly crash on I-270 Monday morning has a history of bad driving, according to court records. The deadly crash on Interstate 270 near Georgesville Road early Monday morning has led to an aggravated vehicular homicide charge against Jaricah Wright, who, Columbus Police said, struck two vehicles stopped on the left shoulder, killing...

Dr. Amy Acton served as Ohio health director during a critical time as the world was dealing with an unprecedented pandemic and confronting a previously unknown disease. She had responsibility for making some tough decisions, issuing orders for health measures that she did not necessarily want to issue but had responsibility to do so in her position.

Some drives through Ohio end with a meal you forget by the next day, and some lead to the kind of diner that stays on your mind. I was not expecting much more than a quiet stop for comfort food, but the checkered floors, the easy warmth of the room, and the smell of something good on the grill made it clear pretty quickly...

If you are looking for the "bear capital" of Ohio, Ashtabula County is the clear winner. Located in the far northeast corner of the state, it serves as the primary gateway for bears moving across the border from Pennsylvania. Ashtabula stands out because it isn't just seeing wandering males; it...

It's spring in northeast Ohio and once again some unique and unusual animals are making unexpected appearances in backyards and local parks.

OHIO — A crash involving a semi-truck caused major disruptions Thursday afternoon at the interchange of Interstate 77 and Interstate 480 in Cleveland. According to officials, the crash occurred on I-480 westbound near I-77 southbound. The impact caused the semi-truck to end up on nearby RTA rapid transit tracks. Traffic in the area was affected […] The post Part of I-77...

A devastated mother has gone viral after expressing deep frustration and heartbreak over recent teacher layoffs in Cleveland, calling out the Ohio government in an emotional TikTok video. The woman, visibly shaken, recorded herself while sitting in her car shortly after attending a parent-teacher conference at her child’s school. Struggling to contain her emotions, she began her video with a blunt and raw...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man was pronounced dead at a hospital after firefighters found him near the front door of a home with severe hoarder conditions. Terry Dixon, a 65-year-old man, was found at 530 South Ohio Ave. Columbus firefighters located him near the front door. He was pronounced dead at the hospital last night.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s the gas with the blue handle. At a growing number of stations, drivers are seeing unleaded 88, a fuel blend that contains 15% ethanol, much of it made from corn. The fuel is often priced lower than regular 87 octane gasoline, giving some drivers a cheaper option at the pump.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Police filed charges against the driver involved in a crash on Interstate 270 on the west side Monday morning that killed a 45-year-old woman. Jaricah Wright was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. The 30-year-old is being held in the Franklin County jail.