Ohio Loses 1,300 Jobs As GM Closes Battery Plant
The Mahoning Valley has seen this before. On January 5, 2026, GM and its partner LG Energy Solution began laying off more than 1,300 workers at the Ultium Cells battery plant in Warren, Ohio. The facility opened just three years ago as part of a $2.3 billion investment that was...
Two people arrested following theft of trading cards in Ohio
OHIO — Two people were arrested and a third suspect remains at large following an attempted theft of nearly $3,000 worth of trading cards at a Kettering Meijer store Monday night. According to the Kettering Police Department, officers were called to a theft in progress shortly before 10 p.m. at the Meijer located at...
Recently obtained reports reveal two former Ohio State employees had sufficient evidence of violating...
A former assistant director at the Wexner Medical Center, and a former employee of Ohio State’s department of safety were found to be responsible for more than 350 fondling reports of sexual misconduct following a 2023 investigation by university officials.
Multiple inches of snow possible in Ohio this week
OHIO — A developing low-pressure system is expected to bring a return of winter weather to parts of northern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania beginning late Tuesday and continuing through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service Cleveland. Forecasters say rain will move into the region late Tuesday night...
Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and New York Brace for Explosive Lake-Effect Snow as Arctic Air...
GREAT LAKES REGION — A classic lake-effect snow setup is coming together across the Great Lakes as a surge of arctic air pours over relatively warm lake waters, setting the stage for localized but potentially extreme snowfall across parts of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York over the next several...
BrewDog closes two Columbus locations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Craft brewer BrewDog announced the closure of two of its Columbus locations. In simultaneous Facebook announcements, the locations in Franklinton and the Short North said they were closing. The company did not give a reason for the closures. The decision leaves BrewDog with its Canal...
Argument at gas station led to shooting, killing one
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police responded to a shooting late Saturday night at 11:05 p.m. in the 5900 block of S. High St. Officers found an adult victim with a gunshot wound, who was taken to Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead just before midnight. The...
Two Ohio wildlife areas approved for oil and gas drilling bids
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two more Ohio wildlife areas are moving closer to being leased for oil and gas development. On Monday, the Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission voted to allow energy companies to bid on drilling rights underneath Egypt Valley Wildlife Area and Jockey Hollow Wildlife Area. The bidding process...
Energy bills shock some Ohio customers with dramatic increases
One woman changed energy suppliers after her bill climbed to $180, hoping for relief. Utility officials say customers have options like budget billing and changing energy suppliers to cut costs.
Northern Ohio Braces for Potential Major Snowstorm Midweek as GFS and Euro Models Signal...
Ohio — Weather forecasters are closely monitoring a rapidly evolving winter setup that could bring a significant snowstorm to northern Ohio Wednesday into Thursday, as both major forecast models now highlight the potential for widespread, impactful snowfall. While officials stress this is not yet an official...
