Ohio could become 6th state to ban cat declawing
TOLEDO, Ohio — Ohio could join five other states and Washington, D.C., when it comes to a ban on declawing cats, as Senate Bill 252 would make it illegal to remove a cat's claws. "When people say they're going to declaw, most people don't understand what that means," said...
Homeschooling in Ohio is seeing another recent surge after spiking during the pandemic
More Ohio students are being homeschooled now than during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of Ohio students being homeschooled was trending upward pre-pandemic, spiked to about 51,500 students during the COVID-19 pandemic and dipped back down slightly. But homeschooling recently saw another surge with about 53,000...
The Chicken Wings At This Restaurant In Ohio Are So Good, They Have A...
There’s a place in Maple Heights where chicken wings aren’t just food—they’re practically a religious experience. Mr. Wonderful’s Chicken & Waffles sits unassumingly in a strip mall, but don’t let the modest exterior fool you. This place has developed something of a cult following...
Shootings near OSU campus, Short North prompt safety concerns from students and businesses
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A shooting near Ohio State University’s campus and in the Short North over the first weekend of September are reigniting concerns over student safety, late-night crime, and the future of local businesses that rely on foot traffic after hours. Despite the back-to-back incidents, Columbus...
Thousands attend OSU “Invitation to Jesus” event, with baptisms and an ecumenical spirit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Over a thousand people gathered to attend the “Invitation to Jesus” event on OSU’s campus on Monday, bringing an ecumenical and spirited atmosphere to the College Green. “I came for the Christian unity, I heard there’s going to be a lot of...
Get ready to gain an hour of sleep, Ohio. Here’s when daylight savings ends...
If you’re ready to get more sleep in Ohio, your opportunity is approaching soon. Daylight saving time is ending and it will be time to fall back an hour, but when? Here’s what to know:. When should Ohio folks change their clocks?. Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m....
Woman to be sentenced for dog attack on 11-year-old girl in Reynoldsburg
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WSYX) — Stephanie Ayers is set to be sentenced today at noon for charges related to a dog attack that occurred in June 2024. Ayers was found responsible for her dogs attacking Avery Russell, who was 11 years old at the time. The charges include dog confinement and failure to register or license...
Body found near roadway in Ohio, investigation underway
OHIO — Police are investigating after a body was found near a Walmart Supercenter on Sunday afternoon. According to the New Philadelphia Police Department, officers received a report just before 5 p.m. of a body located in the 1100 block of Maple Avenue NW, near Interstate 77. Authorities confirmed the victim was a...
Owner of Ohio fast food restaurant pleads guilty to $2.4 million tax fraud scheme
In a story that unfolds a bit like the Los Pollos Hermanos saga in the hit TV show Breaking Bad, the owner of an Ohio fast food restaurant pleaded guilty to a multi-million dollar tax fraud scheme on Aug. 28. Ali Shahid Butt, who lives in Princeton New Jersey but...
Controversial Christian Group Grows into More Ohio School Districts This Year
LifeWise Academy, a controversial Hilliard-based religious instruction program, will be in almost half of Ohio’s public school districts this school year. The academy will now be in 613 Ohio schools in 303 school districts for the 2025-26 school year, said Christine Czernejewski, a spokesperson for LifeWise. Back in...
