Kindergarten age requirements are adjusted for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year
WESTLAKE, Oh. - If you have a child that is gearing up for kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year, it is important to pay attention to your child’s birthdate, since Ohio HB 114 has changed the age requirements for Kindergarten entry. Ohio House Bill 114 modifies the age requirements...
Autopsy reports reveal new details in shooting deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Franklin County Coroner’s Office released its autopsy reports for Spencer and Monique Tepe on Tuesday. Spencer, 37, and his wife Monique, 39, were found shot to death in their Weinland Park home two months ago. Monique’s ex-husband, Michael McKee, was arrested and charged with murder in their...
Teen missing from Gahanna since Sunday has been found
GAHANNA, Ohio (WSYX) — Update: Thigpen has been located and is now home with family. Original: A 16-year-old girl has been missing from her home in Gahanna since Sunday. Gahanna police posted on Facebook on Monday that Jadyn Thigpen was reported missing after she left her home Sunday. She's...
ICE Abducts Man Dropping Kid at School in Columbus, Ohio: ‘All I Ever See...
A man was recently detained by ICE agents while dropping his kid off at school in the Northgate neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. ICE often targets schools during its operations, as immigrants are generally accompanied by their children, making them more vulnerable and less likely to react. ICE abducted a father...
Most Franklin County homeowners won’t see promised tax relief
(This story was updated to correct an error.) A much-hyped property tax relief bill passed in Ohio at the end of 2025 will do little for most Franklin County residents and will do nothing right away. Among other things, Ohio House Bill 186 gives an "inflation tax credit" to property owners in school districts at the...
Local bakery cookie inspired by ICE-detained 5 year sells thousands, ships nationally
A cookie created by a long-standing Columbus bakery in response to the detainment of a five year-old in Minnesota by ICE agents has exploded in popularity, and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. According to co-owner Emilie Smith, the Original Goodie Shop created a cookie on Jan....
Columbus man accused of raping teenager with disabilities
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One man is in custody after allegations of rape involving a teenager with disabilities. According to court documents, the victim was brought to a child advocacy center on Jan. 16 and underwent a forensic interview for sexual abuse. Police said that Branden Vance was in the south Columbus home...
Ohio Police Officer Gets Kidnapped During Traffic Stop
Police Lights | iStock - Ajax9 Trying to flee a traffic stop with an officer inside your truck will only make your charges worse. The post Ohio Police Officer Gets Kidnapped During Traffic Stop appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Restaurant owner accused of fraud scheme involving 100+ stolen identities to obtain $1 million+...
BOSTON – Three individuals have been arrested, and another individual has been charged, with an alleged fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The defendants are also...
9 All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants In Ohio That Locals Can’t Stop Talking About
Looking for the best all-you-can-eat restaurants in Ohio that will satisfy your biggest appetite?. These 9 buffet spots offer endless food options and flavors that keep locals coming back for seconds!. 1. Olde Dutch (Logan) The Olde Dutch Restaurant in Logan looks like a postcard from Amish country. Its light...

















