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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus City Schools are considering closing four additional schools to save money and comply with impending legislation. At a special board of education meeting Thursday night, school leaders discussed new possibilities for reducing the district’s budget by $50 million annually. CCS may...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man has been arrested in connection with a double homicide that occurred more than five years ago. Justin Williams, 35, of Lima, is set to be arraigned on the charge of aggravated murder Friday morning. The shooting took place in August 2020 on Timberwood...

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reminding drivers that the left lane on highways is intended for passing, not for cruising.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Schools is facing a $50 million budget shortfall and is looking at buildings and transportation as potential areas to cut costs. Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman said the deficit is largely driven by reduced funding at both the state and federal levels. Democratic Rep. Allison...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After opening a second Columbus location last month, Blu Note Jazz Cafe owner Derrick Pannell is now eyeing preparations for a new live music venue in Franklinton. Called Blu Note on Rich, the project is taking over a historic warehouse at 375 W. Rich St., a property Pannell and The Robert […]

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Many people dream of keeping a cute, intelligent raccoon as a pet, but the legal reality is more… This article, Is It Legal to Own a Raccoon in Ohio? Essential Laws, Permits, and Safer Alternatives Explained , appeared first on Animal of...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — New 911 calls and insight from family members are shedding light on the moments that led up to the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old TaShawn Davis near the Ohio State University campus early Sunday morning. Just days after celebrating his 18th birthday, Davis’ life was...

NEW YORK CITY (WKRC) - A man from Ohio allegedly stormed the stage at a Wikipedia conference armed with a pistol and a sign that said "non-offending pedophile" and threatened to kill himself. The incident took place at around 9 a.m. on Friday at WikiConference North America, an event that...

East Sparta woman wins $50,000 on Ohio Lottery Cash Plus ticket sold in Canton CANTON, OH – A Stark County resident struck it big with a $50,000 win on the…

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – Governor Mike DeWine is considering banning soda and sugary drinks from being purchased with SNAP benefits. DeWine is seeking a federal waiver to prohibit people using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from buying beverages where sugar or sweeteners, such as corn syrup, are one of the...