Columbus City Council looks to amend mayor’s proposed budget
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus City Council plans to reverse some of the cuts made in Mayor Andrew Ginther's proposed 2026 operating budget. These priorities would give money back to the courts, homeless shelters, health care for uninsured patients and other "council priorities." "So we were really trying to...
Police investigating after juvenile shot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are investigating an accidental shooting involving a juvenile that happened Saturday evening on the city's southwest side. Officers were called to the 5100 block of W. Broad St., where a shooting had been reported shortly after 7:30 p.m. When they got to the scene, they found a...
Columbus Lotus Lounge Fugitive Hit With Long Prison Stretch
A Franklin County judge on Feb. 28, sentenced Kenyatta Glass to 14 to 19.5 years in prison after he changed his plea in a case stemming from a September 2023 shooting outside a Far East Side bar. The victim, 31‑year‑old Shawn Grooms, was killed near the Lotus Lounge on Channingway Boulevard, and another man was...
13 Low-Fuss Ohio Campgrounds Where You Can Camp Without Overplanning
Sometimes the best camping trips are the ones you almost didn’t plan at all. You toss a tent in the trunk, grab a bag of snacks, and just go. Ohio is packed with state park campgrounds that make spontaneous outdoor escapes completely doable, with solid amenities, easy reservations, and scenery that will make you...
Construction worker dead after being hit by vehicle in work zone on I-70
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A construction worker is dead after being hit by a vehicle in a work zone on Interstate 70 near downtown Columbus early Saturday morning, according to police. The Columbus Division of Police said a maroon Toyota sedan was traveling west on I-70 approaching state Route 315...
Columbus woman facing telecommunications fraud after online bid rigging scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus woman has been indicted in connection with an alleged bid-rigging scheme in which she made nearly $10,000. According to the Ohio attorney general’s office, the woman was accused of artificially inflating prices in online auctions and is facing charges of price fixing, bid rigging...
12 Pit Stops Ohio Meat Lovers Never Stop Talking About
Ohio may not shout about its barbecue scene, but the smoke tells the story long before the signs do. Tucked into small towns and city corners are pitmasters who care more about flavor than flashy branding. The kind of places where meat sells out early and nobody is surprised when...
12 Classic Buckeye State Foods That Won’t Ruin Your Diet
Sweet Potato Casserole Sweet Potato Casserole (image credits: pixabay) Sweet potato casserole is a beloved dish in Ohio, offering a comforting taste without packing in too many calories. The main ingredient, sweet potatoes, is a nutrient-dense food rich in vitamins A and C. These vitamins play a critical role in...
10 Ohio Pizzerias That Make Gas Money Feel Like A Bargain
Ohio takes its pizza seriously, even if it does not always make a big show of it. Across the state, ovens are firing up dough that locals will happily drive past exit signs for. These are not quick pit stops but destinations built on sauce, crust, and consistency. Each place...
Find me: a 3-year-old has been missing since March 11, 1997, from Columbus, Ohio
Aaron "Cody" Stepp was only 3 years old when he went missing on March 11, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County). He would be 32 now, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
