Columbus police take to social media to find suspects
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Division of Police is reviving a social media campaign in an attempt to get some suspects off the streets. For the first time since 2022, the department is posting several mugshots of suspects wanted for crimes ranging from robbery to felonious assault. The campaign, under the...
Driver of stolen car arrested on drug charges in southeast Ohio
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) – The driver of a stolen car from the Columbus area was arrested Sunday in Ironton on drug charges, the Ironton Police Department said. Police said the arrest was made around 8:30 p.m. Officers seized more than 52 grams of cocaine from the driver’s front door...
Parents, school leaders weigh in on proposed cell phone ban in Ohio public schools
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Ohio could be dialing out distractions in public schools as Senate Bill 158, if passed, would require schools to come up with a policy prohibiting phones in schools. "I think cell phones for young people have created a significant number of problems, not just the learning...
7 Thrilling Ohio Spots Where Paranormal Activity Comes Alive
Ohio’s rich history and eerie landscapes make it a hotspot for ghost hunters and thrill-seekers. From abandoned prisons to spectral highways, here are seven bone-chilling locations where the line between the living and the dead blurs. 1. Mansfield Reformatory. Location: Mansfield, Ohio. Activity: Apparitions,...
Some northwest Ohio cities planning new uses for currently-empty Rite Aid stores
ROSSFORD, Ohio — At one time, Rite Aids across northwest Ohio were busy with customers picking up prescriptions. While many of the locations now sit empty, some cities are working to give them new life. Rossford is among those taking an active approach. City council voted on Monday to...
Ohio State Fair unveils new attractions, events for 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Fair, set to open July 23, 2025, is rolling out a host of fresh attractions and upgrades, blending classic traditions with bold new experiences, organizers announced Monday. A revamped north entrance with permanent ticket booths will welcome visitors, while two new gift shops...
New Ohio law to provide major relief for drivers with suspended licenses
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — The start of July brings significant changes for Ohio drivers as new laws and rules take effect. Among these is House Bill 29, which is being hailed as a major relief for drivers with suspended licenses due to unpaid court fines and fees. The bill, which...
Governor DeWine signs state budget; Browns receive $600 million grant for Brook Park enclosed...
Ohio governor Mike DeWine signed the state budget Monday evening, which includes a $600 grant for the Browns proposed $2.4 billion enclosed stadium to be built in Brook Park, Ohio.
Appeals court: Gov. Mike DeWine must seek $300-per-week federal pandemic unemployment benefits for 300,000...
COLUMBUS, Ohio—An Ohio appeals court panel has upheld a lower-court ruling requiring Gov. Mike DeWine to seek and distribute $900 million in special federal coronavirus unemployment benefits that he declined in 2021. Monday’s ruling by the Tenth District Court of Appeals, based in Columbus, sided with plaintiffs in...
Another bear sighting reported in the region; Officials share where it may be going
News Center 7 has received reports of sightings in Clark, Montgomery, Champaign, and Greene counties.
