Nearly $20 million awarded to Ohio nonprofits to support young families, advance infant health
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 20 nonprofit organizations focused on parental and family support in Ohio will receive nearly $20 million in grants over the next two years, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday. In a release from the governor’s office, the Ohio Parenting and Pregnancy Program will provide funding...
Six people injured following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — Six people were injured in a crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 71 in northeast Columbus, according to city public safety officials. The incident happened around 5:15 a.m. on I-71 South near East Hudson Street. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported two people in critical condition — one...
Ohio woman wins $2M but won’t get even half the cash
An Ohio woman scratched off the top prize of an Ohio Lottery ticket, winning $80,000 a year for 25 years.
Shelter-in-place advisory issued for part of Ohio due to suspect search
OHIO — Authorities have issued a shelter-in-place advisory for part of southern Montgomery County as law enforcement searches for a wanted person. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said the alert applies to the area surrounding State Route 725 and Paragon Road in Washington Township. “This action is in response...
New Democratic bill would ban drilling under Ohio state parks and Lake Erie
Ohio Democratic lawmakers want to prevent oil and natural gas drilling under Lake Erie and state parks. State Reps. Tristan Rader, D-Lakewood, and Christine Cockley, D-Columbus, recently introduced Ohio House Bill 399. The bill would prohibit the director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources from issuing a...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Cincinnati Police District One is searching for 22-year-old Ervin Binford, wanted on multiple charges including felony aggravated menacing, felony escape, misdemeanor failure to comply with a police officer, and misdemeanor resisting arrest. Officers responded on August 6, 2025, to reports of a disorderly man...
Man, 25, killed in southwest Columbus shooting, 18-year-old arrested
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man is dead and an 18-year-old has been arrested after a shooting late Friday night in southwest Columbus. According to a police, officers were sent to the 4700 block of Sullivant Avenue right around 11:15 p.m. on reports of a shooting. Christopher Santiago-Flores, 25, was found suffering...
Six-time convicted felon federally charged in seven central Ohio robberies
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus man who has pleaded guilty to six felonies has been charged after allegedly committing five armed robberies over six days. According to prosecutors, a federal grand jury has charged Dequan Keys with seven total robberies and one attempted robbery in January, which included five...
Columbus Police Seek Public Aid to Identify Suspect in Car Break-In and Debit Card...
The Columbus Division of Police is requesting the public's help to identify a suspect involved in a recent theft from a motor vehicle, as shared in a social media post. According to the Columbus Division of Police's message, the incident occurred on August 2 at around 6:00 p.m., when the suspect unlawfully entered a...
Ohio ER docs warn of more ‘patient boarding.’ A study says it’s already getting...
OHIO, USA — As they try to anticipate the loss of billions to the Ohio health care system, emergency doctors warned last month that it would make patient boarding a lot worse. That’s when people have to lie for hours in the emergency department, waiting for a bed to open up in the appropriate department of the...
