Columbus OH

More than 10,000 people filed new claims last week, a jump of nearly 2,800 in just seven days. Continued claims are also climbing close to 48,000.

Gov. Mike DeWine, fresh off his pursuit of curtailing the sales of intoxicating hemp in the state, is now looking to ban all forms of synthetic kratom and schedule it as an illegal drug. The governor announced the new aim as an emergency rule request made to the Ohio Board...

A lottery ticket worth half a million dollars was sold in Ohio.

LONDON, KY – A complaint at a business in southern Laurel County on Thursday night has led to the arrest of an Ohio woman wanted on an extradition warrant. According to Laurel County Sheriff John Root, the arrest occurred on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at approximately 9:23 P.M. Deputies were dispatched to a...

COLUMBUS — Ohio law allows adults to grow marijuana at home, but legislation heading to Gov. Mike DeWine would tighten where and how residents can legally cultivate cannabis, further reshaping the state’s newly legalized adult-use market. Under current Ohio law, adults may grow marijuana plants at their primary...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WFFT) — The United Steelworkers have endorsed Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate, highlighting his ongoing efforts against corporate interests detrimental to Ohio workers. “I am proud to have the support of the United Steelworkers as we hold Jon Husted accountable for jacking up the cost of groceries...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio residents will soon receive mobile emergency alerts when felony offenders escape from correctional facilities. Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 23, creating the “Escaped Convict Alert System,” on Dec. 1. The legislation passed the House in June and the Senate in October, with both...

Columbus, Ohio (WSYX) — A storage unit on South High Street in Columbus was engulfed in flames Sunday morning. Crews went to the fire in the 3100 block of South High Street around 6 a.m. The Columbus Division of Fire is on the scene, responding to the large amount...

Lemon Blueberry Amish Sugar Cookies offer a bright, tangy twist on the classic soft sugar cookie, blending fresh lemon zest with juicy blueberries for a festive Christmas treat rooted in Amish baking simplicity. These cookies evoke Pennsylvania Dutch holiday gatherings, where fruit-infused sweets add subtle cheer...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As temperatures drop, the hundreds of thousands of stray and feral cats in central Ohio begin to seek a warm place to escape the elements. Cats are prone to freezing to death in the winter if they cannot find adequate shelter. Generally, most healthy cats feel uncomfortable once temperatures...