From Parma to New Philadelphia, voters reject most NE Ohio school income tax levies
In a big test of voters' appetite for income taxes versus property taxes, Northeast Ohio voters largely rejected school districts' income tax levies on the ballot Tuesday night. In total, it appeared as if just one of the 11 requests for new income taxes were approved by voters in unofficial...
Wanted murder suspect arrested by U.S. Marshals in Ohio
OHIO — A Stark County man wanted in connection with a deadly April shooting in Canton has been arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service. 33-year-old Ashaad Carlisle was taken into custody Wednesday morning in the 700 block of Greenfield Avenue in Canton without incident. Carlisle had been wanted by Canton police in connection with the […] The post Wanted murder suspect arrested by U.S...
Columbus Driver On The Run After 100 MPH Blast Through Work Zone
Law enforcement in Franklin County is searching for 57-year-old Matthew Armentrout, who investigators say tore through an active construction zone at more than 100 miles per hour on the far west side of the county in November 2024. Court filings show Armentrout was arrested after that incident and booked, but officials say he later failed to appear in court and is now...
Hundreds of cars impounded, tickets issued during Columbus’ April street sweeping
An effort by the city to clean debris and pollutants along curbed streets has become an annual annoyance for drivers parking their cars. In April, the city handed out 479 tickets and impounded 305 vehicles, Debbie Briner, a spokesperson for the Department of Public Service, said in an email. Street...
Former troopers claim Ohio State Highway Patrol doles out unfair discipline
Several former Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers allege that supervisors are abusing their power within the agency, and that documented action is not always taken by subordinates due to fear of repercussions.
Child shot during argument, taken to hospital
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A child was shot in the lower body during an argument Monday night at Lockbourne Road and Whittier Street, according to police. Police were called around 7:50 p.m. on report of a shooting to the area of Lockbourne Road and Whittier Street. Officers found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to their lower body.
Three-alarm tears through Dublin apartments; Cause revealed
Investigators have determined the cause of the fire that drew numerous first responders to a Dublin apartment complex over the weekend to be accidental, according to the Washington Township Fire Department. The flames began just after 1 p.m. Sunday at the Asherton of Dublin apartments, located off Asherton Boulevard, and...
Following active shooter threat, Columbus-area destination evacuated, closed for second time in less than...
While Saturday’s closure was prompted by a bomb threat, according to a social media statement from the Zoo, it was evacuated earlier this morning due an active shooter threat, and will remain closed for the remainder of the day. Just before 10 a.m. today, the Zoo’er Call Center received...
Coldest Mays in Ohio since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Mays in Ohio since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.
LIST: Dozens of local school funding issues on primary ballot
Across the state, voters will decide if their school district's levies pass or fail. Right here in Northeast Ohio, there are dozens of races voters will be casting their ballots for or against.
