Columbus OH

A new LongHorn Steakhouse is on the way to Coughlin Crossing.

A Columbus man, Troy Locke, was sentenced to a staggering 112 years in prison after a Franklin County jury found him guilty on multiple felony drug-related charges, as reported by the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office. Locke, 40, was described by the prosecution as a significant violator who not only trafficked...

Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common illness in young children — especially in childcare and preschool settings. While it’s usually mild, it spreads quickly and can mean several missed days of school or daycare. Here in Ohio, local health departments regularly see clusters of HFMD, especially during the late...

Ohio legislators are considering extending restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs from college campuses to K-12 public schools. Bills in the House and Senate would prohibit DEI programs and offices in public schools. The legislation targets:. DEI training courses. Existing DEI offices or...

Columbus has moved away from celebrating its controversial namesake but not beyond debating what he represents. Why it matters: The local change reflects broader discourse over whether Americans should continue honoring Christopher Columbus' colonial legacy. As the largest U.S. city bearing the Italian explorer's...

Before Buckeye Statehood: Unpacking the Names and Territories of Early Ohio. The answer involves understanding the layers of Indigenous history, colonial claims, and early American territorial organization that preceded its statehood. Ancient Inhabitants: The First Ohioans. Long before any European names were...

Columbus police are asking for the public's help to find a suspect and vehicle wanted in connection with a shooting that injured one person on Interstate 270 on the city's North Side and shut down traffic on the highway for more than three hours while police investigated. Officers responded Oct. 8 just afer 1 p.m. to...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A coordinated human trafficking sting in Ohio has led to 8 arrests, including one man accused of trying to meet a minor for sex. Investigators say this operation is part of a growing push to uncover and stop predatory behavior that’s happening closer to home than many realize. We spoke...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The FBI announced the results of a three-month-long operation in Southern and Central Ohio. Operation Summer Heat is a nationwide effort to crush violent crime, dismantle gangs, and rescue child victims. Adam Lawson, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Cincinnati Field Office, said...

Tucked into the quiet hills of Pike County, there's a place where six-shooters still echo through dusty streets, saloons swing their doors open wide, and outlaws keep one eye on the sheriff. No, you haven’t time-traveled—but it sure feels like it.