Crash Alley On Columbus Outerbelt: Inside I-270’s Most Perilous Stretch
Columbus drivers who white-knuckle their way around the I-270 Outerbelt now have data to back up their nerves. A fresh look at state crash records points to a handful of problem spots, and one short run near the U.S. 23 interchange stands out for sheer volume, just as major reconstruction continues at the I-270/I-71...
New University Hospital tower began officially welcoming patients Sunday
After five years of construction and nearly $2 billion, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center’s new hospital tower began accepting patients on Sunday. The university announced the opening with a press release, though the hospital hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in January to signify the beginning of the transition to...
South Columbus shooting leaves 1 hospitalized; victim in stable condition
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — One person was hospitalized after being shot in south Columbus early Sunday. Police were called to the area of Petzinger Road near New Village Road around 1 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a person suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics took the victim to...
This Ohio Road Is So Eerie Locals Avoid It At Night
You ever roll up to a road that already feels like it is watching you? That is Gore Orphanage Road in Ohio, the one locals mention with a look that says maybe do not. It is a real stretch of pavement in Erie County near Birmingham, and the stories stack up the closer you get to the trees.
Schools in Ohio could close multiple days this week
OHIO — Scattered snow showers moving across Ohio on Sunday could lead to multiple school closures and delays this week as districts monitor road conditions and additional lake-effect snow. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, snow showers are expected to continue through the afternoon before...
$50,000 Powerball ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Ohio following the Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 drawing. According to Powerball officials, the winning numbers were 27, 28, 36, 48 and 49, with the Powerball number 21. The Power Play multiplier for the drawing was 4x. While no ticket matched all six numbers to...
Columbus Driver Thought Fatal Route 3 Hit Was Just a Deer
Early Saturday in northeast Columbus, a pedestrian was struck and killed along State Route 3, according to authorities. Emergency crews found the person lying in the roadway just south of Allwine Road, and medics pronounced the victim dead at 5:45 a.m. The driver later came back to the scene and was not injured.
One person arrested following police standoff in Ohio
OHIO — A 20-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning following a police standoff at a duplex on Wood Street. According to police, officers began receiving calls about shots fired around 4:39 a.m. When they arrived at the residence, they reported hearing additional gunshots and a woman screaming. Authorities...
Ohio Bill introduced to create ‘blackout’ license plate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — An Ohio lawmaker wants to create a new license plate option for drivers in the Buckeye State. State Sen. Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) recently introduced Senate Bill 358, which aims to allow vehicle owners the option to consider a “blackout license plate” when purchasing plates.
Early Morning Earthquake Rattles Ohio
A relatively weak earthquake struck southern Ohio east of Cincinnati during the early morning hours today. According to USGS, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck at 5:50 am near Hillsboro, Ohio from a depth of 6.4 km. Despite the intensity and time, dozens of people did use the “Did you feel it?” reporting tool on the...
