Intense Debate: Baby Left at Ohio’s Safe Haven Baby Box
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Infant Surrendered to Ohio Safe Haven Baby Box. A few days ago, a newborn was safely surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station in Clermont County, Ohio. These baby boxes, which are temperature-controlled...
Deadly Columbus home invasion committed by father-son duo results in multi-year sentence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man charged as part of an alleged home invasion resulting in the death of his father and one other person, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to one of four charges. According to court documents, Reginald M. Purnell, initially charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated...
39-year-old gets life sentence despite claiming self-defense in fatal shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man who claimed self-defense in the fatal shooting of his roommate received his sentence Wednesday and could spend the rest of his life in prison. A Franklin County jury and judge rejected 39-year-old Brian Sias’ assertion that he shot and killed William Applegate in self-defense. A guilty...
Columbus City Schools’ $1.8B dudget outpaces city’s, but student performance lags
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus City Schools is managing one of the largest school budgets in the country, even bigger than the city of Columbus itself. With 9,000 employees serving the district, compared to the city’s 10,000 workers, administrators are facing tough decisions as they work through budget challenges.
WATCH: Man with felony warrant in Ohio throws dog at deputies, tries to avoid...
A sheriff’s office in Washington shared body camera video of a man throwing a dog at a deputy, trying to avoid arrest.
Police searching for missing endangered woman in Ohio
OHIO — A statewide missing endangered adult alert has been issued for a Youngstown woman who has not been seen since Friday night. The Youngstown Police Department is searching for 68-year-old Sonja Sealy, who walked away from her home on Fairfax Street and did not return, according to information released early Nov....
Three people injured following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A vehicle crash early Saturday on Central Avenue left three children injured, including one in critical condition, according to a police report. The crash occurred shortly after 2 a.m. at the intersection of Jackman Road and Central Avenue. Police said the driver attempted to make a right turn at the traffic...
Ohio House passes bill to regulate drone usage by law enforcement
Ohio may soon regulate law enforcement’s use of drones.
Man wins $2 million off scratch-off ticket at Ohio convenience store
A winning scratch-off ticket is worth $2 million for a lucky Ohio man.
Intense Debate: Ohio State Representative Suggests Replacing Property Tax Funding with New Plan
WTOV 9 - 11/11/2025 04:18:40 AM. State Representative Ron Ferguson of Ohio has proposed a contingency plan to replace property tax funding in the event of its potential abolition in November 2027. The plan suggests using 20% of the state's sales tax revenue to fund local governments, based on their 2026 property tax...
