Mystery Booms Rattle Columbus As Bomb Squad Torches Old War Shells
Those thunderous late-night booms that had Columbus residents wide awake on Friday were not storms rolling through. They were the sound of a controlled detonation, as the Columbus bomb squad and military explosive ordnance disposal technicians blew up a stash of outdated military artillery shells that had turned up...
Multiple schools in Ohio could close Monday
OHIO — Dense fog expected to develop Sunday night and linger into Monday morning could lead to school delays or closures across parts of Ohio on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. According to the National Weather Service, fog is expected to form overnight and persist through the early morning hours. Visibilities of less than...
One person arrested following shooting incident at Ohio motel
OHIO — A 20-year-old man is in custody following a shooting at a Willoughby motel Saturday night. According to a news release from the Willoughby Police Department, officers responded to the Skylight Inn on Maplegrove Road at approximately 9:15 p.m. after receiving reports that a man had been shot. When officers...
Suspect in North Carolina double homicide captured in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in North Carolina was arrested in Ohio following a coordinated multi-state manhunt, according to a statement released online by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office. Caleb Hayden Fosnaugh was taken into custody without incident, Moore County...
One person dead following dirt bike crash in Ohio
OHIO — A 24-year-old man died Saturday night after crashing his dirt bike in Mount Vernon, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Dylan Severns was riding near the intersection of Walnut Alley and Sunset Street just before 11 p.m. when he struck a utility pole wire. Severns was transported to Knox...
Two Ohio men convicted in state’s largest prison conspiracy case
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Two men have been convicted in what prosecutors described as a large-scale prison drug smuggling and money laundering operation that spanned multiple Ohio correctional institutions. A Muskingum County jury found Norman V. Whiteside, 71, of Columbus, and Justin A. Alexander, 46, of Zanesville,...
These Unassuming Ohio Restaurants Serve Shockingly Good Seafood
Finding exceptional seafood in Ohio might seem like a tall order, but you’d be surprised at the hidden gems scattered across the state. From Cleveland to Cincinnati, unassuming spots are serving up fresh catches that rival coastal restaurants. I’ve spent months tracking down these local favorites, and I’m excited...
Police searching for indecent exposure suspect in Ohio
OHIO — Police in Hamilton are searching for a suspect accused of multiple incidents of indecent exposure early Saturday morning. According to a spokesperson for the Hamilton Police Department, officers responded to three separate reports between midnight and 3 a.m. The incidents occurred near the 400 block of Sherman...
13 Secret Ohio Lakes That Reward Anyone Willing To Look A Little Harder
Most people think of Ohio as flat cornfields and highway exits, but that is just not true. Hidden among the hills and hollows are lakes that feel more like mountain retreats than Midwest water. These spots do not advertise themselves with billboards or crowded marinas. Instead, they wait quietly behind...
February deals: $1 Wendy’s single, free chili, Thin Mint Frostys, more
Wendy's is offering special holiday-themed discounts and new limited-time menu items in February, including a $1 Dave's Single cheeseburger, free chili, a bacon cheeseburger, a chicken tenders wrap, and Girl Scout Thin Mints Frosty Fusion and Swirl.
