15-YEAR-OLD COLUMBUS GIRL DIES, Community Mourns as Authorities Urge Water Safety Awareness
LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — A heartbreaking water rescue operation on the Licking River ended in tragedy after a 15-year-old girl lost her life following an incident that drew a massive emergency response from multiple agencies. According to fire officials, emergency crews were dispatched Sunday afternoon to the Licking Riv
Ohio farmers fear new proposal would allow data centers to take property
A new proposal by a business trade group is causing Ohio farmers to fear that the state and utility companies could take private property to build data centers. This idea would also allow entities to take the land before the owner gets paid. In a document we obtained, the Ohio...
Year-long study details how drugs are being smuggled into Ohio’s prisons
This episode originally aired on April 1, 2026. Drugs flow into Ohio’s prisons in ways that are both brazen and clandestine. The brazen way is with visible and noisy drones making drops inside prison yards or provided by corrections officers themselves. The clandestine way is when contraband is smuggled...
Central Ohio grocery store is closing following 15-year run
Another Central Ohio Giant Eagle is on the way out. According to a statement from company representatives, Giant Eagle’s Lancaster store, which is located at 1394 Ety Shops Way, will close for good this summer, although an exact date was provided. “This was a difficult, but necessary business decision...
Multiple people arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — Several people were arrested this month after law enforcement officers discovered drugs, firearms and cash during a series of traffic stops in Logan County, according to the Bellefontaine Police Department. In a social media post, the department said K9 Pyro assisted in a proactive enforcement operation conducte
Three people injured after tree falls on vehicle in Ohio
OHIO — Three people were injured after strong thunderstorm winds caused a tree to fall onto a vehicle in Logan County over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of County Road 5 and Township Road 191 in Liberty Township. Officials said
One person dead following vehicle crash in construction zone in Ohio
OHIO — A Newark man died Tuesday evening following a crash in a construction zone on state Route 16 in Licking County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 6:05 p.m. when 48-year-old Robert Lentz, of Newark, was traveling eastbound on state Route 16 in a 2008 Volkswagen Passat. Investig
The 10 Richest Neighborhoods in Ohio, Where Luxury Living and High Incomes Go Hand...
Ohio’s landscape is dotted with affluent enclaves that showcase impressive real estate, exceptional amenities, and high median household incomes. From suburban retreats near major cities to historic districts with architectural significance, these neighborhoods represent the pinnacle of residential prosperity in the Bu
Lyme disease cases in Ohio surge to record high
Ohio is seeing a dramatic surge in Lyme disease cases, with the state recording a record-breaking 2,799 confirmed cases at the end of last year, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
Columbus food truck serving hand-tossed pasta from giant cheese wheel now open
Enjoy a taste of Italy from a truck. This new Columbus food truck not only provides classic Italian pasta from scratch, but also an experience that will have you saying “Mamma Mia!”. Pasta Stop is an Italian food truck that officially opened May 31. The food truck offers build-your-own...

















