Suspect shoots himself after alleged car theft on West Broad Street, police say
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police responded to a reported vehicle theft overnight in west Columbus and later arrested one of the suspects after he accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to authorities. On Sunday at about 3:17 a.m., an officer was sent to the 3600 block of West...
Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell Names What Propelled Badgers Upset Over USC Trojans
Here's what Wisconsin Badgers coach Luke Fickell said after his team's 24-7 upset win over the No. 16 USC Trojans on Saturday night.
Zogby to Newsmax: Ohio Poll Shift Shows Risk of Attack Ads
Personal attack ads can backfire on the candidates they are intended to help, pollster John Zogby told Newsmax on Sunday. He cited an Ohio survey showing Democrats gaining ground after a controversial advertisement in the state's gubernatorial election. The ad, produced by Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign, features Democrat candidate...
Oregon makes major coaching shake-up two weeks ahead of Ohio State game
The Buckeyes will see a new-look coaching staff with the Ducks when they come to Columbus in a couple of weeks.
35-year-old man dies after bull riding accident at Fox Hollow Stables
CLEARCREEK TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKEF) -- A man died after suffering injuries while bull riding at a rodeo event on Saturday. According to Clearcreek Township Division of Police, police and EMS were dispatched to Fox Hollow Stables around 7:41 p.m. for a man with a traumatic chest injury. 35-year-old Jason Blake...
Woman found dead on Near East Side of Columbus in apparent homicide, police say
A woman was found dead Wednesday on Columbus' Near East Side in what the coroner's office identified as a homicide, police said.
Officials urging Ohio lawmakers to clarify firearm laws
Ohio officials are urging state lawmakers to clarify Ohio’s firearm laws following a recent announcement by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Ohio federal prosecutors charge multiple defendants in SNAP fraud investigations tied to nationwide enforcement...
Cleveland, Ohio – Federal prosecutors in northern Ohio have announced several criminal cases involving suspected fraud against government assistance programs as part of a nationwide effort to protect taxpayer money and prevent the misuse of food benefits intended for struggling families. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District...
More than 227,000 Ohioans used the state’s $175 winter reconnect rule last winter, and...
Ohio’s winter reconnect order is back for another heating season, and last year’s numbers show how many households leaned on it. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio says more than 227,637 Ohioans used the Special Reconnect Order last winter, and the agency has renewed it for Oct. 12, 2026 through April 16, 2027. Under the […]
Check your tickets! Winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio
One person won $50,000 with four of five of the winning numbers and the Powerball in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.

















