Central Ohio Snowstorm: Essential workers brave worsening weather
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Even when the snow is falling, Central Ohio's essential workers must report for duty. "It's slow, I mean, they're passable, but they're getting worse, I think, by the minute," said plow driver for the city of Columbus Greg Dell. Dell had to fill up his...
This Modest Ohio Seafood Restaurant Quietly Delivers Some Truly Big Flavor
Tucked into a strip mall at 839 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43214, Kai’s Crab Boil doesn’t exactly scream fine dining from the outside. But step through those doors, and you’ll find yourself in a world where snow crab legs glisten with Cajun butter, shrimp arrive perfectly seasoned in plastic bags meant for cracking and...
Police investigating reported armed robbery with shots fired on Alice Dr.
Columbus police are investigating a shots fired incident Sunday afternoon. The incident took place on Alice Drive in the 5600 block. Columbus police said an armed robbery with shots fired occurred and three suspects were taken into custody. No injuries were reported. A heavy police presence is in the area...
Gov. Mike DeWine gives update on winter storm, asks Ohioans to stay inside if...
CINCINNATI — As a winter storm continues to affect the entirety of Ohio — and arctic cold is on the way — we spoke with Gov. Mike DeWine, who told us how the state has been handling the snow and how his state of emergency declaration has benefited the state.
Breakfast chain to take over former Grandview-area Hot Chicken Takeover
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Southern breakfast chain is preparing to open its first Ohio location in a Columbus building that formerly housed Hot Chicken Takeover. Biscuit Belly plans to open at 1417 W. Fifth Ave. near Grandview Heights in May, according to founder and CEO Chad Coulter. Hot Chicken Takeover had...
This Ohio Pie Shop Keeps Things Simple But Somehow Turns Every Slice Into Perfection
A plain bakery sign in Westerville, Ohio, should not have the power to rearrange my entire afternoon, yet Just Pies at 736 Northfield Rd Ste 1 in Westerville does it with embarrassing ease. I walked in expecting a quick grab-and-go, then watched locals line up like they were auditioning for...
Franklin County’s level 3 snow emergency is a first since Ohio began the system
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Franklin County issued a level 3 snow emergency for the first time since Ohio began its current county-by-county snow level system. The current system, in which the sheriff in each county decides snow levels, was established after the Blizzard of 1978 to have a standardized system across the...
Decades-Old Columbus Horror Cracked Open: DNA Sleuths Pinpoint Suspect in 1980 Double Homicide
After 45 long years, an unsolved Columbus homicide case has finally seen a significant breakthrough courtesy of modern DNA technology. In the autumn of 1980, Lynn Vest, aged 23, and her two-year-old nephew, Jeremy Pickens, vanished after stepping out to perform everyday errands. Tragically, their lives were cut...
Level 3 Emergencies across Ohio Valley; Sheriff urges calls for power loss
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — In Ohio, ODOT workers are not the only ones out on the roads right now; city and county workers are doing their best to clear pathways so you can safely hit the road. However, as of right now, most areas are on a level three,...
Multiple schools across Ohio announce closures for Monday
OHIO — A powerful winter storm that has dropped heavy snow and brought dangerously cold temperatures across much of Ohio has led to extensive school closures and adjustments for Monday, January 26, 2026. With many communities under winter weather warnings, local officials have moved quickly to cancel classes and...

















