55-year-old man killed when motorcycle, vehicle collide in east Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A motorcyclist died following a collision with a car in east Columbus on Monday. Mitchell Jacobs, 55, was riding a motorcycle when he and a Volkswagen Passat collided in the 1800 block of East Livingston Avenue, near Rhoads Avenue, just before noon, police said in a statement.
Central Ohio police face rising domestic violence cases, increased gunfire incidents
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police officers in Central Ohio are grappling with an alarming rise in domestic violence cases, with recent incidents involving gunfire directed at officers. On a recent call, police responded to reports of a brother who shot his sister in Southeast Columbus, only for police to...
When Ohio supermarket chain will offer seniors a one-day discount
Kroger is offering a one-day savings event on Sept. 3 to honor seniors in central Ohio, giving customers 55 and older an extra 5% off their total in-store purchases with the use of a loyalty card, driver's license, or similar ID.
Getting A License In Ohio Is About To Get A Whole Lot Harder
A new law in Ohio eliminates the “written test only” path to a license for 18- to 20-year-olds
Winning Powerball tickets sold in 3 Ohio cities; Jackpot continues to grow
Winning Powerball tickets were sold in three different Ohio cities.
Welcome Week lights up campus with fireworks, drag shows
Ohio students enjoy the first week on campus with a petting zoo, drag show, block party, and more during Welcome Week. Photos by Ethan Herx, Talitha Maloy, and Megan VanVlack.
Police: Man charged after shooting sister, firing at officers during barricade situation at Columbus...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 19-year-old man accused of choking and shooting his sister now faces charges after allegedly firing at officers during a standoff at a southeast Columbus home Saturday afternoon. According to Columbus Division of Police Chief Elaine Bryant, the city’s public safety department received a 911 call...
Six overdose deaths in 36 hours has Franklin County officials concerned
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Top health officials in Franklin County are concerned following a spike in overdose deaths last week, when the county reported six deaths in a 36-hour span between Aug. 25 and 26. “We were on track to have a substantial decrease in overdose deaths,” Franklin County Coroner Dr. Nathaniel...
Protests held on Labor Day nationwide, including in Miami Valley
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Across the country, including right here in the Miami Valley, people came together for a nationwide protest called “Workers Over Billionaires.” Over 40 protests occurred on Labor Day in Ohio alone, including one in Kettering. Protesters raised their voices on many causes, ranging from workers’...
Need a job? These companies are the best employers in Ohio, Forbes says. See...
Looking for a job in Ohio? Many large companies call Ohio home — from Goodyear Tire & Rubber in Akron, to Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, and Procter & Gamble and Kroger in Cincinnati. And thousands more companies do business in the Buckeye State. But which ones are the best to work for in Ohio? Forbes has the...
