83-year-old man convicted of killing Uber driver who he wrongly thought was scamming him
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A jury convicted an 83-year-old Ohio man of murder in the shooting of an Uber driver who he wrongly thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both. William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond...
Columbus and Cincinnati Brace for Snowfall and Bitterly Cold Temps, NWS Urges Caution
Bracing for an icy blast, residents in Columbus, Cincinnati, and surrounding areas should expect an increase in snowfall tonight and Saturday. According to a recent update from the National Weather Service Wilmington OH, snow accumulation probabilities have been raised, with over a 70% chance of more than one inch of...
Fox in the Snow opening two more Columbus-area locations
One of Columbus’ most celebrated cafe concepts is launching not just one, but two new locations. Fox in the Snow is planning a new storefront in Clintonville and Upperlington, according to documents filed with the cities of Columbus and Upper Arlington. The Clintonville space will be located at 4201...
Ohio Weather Alert for the Weekend: Snow Chances Friday Through Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Ohio – Light snow drifts through central Ohio this morning, dusting windshields and rooftops as bitter air tightens its grip. Streets may look dry at first, but thin ice can form quickly where flurries...
Five digits straight delivers five-figure payout in Ohio
Pickerington man hits $25K jackpot in midday Pick 5 win PICKERINGTON, OH – A local man in Pickerington is $25,208.50 richer after hitting all five numbers in a midday Ohio Lottery Pick 5 drawing on January 7, thanks to a straight wager and a 120-way backup bet. The winning numbers—9,…
Biscuit & breakfast chain files permit for first Columbus location
A taste of the South is coming to the Grandview-area. Biscuit Belly, which first opened in Louisville in 2019, filed a permit to move to the former Hot Chicken Takeover space at 1417 W. 5th Ave. (which was also a Sweet Carrot and formerly Rife’s Market). BROUGHT TO YOU...
Alleged psycho surgeon Michael McKee found with ex Monique Tepe’s murder weapon, cops say...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Alleged psycho surgeon Michael McKee still had the gun used to execute his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her dentist husband at his home when he was arrested, cops revealed Wednesday. Describing the killings as a “targeted attack” and domestic violence , Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant said cops also...
Columbus eatery named in new ‘Tasting Table‘ list of Guy Fieri’s favorite restaurants
According to Tasting Table, one of Guy Fieri’s 10 favorite Midwestern restaurants is located in Columbus. The outlet published a Jan. 12 story titled Guy Fieri Loves These 10 Midwest Restaurants, and High Bank Distillery Co. made the cut. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. “Fieri sampled two dishes when he...
Man dies after hit-and-run in Ross County front yard
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Ross County family is searching for answers after a man died following a hit-and-run crash in his front yard over the weekend. The family of 49-year-old Josh Hopkins said he was outside with his dog when he was hit by a vehicle Saturday night. "Whenever...
This Gorgeous Waterfall In Ohio Is One Of America’s Best-Kept Secrets
You know that feeling when you stumble upon something so magnificent you can’t believe it’s been hiding in plain sight all along?. That’s exactly what awaits at the Waterfalls Trailhead in Cedarville, Ohio – a slice of natural paradise that somehow remains one of the Buckeye State’s most delightful secrets.

















