ICE Grab in Downtown Columbus Courthouse Puts Judges on the Hot Seat
A routine OVI case turned into something very different last Wednesday, when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took a man into custody inside Franklin County Municipal Court. The man had been scheduled for an OVI hearing and was detained in a public area of the downtown courthouse, according to local...
One person arrested after threatening Ohio schools
OHIO — A Marysville woman has been arrested after police say she sent threatening emails targeting local schools. According to the Marysville Police Division, officers were notified around 8:23 p.m. on Feb. 12 by the Union County Clerk of Court about a suspicious email containing generalized threats toward a local...
FirstEnergy and Illuminating Company customers should start seeing refunds from HB6 scandal
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Starting with February bills, FirstEnergy customers should starting seeing refunds from the House Bill 6 (HB6) scandal that paid the energy company millions in a bailout of its nuclear power plants. The HB 6 scandal was the largest public corruption case in the state’s history, for which...
Your Guide to the 10 Best Reuben Sandwiches in Columbus
Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or just craving an amazing sandwich, there is nothing quite like a good Reuben. We’ve always said the best things in life are the simple things, which is exactly why Reubens are so incredible. All it takes is some corned beef, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and...
One dead after fiery, wrong-way, four-vehicle collision in Downtown, Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A four-vehicle crash in Downtown, Columbus resulted in at least one death, a fire, and caused Interstate 71 North to close Friday morning. According to police, one vehicle traveling in the wrong direction caused a four-vehicle crash that then started a fire on I-71 North, near the East Broad...
Columbus police posts Valentine’s Day cards for wanted fugitives
The Columbus Police Department (CPD) is putting a unique spin on Valentine’s Day, in the form of cheeky love notes addressed to wanted fugitives. Yesterday, CPD took to its social media to post Valentine’s Day-inspired cards to those with active arrest warrants in Columbus. The cards include mug...
11-year-old arrested for making threats against Ohio school
OHIO — An 11-year-old was taken into custody Friday after authorities were alerted to online threats involving a local junior high school, police said. The Lancaster Police Department said officers became aware of the threats late Thursday night and located the juvenile shortly afterward. Law enforcement took the...
Ohio-based Bob Evans restaurant chain sold to new owner
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Bob Evans, the chain of family-style restaurants founded and headquartered in central Ohio, has a new owner. New York-based investment firm 4×4 Capital announced on Feb. 4 that it has acquired Bob Evans Restaurants. The deal transfers ownership of the 78-year-old brand from San Francisco-based...
Video reignites interest in 20-year-old Columbus missing persons case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — For nearly 20 years, one question has haunted many people in Columbus: How does someone walk into a building and never walk out? The disappearance of 27-year-old Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer is back in the spotlight as surveillance video from the night he vanished circulates...
Two people dead following crash involving semi-truck in Ohio
OHIO — Two people were killed Friday morning in a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on U.S. Route 30, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just after 6 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and state Route 511. Authorities said the collision involved a semi-tractor trailer and...
