Columbus OH

Yellowjacket stings are one of the most common and painful insect encounters people experience during warm months across Ohio. These aggressive wasps appear suddenly around picnic tables, trash cans, backyard grills, and outdoor gatherings. Their bright yellow and black bodies make them easy to recognize, yet their...

You deserve a daily dose of good news. For the latest in science and the night sky, subscribe to EarthSky’s free daily newsletter. Sonic boom from a meteor shakes Ohio and Pennsylvania. KABOOM! Did you hear it? Around 9 a.m. EDT on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2026, residents...

Forget everything you think you know about train travel in America. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Akron is here to remind you that getting somewhere can be infinitely better than actually arriving. You know that feeling when you’re stuck in traffic on I-77, wondering if this is what the...

OHIO — Law enforcement agencies across Northeast Ohio are planning multiple sobriety checkpoints this week, including on St. Patrick’s Day. According to local officials, the Stark County Sheriff’s Office will conduct two sobriety checkpoints on March 17. Officers will be checking drivers for signs of alcohol or drug...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County judge set bond at $250,000 for the man charged in connection to a crash that killed two people in Columbus over the weekend. According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers were traveling on Cleveland Avenue near East 26th Avenue on Saturday afternoon when they saw a red...

Do most people walk right past amazing Ohio restaurants without noticing them?. These 8 hidden gems offer exceptional food and unforgettable dining experiences!. 1. The Thurman Cafe (Columbus) Most people judge restaurants by their appearance. That’s a mistake you don’t want to make with The Thurman Cafe. This...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several new laws are set to take effect across Ohio in March, bringing changes that affect everything from college athlete contracts to dangerous dog penalties and cannabis regulations. The measures, signed by Gov. Mike DeWine at the end of 2025, will mostly begin taking effect this...

OHIO — A 50-year-old man is facing charges after police discovered large amounts of drugs and weapons during a search of a Dayton home Monday. According to the Dayton Police Department, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Blanche Avenue. During the search, investigators found more than 3,300 grams...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — If you wear green on Tuesday (St. Patrick's Day) and go to a Krispy Kreme location, you get a free green donut. Krispy Kreme promises a free Green O'riginal Glazed to those wearing green who come in and shop, according to their X account.

Chicago is known as the Windy City, but after last Friday, Columbus might be coming for that title. With hurricane-level wind speeds battering the Buckeye State on March 13—with wind exceeding 70 mph in some instances—a handful of local restaurants learned the hard way that Mother Nature is still undefeated.