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When officers from the Columbus Division of Police spoke to Hassan at the scene, she allegedly admitted to setting the fire. The post Mom told 4 children she was 'going to kill them all' while she set their apartment on fire with them inside: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .

OHIO — A crash involving a semi-truck sparked a massive fire Sunday evening in downtown Cincinnati, authorities said. The incident occurred along Interstate 71 near Fort Washington Way and East Second Street. Police said two to three vehicles were involved in the crash, including a semi-truck. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where heavy smoke […] The post Part of I-71 in Ohio...

Before Ohio was a state , the vast, largely uncharted expanse between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, up to the Great Lakes, was known as the Northwest Territory . Many parties, including the British, French, Spanish, Native American tribes and Eastern states, had previous claims to portions of the territory. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 settled the matter by organizing it as the Northwest Territory and...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) — A former Ohio day care worker was sentenced to eight to 12 years in prison after she abused children in her care, reports WSYX. Katelyn Strohacker was convicted of abusing eight toddlers last summer while working at Over the Rainbow Children's Center in Pataskala. According to court documents, surveillance footage from the day care showed Strohacker shoving, yanking and restraining toddlers...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Morrow County man charged with robbing the same Columbus bank twice within 10 weeks will serve nearly 15 years in prison. According to federal prosecutors, James Scurlock of Cardington stole over $40,000 from a Huntington Bank on Gemini Place, just north of Polaris Fashion Place. Court documents state that Scurlock, […]

OHIO — A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shooting on Cleveland’s east side late Saturday evening, according to Cleveland EMS. Emergency crews responded to reports of a shooting in the 4400 block of Lee Road. Upon arrival, EMS personnel found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to […] The post One person injured following shooting incident...

Ohio knows its way around Italian-American comfort food, but a truly great chicken parmesan still takes some searching. The best versions get the balance just right: crisp breaded chicken, rich tomato sauce, melted cheese, and enough personality to make the whole plate feel memorable instead of routine. Some spots lean...

OHIO — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying several individuals involved in a fight at a fast food restaurant in North College Hill. According to the North College Hill Police Department, officers responded around 8 p.m. on April 30 to reports of a fight involving multiple people at a Burger King location. […] The post Police attempting to identify suspects involved in fight...

A once-popular regional restaurant chain is shrinking rapidly after filing for bankruptcy, underscoring ongoing challenges facing the casual dining industry. The company, which built a strong following in the Midwest,…

There is something magical about a plate of Mexican food that tastes like it was made with love in someone’s kitchen. Ohio might surprise you with just how many restaurants have nailed that homemade, slow-cooked, straight-from-the-heart flavor. From street-style tacos in Columbus to saucy molcajete dishes in Cincinnati, the...