Suspected hypothermia contributes to 6 deaths, Franklin County Coroner’s Office says
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Suspected hypothermia is believed to have contributed to six deaths amid a recent cold stretch in central Ohio, according to the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. Four men and two women died between Jan. 24 and Feb. 2 across parts of Franklin County. Two of the deaths occurred inside of a...
These 13 Ohio Italian Restaurants Are Perfect For A Cozy February Night
February in Ohio means short days, long shadows, and the kind of cold that makes you rethink every life choice that brought you outside. But it also means candles on tables, steam rising from pasta bowls, and dining rooms that glow against the dark. Italian restaurants across the state seem...
Southeastern snow storm breaks records: A flashback to the blizzard of 1978
On Jan. 25, one of the worst southern Ohio winter storms in recent memory hit the university. The winter storm, which caused class cancellations and online classes last week, still has lingering effects present on the roadways and sidewalks. In fact, a snow event of this magnitude has not been seen in central and...
These 8 Native Trees For Ohio Front Yards Thrive In Local Soil
Every Ohio neighborhood has one yard everyone notices. One explodes with redbud blossoms in April, glows with fiery leaves in October, and fills with birds all summer. The other fights withering branches, cracked sidewalks, and trees that never quite thrive. The difference rarely comes from luck. It comes from...
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Vader Passes Away
BENTON – Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon announced Wednesday the passing of K9 Vader. Vader served the sheriff’s office for three years and had recently been battling a serious illness. Despite the best efforts of veterinary care and great support of his handler, his condition worsened according to the sheriff.
New Ohio bill promises sweeping property tax relief on local levies
In Columbus, Ohio, a new push to cut property taxes is zeroing in on the local levies that appear on almost every homeowner’s bill. A fresh proposal in the Ohio House would stack new state-funded discounts on top of what voters already approved, offering relief without dismantling the property tax system. Layered...
Ohio AG sues 9 multistate cannabis operators which allegedly schemed to keep prices high
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has sued multiple multi-state cannabis operators which allegedly schemed to keep prices high and harm small, Ohio-based cannabis businesses. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing nine multistate cannabis operators of working...
Ohio Father of Two Found Dead in CVS Compactor as Investigation Continues
You follow the shock and want facts: a 34-year-old Ohio father of two, Andrew Strand, was found dead inside a trash compactor behind a CVS after his wife tracked his cellphone to the store, and police are actively investigating the circumstances. Officials say the Cuyahoga County medical examiner is determining the...
Attorneys for Judge James Schuck provide text messages, polygraph results in assault probe
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Attorneys for a Delaware County judge facing allegations of sexual assault say they have provided investigators with evidence, including polygraph results and text messages, intended to exonerate him. Judge James Schuck remains under investigation following claims made in November by a female...
Value City Furniture Crash Leaves Columbus Shoppers and Workers in the Lurch
Value City Furniture, the Columbus-born discount furniture chain, is winding down for good after its parent, American Signature Inc., failed to land a buyer in a court-supervised sale and kicked off company-wide liquidation sales on January 10, 2026. The shutdown will close remaining local stores, including the Value...
