‘They’re going to kill somebody:’ Polaris residents, records detail street racing issue
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Reports of street racing and related activity in the Polaris area have increased sharply, according to Columbus police dispatch records, while residents say the noise and reckless driving have become a regular part of their lives. Ashley Migitz and Kelli King both live in the area. They each described witnessing street […]
Weekend safety enforcement leads to hundreds of citations along I-70
Ohio State Highway Patrol, along with Indiana State Police and Pennsylvania State Police, ran a high-visibility campaign from October 9 through October 11 to catch speeders, impaired drivers and more.
Winning Mega Millions ticket somewhere in Ohio
There is a winning Mega Millions ticket somewhere in Ohio.
Experts predict dry, warm winter in Ohio
This winter, abnormally dry conditions are expected in Ohio due to the upcoming El Niño, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. El Niño is the warm phase associated with the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, which is when cycles of warm and cool water in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific change where ocean heat is released in the atmosphere, influencing global weather patterns, according to NOAA.
See one, report it: Massive fish in Ohio wildlife officials want to know about
There's a species of fish in Ohio that could grow to be more than 300 pounds and if you encounter one — no matter its size — wildlife officials are asking the public to report it.
Ohio Cop Faces Felony for Secretly Tracking Someone on Flock Cameras
Automated license plate readers are sold to communities as a high-tech tool to catch fleeing suspects and solve violent crimes. But what happens when the person abusing the surveillance network is the one wearing the badge? Sharonville Police Lieutenant Walter…
Ohio Weather Alert: 40+ MPH Winds, Frost Risk Oct. 16-18
Thunderstorms Thursday give way to powerful Friday winds and temperatures near freezing Saturday night.
Ohio Bill Would Ban Children 13 and Younger From Riding Electric Bikes and Scooters
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio lawmakers are proposing new age limits and safety requirements for electric bikes and scooters, citing serious injuries, fatal crashes and inconsistent local regulations. Democratic state Senator Bill DeMora of Columbus has introduced Senate Bill 477, while Democratic state Representative Eric Synenberg of Beachwood plans...
Ohio Records 228,470 in Early Voting
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has released the latest early voting numbers for the November 3, 2026, General Election, as reported daily by Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections, showing that 228,470 voters have cast their ballots in person and through absentee ballots. Ohio has a population of over 9.3 million people of voting age. The latest statewide totals include: Early In-Person Ballots Cast: 194,841 Absentee Ballots Returned: 33,629 Total Early Votes Cast: 228,470 “Ohioans are makin
A Longtime Pub Has Closed Its Doors in Ohio After More Than Two Decades
The iconic Delaware pub, Old Bag of Nails Pub, closed its doors last week after more than 20 years of service. The restaurant shut down permanently as the owners were not able to finalize a long-term lease agreement with the landlord. Old Bag of Nails Pub Bid Farewell to Delaware.
