Driver crashes into West Columbus bank, ends up in bushes
Luckily, nobody was walking into a West Columbus bank when a driver hit the building feet from its doors. A Columbus Division of Police non-emergency line dispatcher told 614NOW there were no injuries when the car hit the Chase Bank at 1600 Hilliard Rome Rd. (near the intersection of Hilliard Rome Road and Renner...
Westerville fire chief retires after 27 years of service
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WSYX) — Westerville’s fire chief is retiring after Thursday, ending a 27-year career serving the community. Chief Brian Miller first joined the Westerville Fire Department as a part-time firefighter in 1999. He became a full-time firefighter and paramedic in 2000. Miller was promoted to chief fire...
Iron Grill Barbeque & Brew Has Closed Permanently
The Clintonville restaurant featured a large menu including breakfast, burgers and pizza alongside traditional barbecue. Iron Grill Barbeque & Brew, located at 5295 N. High St., has closed permanently as of March 30. A sign posted in the front entrance to the restaurant dated March 29 said that would be the business'...
OSU Wexner Locks Down As Nurse Assault Puts Spotlight On Staff Safety
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center released a report that lays out a slate of new safety measures aimed squarely at protecting employees. The update points to completed de‑escalation training, bolstered early response teams and expanded weapons screening at hospital entrances....
Clintonville BBQ restaurant abruptly closes
Iron Grill BBQ & Diner located at 5295 N. High St. has permanently closed as of March 30. The abrupt closure was announced via a handwritten sign on the door. The sign said “Last Day—Dear loyal customers today will be the last day we will be no longer open. Thank you guys for supporting us!”
One person arrested for drug possession in Ohio
OHIO — A Lewisburg woman is facing multiple charges following an investigation into alleged identity theft and drug possession, according to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said 41-year-old Julie Rike was arrested after an investigation led authorities to search a home on Lee Street on March 26....
NWS confirms third tornado from Tuesday’s storms
GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio — The National Weather Service has confirmed a third tornado touched down during Tuesday evening’s storms. Another tornado was confirmed from Tuesday evening's storms in northern Ohio. This was an EF-1 in Geauga County. This is in addition to two other tornadoes the National Weather...
Mother charged after child brings gun to Ohio elementary school
OHIO — A woman has been charged after her 8-year-old child brought a loaded handgun to an elementary school in Kent on Thursday, according to police. Authorities said officers responded to Longcoy Elementary School around 12:30 p.m. after a student reported seeing a gun in a second grader’s waistband during recess....
Columbus weather: Severe weather threat increases
It is a Weather Alert Day as a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for southern Ohio until 8 pm. Thunderstorms are expected to pop up during the early afternoon and last into the evening hours.
‘It’s been a struggle’: Cryptocurrency scams on the rise as central Ohio man waits...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A central Ohio man who lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in a cryptocurrency scam is still waiting for answers, and now he’s facing a major life decision. For Dusty Frazier, the wait has been just as painful as the loss. Three years after losing...
