One person sentenced to federal prison for cocaine trafficking in Ohio
OHIO — A man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for trafficking large quantities of cocaine in Northeast Ohio and illegally reentering the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Jaime Ortega-Urquidi, 63, was sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison after pleading...
Highest wind reports across the area
(WKBN) – High wind caused multiple problems throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania Friday as a storm system swept through the lower Great Lakes. See the latest Wind Advisories and Alerts here. This storm will pull away from the area into early Saturday and allow the wind to settle down to...
Ohio Weather Alert: Severe Storms With Damaging Winds Possible Sunday Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbus, OH – Residents across southern and central Ohio could face strong thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts late Sunday night as a powerful storm system moves across the Ohio Valley. According...
Heavy rain triggered massive walleye runs in these two Ohio rivers and anglers are...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The heavy rains the last couple of days have kicked up the water levels in the northern Ohio rivers and streams and muddied the waters, and that’s a good thing. Spawning walleye are responding right now by running the Maumee and Sandusky rivers in northwest...
Ohio traffic Rule 2026 Update: Understanding the Right Turn on Red Rule
Ohio’s right turn on red rule remains permissive under 2026 traffic updates, allowing turns after a full stop unless prohibited. No major statewide changes alter the core provision in ORC 4511.13, emphasizing safety and signage compliance. Core Rule Explained. Drivers facing a steady red light or red arrow must...
Powerful winds disrupt traffic, knock out power across region
Strong winds that swept across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan Friday caused multiple traffic disruptions, scattered power outages, and minor building damage. Forecasters had warned gusts could reach 60 mph, creating hazardous conditions for high-profile vehicles and prompting transportation officials to urge...
Ohio cannabis referendum backers enter home stretch of signature-gathering campaign
CLEVELAND—Ohioans for Cannabis Choice is racing against the clock to collect roughly 250,000 signatures by next week to place a referendum on the November ballot that would block portions of Ohio’s marijuana and hemp regulations from taking effect. Dennis Willard, spokesperson for the campaign, said volunteer...
Gahanna man receives 13-year prison sentence in rape case
A 31-year-old Gahanna man was sentenced March 13 to 13 years in prison after previously pleading guilty to five charges, including rape. Jerome Murray could have received up to 15 years behind bars. While the attorneys agreed to a plea deal and a dismissal of 13 other counts, they did not agree to a recommended...
High winds overturn multiple semis across region
Two semi trucks overturned on U.S. 30 just before 9 a.m. Friday. Multiple semi trucks overturned Friday across northwest Ohio, including crashes on U.S. 30 and I-75 near Bluffton and Wapakoneta, with minor injuries reported.
Indiana dad pushes ‘Hailey’s Law’ in Ohio after teen found dead, dismembered near Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The father of a 17-year-old Indiana girl whose dismembered remains were found in central Ohio in January is pushing for changes to Ohio law aimed at strengthening online protections for children. Beau Buzbee spoke at the Ohio Statehouse on Friday, as he advocated for “Hailey’s...
