Reynoldsburg caregiver charged in death of 15-year-old patient
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — A Reynoldsburg-based caregiver was arrested in early March and charged in the death of her 15-year-old patient, who died last year. Alice Toole is charged with involuntary manslaughter, patient endangerment and endangering children in connection to the death of Heyloe Spanks, who died on Aug. 14,...
‘Something about this is different:’ True crime podcasters tease potential Brian Shaffer update
Could the disappearance that has haunted Central Ohio for nearly 20 years be near a resolution?. Anyone with even a toe in the water of the ocean that is true crime content is likely familiar with the case of Brian Shaffer, the 27 year-old Ohio State medical student who inexplicably vanished after a night out at...
Tornadoes confirmed in Ohio. Here’s where they touched down
Several tornadoes touched down in Ohio during severe storms on March 11, 2026, destroying buildings and uprooting trees, the National Weather Service confirmed following damage surveys on Thursday, March 12. The storms also spawned twisters across in the Midwest, including in Indiana and Illinois, and are being...
Three people arrested after children and dogs found living in poor conditions in Ohio
OHIO — Three individuals are facing charges after authorities discovered several children and dogs living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions at a residence in Masury earlier this week. According to a report from Brookfield Township police, officers responded to the 7800 block of First Street on March 11 after...
UPDATES: Gas station canopy topples; gazebo lands on home
Strong wind gusts are taking down trees and powerlines all over the viewing area.
Power outages in Northeast Ohio: 2K in Cuyahoga; 1.7K in Erie
As strong wind gusts as high as 60 mph buffeted Northeast Ohio on Friday, March 13, thousands of FirstEnergy customers lost power.
East Main Heist: Columbus Cops Hunt Red-Beanie Bank Bandit
A bank robber in torn jeans and a bright red beanie is keeping Columbus detectives busy after a March 2 holdup in the 2800 block of East Main Street, and investigators are now turning to the public for help putting a name to the face. According to Columbus police, the...
When To Cut Back Ornamental Grasses In Ohio (And How Short To Go)
By late winter, ornamental grasses across Ohio start to look rough. Tall plumes fade, stems lean in every direction, and clumps that looked beautiful in December suddenly feel messy and tired. Many gardeners reach for the pruners right away. That quick cleanup can cause problems. Cut ornamental grasses too early...
9 Fast-Growing Plants For Backyard Privacy In Ohio
One summer of growth can completely change how private your backyard feels. A bare fence line turns into a leafy wall. Curious neighbors fade from view. The yard suddenly feels calmer and more secluded. Many Ohio homeowners want that kind of privacy, yet slow growing plants test patience. Some hedges...
Columbus Suspect In Mifflin Cop Shootout Faces Judge After Manhunt Drama
A Columbus-area man accused of opening fire on two Mifflin Township police officers last spring is set to return to Franklin County court Thursday, nearly a year after a traffic stop turned into what investigators describe as a roadside gun battle and a multi-day manhunt that ended in a tense standoff in Obetz.
