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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 24-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with a fatal shooting in downtown Columbus last month, police said. According to the Columbus Division of Police, Tyrek Simpson is charged with murder in the death of 25-year-old Lamar Ross. The shooting happened on Nov. 21 on...

A former nonprofit director of a prison reentry program has been sentenced to prison after stealing over $200,000 from the organization and donors. Thomas Ostrosky, 52, was sentenced to 10-13 years in jail, according to a spokesperson. Ostrosky stole from an organization whose donors included elderly Ohioans. “He...

OHIO — A Hilliard man was arrested Thursday evening after his vehicle went off the road at the intersection of State Route 235 and Ash Street in Lakeview. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received multiple calls just before 6 p.m. reporting a vehicle in a ditch. Deputies arrived to find a...

In Mount Hope, Ohio, Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen at 8101 OH-241 serves an all-you-can-eat buffet that feels delightfully timeless. Walking through the doors, you’re greeted by the comforting aroma of home-cooked favorites, from hearty meats to fresh sides and classic desserts. Locals and visitors return for the generous...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A suspect has been arrested following an assault in East Columbus that occurred Monday afternoon. Ja'Quawn Bridgmon, 27, was arrested for two counts of felonious assault based on information gathered during the investigation. Columbus police responded to an assault report on the 2700 block of...

COLUMBUS – A new law that’s likely to pass at the Ohio Statehouse next week would establish a series of minor criminal penalties for people who improperly transport or possess marijuana in Ohio, while rolling back legal protections for users in venues like child custody or professional licensing disputes.

OHIO — A 95-year-old woman has died following a crash in Dayton earlier this week. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office and Dayton Police report that Thelma Booker was involved in the collision late Wednesday morning at the intersection of Hoover Avenue and Genesis Way. Police said a 2004 Toyota Sienna traveling...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Nurses, social workers and other public health fields are slated to no longer be considered “professional degrees” in 2026, a change for student loan borrowing that’s sparking frustration. Starting in 2026, the “big, beautiful bill” will change how much some students can borrow in student...

In October 2025, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio fined FirstEnergy’s three regulated companies $250 million for their involvement in a utility corruption case. The penalty follows more than five years of efforts by consumer groups related to the HB 6 bribery scheme.

OHIO — Brandon Thomas is wanted by Columbus police on charges of possession of dangerous drugs, authorities said. Thomas, 30, is a White male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighs around 150 pounds. He was born on July 30, 1993, and is known to frequent the west side of Columbus. Police are asking anyone […] The post...