Ohio Utility Scandal Settlement: What the $186 Million Refund Means for Local Residents
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.
Police searching for wanted drug suspect in Ohio
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...
Thousands of Ohioans could face homelessness because of federal policy change
More than 10,000 Ohioans could return to homelessness due to a federal funding policy change for local homeless assistance programs, advocates warn. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a new Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Continuum of Care program on Nov. 13 that would limit funding...
DeWine signs bill to create escaped convict alert system
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law this week a bill that would establish an alert system for residents nearby a convict escaped from custody. When a convicted person escapes custody while incarcerated or awaiting adjudication at a a jail, workhouse or correctional institution, the Escaped Convict...
Columbus firefighter who was arrested for OVI twice in nearly a year terminated from...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus firefighter who was arrested twice in nearly a year for OVI has been terminated. Anthony Langhorne Jr., who the Columbus Fire Fighters Union says is a firefighter with the city, was pulled over in the area of South Hamilton and Etna roads on March 8.
OhioHealth mandates government ID for hospital visitors
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — OhioHealth is implementing a new visitor management process requiring all visitors aged 18 and older to present government identification before entering any of its hospitals. This initiative aims to confirm visitor identities and reduce workplace violence by ensuring that everyone entering...
Winter grips Columbus: experts urge heating maintenance to avoid breakdowns
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — As winter tightens its grip on Columbus, HVAC experts are emphasizing the importance of heating maintenance to prevent costly breakdowns. Local technicians report a surge in service calls as temperatures plummet. "Yeah, we've had an excessive amount of calls here since the snow fell," Matt...
Grave relocations in southwest Columbus cause concern for family members
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — What was meant to be a final resting place for dozens of people in Southwest Columbus is no longer the case. “Why disturb the dead? I understand a lot of people may not understand, but it’s not their family. This is our family,” said Columbus Resident Shana Edwards. Around 30 graves […]
Columbus sees 29% drop in violent crimes; data here
The Columbus Police Department is reporting a decrease in crime as the year comes to a close. From January 1 to December 2, 2025, the city reported 1,022 fewer Part 1 crimes than during the same period in 2024. Between January 1 to December 2, 2025:. 27 murder cases. 38...
Baby elephant recently born at Columbus Zoo now has a name!
A new name has been chosen after hundreds of community suggestions for an elephant calf in Columbus.
