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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man accused of opening fire outside of a Columbus restaurant was found guilty in federal court on all charges. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio, Abel Velasquez-Avedeco, was found guilty of illegally possessing a firearm and drug possession with the...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — One person is recovering Sunday morning after a shooting in North Columbus. Columbus police were called to a scene near Tamarack Boulevard near Morse Road around 4:30 a.m. One victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. No arrests have been made at this...

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WSYX) — More information has been released regarding a deadly fire at an animal hospital. Fire crews responded to the scene at Woodland Run Equine Veterinary Facility on Friday night at around 8 p.m. to try and rescue the horses inside. Their efforts continued into Saturday...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — While the city's skyline has changed over the decades, the legacy of these pioneers remains a permanent fixture. Here are five of the most influential Black women in Columbus history:. 1. Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson (1940–2015) A world-renowned artist and MacArthur "Genius" Grant recipient,...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Texas man will spend the next 25 to 30 years in prison after he traveled from Texas to Ohio and had a sexual encounter with a teen before attempting to fly to Florida with the girl. According to the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, a man from North […]

OHIO — At least one Ohio school has announced a closure for Monday, February 9, 2026, due to health-related concerns. Global Connection Academy in Geauga School District will be closed Monday because of illness, according to the school’s announcement. Officials did not specify the type of illness involved. No...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, IL – Snow chances are expected to increase across much of the Midwest from Wednesday into early Friday, as a tightly packed weather system sets up a sharp temperature divide from Iowa to Ohio,...

Charges have now been filed in connection with a series of gun thefts, the majority of which happened in the Pittsburgh area. Channel 11 has been following the crime spree for more than a year, and eight teenagers were arrested this week. According to Allegheny County Police, in January 2025,...

The Ohio Department of Development and Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission want to help alleviate the burden of costly energy bills this winter and keep Ohio’s families warm. Income-eligible Ohioans can receive one-time assistance with their home energy bill through the Department of Development’s Home...

A former deputy sheriff from Franklin County was sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to violating an inmate’s civil rights. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio, Matthew Carey, a former deputy, was sentenced to nearly four years (46 months) in prison for depriving an...