Columbus OH

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A federal judge ordered two school psychologists from Oregon to remain in custody pending their trial in connection with an online drug marketplace. Amandra Heffelfinger and Jennifer Blake appeared before a federal judge in Columbus. Prosecutors allege the two helped operate Rocky Mountain...

A Northeast Side night club with a history of police calls and violent incidents has been shuttered by county officials. According to the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office, the owner of Kaze Lounge, which is located at 3912 Westerville Rd. in a former auto body shop, agreed to a preliminary order to shut down the...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Columbus Board of Education voted Tuesday to cut more than $50 million from its operating budget. The vote happened during a contentious meeting held after months of discussion. The decisions did not come easily and emotions ran high as board members debated where to make the necessary...

OHIO — A Lancaster resident has claimed the top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion Cashword game. The winner secured a $20,000 prize after scratching the $2 ticket. After required state and federal taxes, he will receive $14,575. The winning ticket was sold at Sunoco Food Mart, located at 182 E. 6th Ave. in...

A former Franklin County employee is now facing criminal charges for what investigators describe as a disability payment fraud scheme that swindled more than $250,000 from the public coffers. Jonathan McPheters, who worked as a bus driver, was indicted on charges including theft, tampering with records, and forgery....

Ohio’s soul food scene brings warmth, flavor, and community to the table in ways that feel both nostalgic and deeply satisfying. Across the Buckeye State, restaurants celebrate the dishes that have defined generations, delivering comfort food that speaks to tradition, family, and the joy of gathering for a hearty meal.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTRF) — The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Samara Elizebeth Dunlap, who has been missing since October 26, 2025. Samara is listed as missing from the Columbus area. Authorities say she may still be in the region, but she could also travel to other...

Authorities in Ohio say they’re looking for a man accused of executing fraudulent bank transactions. A man recently opened a checking and savings accounts at First National Bank and deposited $20 into each. Three days later, police reports say the savings account received a wire transfer of $67,000 from...

As students moved through campus this semester, some caught whiffs of an odor they couldn’t quite put their noses on — a sour and sewage-like smell, strong enough to spark confusion on social media.

OHIO — Several schools and educational programs across Ohio will be closed or delayed on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, due to weather and other operational concerns. Adams County and Ohio Valley Schools will open two hours late. A number of private and parochial schools will remain closed for the day, including Agape...