Columbus OH

State auditors have flagged a Lucas County behavioral health agency, Empowered for Excellence Behavioral Health of Ohio, for more than $1.75 million in improper Medicaid payments, it was announced by Auditor of State Keith Faber on Tuesday. The figure swelled to approximately $1.87 million with added interest,...

COLUMBUS, OHIO — A bizarre social media saga unfolded this week after a Columbus woman named China “Chicxxaa” Woods was found alive following three days of viral rumors claiming she had been killed. The incident, which spread rapidly across Facebook and TikTok, triggered an outpouring of concern, police involvement,...

Ohio had a tragic Thanksgiving weekend on its roads. The state recorded 11 fatalities in eight separate fatal crashes between November 26 and 30. The death toll matches 2024’s total and marks the third straight year above 10 fatalities during the holiday period. Law enforcement dealt with a sharp rise in...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A major winter storm moving east from the Plains is forecast to impact millions across Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and into the Northeast through Tuesday, delivering a broad zone of heavy snow, freezing rain, and travel disruptions from Chicago to New York City. According to meteorologists, the...

Ohio – In a deeply disturbing incident in Ohio, a community is left reeling following a tragic shooting that left a 9-year-old boy, identified as Oliver, and his 40-year-old father, identified as Christopher C., dead in what authorities believe was a murder-suicide. Neighbors and loved ones are struggling to...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Immigration and civil rights advocates are raising concerns about a bill that would put new restrictions on certain foreign citizens buying land in Ohio. If passed, House Bill 1—also called the Ohio Property Protection Act—would prohibit the citizens of nations the federal government has...

After things gotten as expected heated during the annual Ohio State/Michigan game, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day forgives a Michigan alum.

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law that’s designed to notify you when a felon escapes custody. It was all prompted by a series of 19 Investigates reports. The governor quietly signed House Bill 23 Monday afternoon. It’s also known as...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Division of Police is investigating a shooting incident involving a juvenile near John Glenn International Airport on Saturday night. Officers responded to a report of a person shot on Stelzer Road at the on-ramp to Interstate 670 just before midnight. Upon arrival, they...

A recent discussion on social media has highlighted a common issue with apartment living in Columbus: the lack of overhead lighting. One user expressed their frustration over the absence of basic lighting fixtures in necessary spaces such as the living area, bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom. The user noted that the...