Columbus OH

As warmer weather returns to the Valley, the birds of spring also make their return. Robins and red-wing blackbirds have returned, and now the watch is on for hummingbirds as they make their way back here from Central America. So, when is the right time to hang out your hummingbird...

OHIO — One person was killed and three college students were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Greene County Sunday night, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers from the Xenia Post, along with medics, responded to the crash on U.S. 42 near Hickman Road just before 8 p.m. Investigators said two vehicles...

If you thought speed enforcement always meant a police officer pulling you over, think again. Across parts of Ohio, portable speed cameras are making a...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The City of Columbus announced Monday that it secured an order to shut down a tire shop on the southeast side of the city, citing a slew of hazards and safety concerns. Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein said the order to shutter Best Deal Tire and...

DELAWARE, Ohio — A pole barn contractor was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in prison on March 26 after defrauding consumers of more than $400,000. Marion resident Ryan C. Needels, owner of Clear View Construction, was convicted of 47 felony counts in the Delaware County Common Pleas Court from an indictment...

A Youngstown businessman and former candidate for Ohio State Representative has been accused of theft, money laundering, telecommunications fraud and securing writing by deception in Summit County. A Summit County grand jury indicted Brandon Kovach on five felony charges, with one count of aggravated theft equaling...

A person has died and two others were injured in a crash in rural Ohio. Lawrence Morris Sr., 62, was heading south on CR 15 with his son when they approached the crossroads with US 30 at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday. According to an Ohio State Highway Patrol press release,...

The Franklin County Fire Marshal has issued an open burning ban starting Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 6 p.m. The ban applies to all unincorporated areas of Franklin County and prohibits any open burning, including fires within 100 feet of a structure. Residents should avoid all outdoor burning until the ban is lifted.

Columbus Fire crews battled a two‑alarm fire at a vacant building on West Broad Street on [insert specific date of the post’s afternoon, if known]. Most of the damage was on the second floor and roof, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Some restaurants win people over with polished interiors and a lot of fanfare. This Ohio spot takes the opposite route, and that is exactly why it leaves such a strong impression. Out in Holmes County, the draw is simple: generous Amish cooking, a relaxed dining room, and the kind of...