Whitehall recall petitions clear key hurdle as clerk’s deadline looms
WHITEHALL, Ohio — A recall effort targeting Whitehall Mayor Michael Bivens and two city council members has cleared a significant milestone, with the Franklin County Board of Elections confirming this week that all three petitions have met the minimum valid signature requirements needed to move forward. The board...
Police: Woman dead after being hit by vehicle in north Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A woman died after she was hit by a vehicle on the city’s north side Friday night, according to the Columbus Division of Police. First responders were called to the intersection of East Dublin Granville Road and the ramp to Interstate 71 southbound around 10:55 p.m. on a report of a pedestrian struck.
DNA Trail Leads Cops To Columbus Man In Alleged Rape Of Local Minor
A Columbus man is facing a rape charge after police say DNA evidence tied him to the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile in east Columbus. Officers arrested 39-year-old Marquese Hobson on March 25, and a judge set his bond at $750,000. Court records list a preliminary hearing for April 3.
Vacant West Broad Building Ravaged In Two-Alarm Inferno
Columbus firefighters spent part of their Saturday afternoon wrestling a two-alarm fire in a vacant building on West Broad Street, knocking back heavy flames that scorched the second floor and ripped into sections of the roof. No injuries were reported. Crews stayed on scene into the evening to chase down hot spots...
Here’s where Wendy’s and White Castle rank on best fast food burger list
Ohio-based burger chains Wendy's and White Castle both stand out from the competition, Wendy's for its fresh patties and White Castle for its mini sliders . But neither ranked highly on Tasting Table's 2025 list of 21 popular American burger chains , which shared spots that are — or aren't — worth a visit. While...
Pole barn contractor could serve over 2 decades in prison for fraud in Delaware...
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A Delaware man who had a prior conviction and sentence in a fraud case that was vacated on appeal has been sentenced again on dozens of consumer fraud charges. According to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, a pole barn contractor has been convicted after defrauding customers of more than...
Snowy West Columbus Car Chase Ends In Dumpster Bust, Cop Assault
A stolen car stop on Columbus' west side turned into a snowy foot chase, a dumpster arrest, and an alleged assault on officers Tuesday, according to police. Columbus officers say they recovered the stolen vehicle and arrested two people after the driver took off at high speed, bailed out after spike strips were used,...
Thousands without power in Ohio
OHIO — More than 7,800 customers across Ohio are without electricity as of Sunday morning, according to data from PowerOutage.us. Statewide, approximately 7,830 homes and businesses are reported without power out of more than 5.4 million customers tracked, representing about 0.14% of customers. The majority of...
One person injured after vehicle crashes into Walmart in Ohio
OHIO — A car crashed through the front of a Walmart store Saturday afternoon in Medina after the driver suffered a medical emergency, according to police. The Medina Township Police Department said first responders were called to the Walmart located at 4141 Pearl Road around 4:37 p.m. on March 28 for reports of a...
Multiple people injured following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — Police are investigating a shooting involving multiple victims in Akron, according to authorities. Officers with the Akron Police Department said the shooting occurred around 8:10 p.m. Saturday, March 28, on West Wilbeth Road. Authorities said multiple people were injured in the shooting, though the exact...
