Columbus residents upset after plows block in cars with snow
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Some roads across Columbus are finally starting to improve after this weekend's major snowfall, but others remain buried under several inches of snow and slush. “My legs hurt from yesterday. It’s very hard to do because now the snow is a little bit heavier,” Grace Chambers...
Multiple schools in Ohio announce closures for Thursday
OHIO — Continuing extreme cold, dangerous wind chills and lingering winter weather impacts are prompting a range of school closures, delays and altered schedules across Ohio for Thursday, January 29, 2026. Districts statewide are adjusting plans to protect student and staff safety on roads and school grounds...
Landlords shovel sidewalks at West Jefferson senior housing after resident calls 10TV
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Debbie Barrett looked out her front door Tuesday morning, worried about what would happen if she needed to get out, past the foot of snow piled up on her sidewalk. “Nobody can get out,” she said. Barrett lives at the Bristol Square Apartments, housing for...
Upscale Mexican restaurant opening in shuttered brewery space
A former Italian Village brewery space is getting a new vida. K Vida, that is, the name of the new modern Mexican restaurant that announced they’d be opening this summer at 119 E. 5th Ave., in the large space off 4th St. that used to house Zaftig Brewery, until they closed in 2023.
From pasta bars to diner classics, here out are the 10 most popular Restaurant...
Despite subzero temperatures and record-breaking snowfall, the first iteration of Restaurant Week 2026 has officially arrived. Held from Jan. 26-31, Restaurant Week rounds up more than 200 standout Columbus eateries, offering special deals on drinks and three-course menus at unbeatable price points. Specials range...
Taco chain closing last two Central Ohio restaurants after closing another last year
Adios to tacos like Trailer Park and Tipsy Chick. Torchy’s Tacos, the Texas-based chain that first opened in Central Ohio in 2022, is already on its way out. After closing their flagship Polaris location in August of 2025, they announced their last remaining locations in Dublin and New Albany would be closing on...
Local doctor sentenced for lying to feds about 1989 rape
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A Sycamore Township man who admitted to tying up and repeatedly raping a woman in 1989 was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for lying to federal investigators, prosecutors said. Frederick Tanzer pleaded guilty in September to three counts of making false statements to federal agents....
Hundreds of animals, including horses and pony, killed in Central Ohio barn fire
It wasn’t the bitter cold that killed hundreds of Central Ohio animals early Monday morning, but rather hot flames. Around 4:30 A.M., a large Galloway barn sheltering hundreds of animals from the winter storm caught fire. Multiple people rent the space at the barn to keep their animals. One...
10 Underrated Flea Markets In Ohio Where All Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
Looking for hidden treasure troves in Ohio that won’t break the bank?. These 10 flea markets offer amazing deals and one-of-a-kind finds that will make your bargain-hunting heart skip a beat!. 1. Treasure Aisles Flea Market (Monroe) This place is like the Disneyland of flea markets, but without the...
What Ohioans need to know about changes to SNAP and Medicaid
Changes are coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid this year. The changes passed in July 2025 as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, removing work requirement exemptions for some recipients of the programs. Here's what you need to know about the changes. New work requirements.
