Sobriety checkpoint planned for part of Ohio
OHIO — Police in Brook Park plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoint this week in Cuyahoga County, according to the Brook Park Police Department. Authorities said the checkpoint is scheduled for May 28, though the exact location will not be announced until Thursday morning. Brook Park police said there have been 153 alcoh
‘Looks like a lake’ — Crews rescue drivers stuck in floodwaters on Jackson Pike
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Crews had to help rescue a few drivers stuck in floodwaters on Jackson Pike on Wednesday morning. The rising waters shut down Jackson Pike in both directions between Stringtown Road and Interstate 71 in south Columbus. Check our live traffic map for a real-time look...
Man shot a gun in the ground near a woman to ‘scare’ her, charged...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Tuesday afternoon at 1438 Marion Road, police responded to a call around 4:08 p.m., according to a Columbus Police Department release. A woman was shot at the location and suffered minor wounds, according to the release. One person was taken into custody and charged with felonious assault.
Family of victim in Mackenzie Shirilla case pushing to change Ohio law
Turning heartbreak into fuel for change, the family of Dominic Russo is taking action to make sure his murderer, Mackenzie Shirilla, can never profit from his death.
DeWine, Dr. Oz address alleged Medicaid fraud in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) and Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, were in Dublin to announce the expansion of DeWine’s signature OhioSEE program, which provides free eye exams to elementary school students. Tuesday’s visit comes as lawmakers undertake
People from all over Ohio drive to feast at this charming classic diner
Tucked away at 736 Northfield Rd in Westerville, Ohio, Just Pies Inc has earned a loyal following that stretches far beyond the neighborhood. This family-owned bakeshop is known for its wide variety of homemade pies, from classic fruit fillings to rich cream flavors and hearty savory pot pies. With a...
Columbus business operating since 1929 confirms closure
DeMonye’s Greenhouse has been a family-owned business since opening in 1929, and the company has confirmed that they will be closing at the beginning of August. Located at 2500 Airport Dr., the greenhouse was first established in 1929 by the DeMonye brothers, who emigrated from the Netherlands to sell Holland bulbs. Th
Ohio Gov. calls sports betting legalization his ‘biggest mistake’
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said that during his time in office, his “‘biggest mistake’ was signing the gambling bill into law in December 2021,” according to Megan Henry of the OHIO CAPITAL JOURNAL. DeWine, speaking at last week’s Columbus Metropolitan Club forum, said, “What I did not anticipate -- and I should have -- is
Father arrested after accidental, self-inflicted gunshot sends child to hospital
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A toddler is recovering at Nationwide Children’s Hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the foot on the South Side of Columbus. The shooting happened just after 6 p.m. Monday at a home along Siebert Street, a few blocks from South High School. Police have...
Multiple inches of rain possible in Ohio
OHIO — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for a large portion of Ohio beginning late Tuesday night and continuing through Wednesday night as multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms move across the state. Forecasters warned that excessive rainfall could lead to flash flooding, especially in lo

















