Thousands without power in Ohio
OHIO — More than 11,000 homes and businesses across Ohio are without electricity as of Friday morning, according to the latest outage data. PowerOutage.us reports that 11,671 customers are currently without power statewide, representing about 0.22% of the more than 5.4 million customers tracked. Allen County is...
DNA evidence connects Columbus man to alleged rape of a minor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Evidence collected by the Columbus Division of Police has resulted in the arrest of a Columbus man accused of rape. According to a criminal complaint, CPD officers were called to a home in east Columbus on reports of a sexual assault. Police spoke with the victim, a juvenile, who said that […]
New Albany school principal back in court over alleged probation violations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In late 2024, Cornerstone High School principal Tai Cornute was at the center of a domestic violence investigation. Court records say he punched a child living in his home in the chest and left bruises. He eventually pleaded guilty to criminal mischief in the case. In...
2 injured in southeast Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two people were injured in a shooting on the southeast side of Columbus on Thursday evening. According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers responded to the 5600 block of Xebec Drive, near Winchester Lakes Boulevard, around 9:20 p.m. on a report of a shooting. Officers...
The Little Bar to close Sunday for demolition after 20 years of service
After 20 years on High Street, The Little Bar will close its doors Monday, but not without hosting various going-away festivities. The bar’s lease will end March 31, according to prior Lantern reporting. Following that date, the building — located at 2195 N. High St. — is set to be demolished and replaced with a nine...
MCL Restaurant & Bakery closes Whitehall location early
A longtime Whitehall restaurant has closed its doors earlier than expected. MCL Restaurant & Bakery, at 5240 E. Main St., was to serve its final meals March 29, but shut down about a week early due to technical issues, according to the company. "Our Whitehall location was already scheduled to close, however, our...
Four people dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — Four people have died following a late-night crash near Tiffin, according to authorities. The crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. Thursday on State Route 18 near County Road 48. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a Ford Focus traveling eastbound lost control, went off the right side of the roadway,...
Trace Quarter Turns Dead Hospital Zone Into Franklinton Hotspot
Franklinton’s weekday vibe is starting to feel a lot less sleepy, and Trace Quarter has plenty to do with it. The new apartment community on the former Mount Carmel West campus is feeding a steadier stream of residents onto nearby sidewalks, helping fill dinner shifts at neighborhood restaurants and giving local...
Metro Columbus gains 21,000 residents, according to new census numbers
New census numbers show the estimated population of the Columbus metro area grew by more than 21,000 to 2,242,028, in 2025. That growth rate is double the national growth rate and is tied with metro Atlanta for the country's 13th-highest growth rate. Jason Hall, CEO of the Columbus Partnership, a...
National publication recognizes Columbus brewery as one of best in nation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A national online magazine has recognized a Columbus brewery that has been open for less than one year as one of the 10 best in the nation. PunchDrink, a publication focusing on alcoholic beverages and a partner of Vox Media, on March 19 released a list of the best craft beer […]
