Western Ohio solar project rejected by state regulator, another withdraws plans
Two proposed local solar projects appear to be dead as of Wednesday. The Ohio Power Siting Board denied a request to construct the Sloopy Solar project in Harmony Township in Clark County at its meeting on June 24. The board pointed to what it called “overwhelming public opposition” as the...
Death investigation underway after ‘foul play’ incident at rest stop across Indiana-Ohio state line
A death investigation is underway after a "foul play" incident at a rest stop located across the Indiana-Ohio state line. The Wayne County Coroner's Office said Coroner Brent Meadows was notified of a person who died at Reid Health Wednesday night. The coroner's office said the investigation into the person's...
Gov. DeWine signs bills into law, issues vetoes for HB 173, HB 472
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Gov. Mike DeWine has signed the following bills into law, according to a release from the governor's office:. Senate Bill 19, sponsored by Sen. Andrew O. Brenner (R-Delaware), with regard to academic intervention services at public schools, the list of approved diagnostic assessments, state achi
Meta’s $115M Skilled Trades Academy Could Affect Housing in These 4 States
A new pilot project from tech giant Meta has the potential to affect both housing supply and demand in Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, and Indiana.
Ohio’s Deadliest Road Stretches
Ohio's deadliest roads revealed: I-71, U.S. Route 40, and I-75 see most fatal crashes due to traffic, design, and unsafe driving.
Man arrested and charged with murder after woman’s early-morning death
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police arrested Travis L. Milton, 44, in connection with a homicide, according to court documents. At around 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a call of a female not breathing in the 900 block of Cameron Crossing Drive, according to a statement of probable cause.
Five years after Makenzi Ridley’s killing, her legacy still inspires friends, family
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Five years after 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley was shot and killed just days after graduating from St. Francis DeSales High School, family and friends say her influence is still pushing them forward — even as her killing remains unsolved. Ridley was shot and killed June...
Columbus restaurant says delivery driver stole tip jar for youth employee
A Columbus restaurant says it wants to make sure a delivery driver who stole a tip jar for young employees can’t steal from anyone else. In a Facebook post, Blasian Grill shared surveillance and doorbell camera images of a man the restaurant alleges took tips from inside the business on Tuesday.
Family-operated Lebanese restaurant opens Dublin location
On June 15, paying homage to their home country, the family-run Lebanese restaurant Beirut Bitez opened its new Dublin location. The Azzam family originally got their start in the food industry with the Clintonville Greek food truck, Taste of Greece & Mediterranean. While the food truck is still running successfully, t
Dust Flies At Long-Empty Kroger Bakery As Big Makeover Kicks Off
Construction crews have officially rolled into the long-vacant Kroger bakery and the neighboring former Ford assembly plant on Cleveland Avenue, signaling the long-awaited start of a major mixed-use overhaul that will convert the century-old brick warehouses into housing and hospitality space. The high-profile site on
