A Mayor’s Marathon Day: From Storytime to Public Safety
Marion probably wasn’t counting on briefing the mayor, but he was ready. He’d taken careful notes, highlighting and underscoring key words. At the end of a summer science camp, the 8-year-old had the chance to share his findings about how to help astronauts sleep better in space with Andrew Ginther, the mayor of...
Man accused of fatally shooting teenager in west Columbus receives $1M bond
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A 19-year-old man received a hefty bond amount just two days after being arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old in west Columbus. Jordan Austin, who is charged with murder, appeared in Franklin County Municipal Court Monday morning and was given a $1 million bond. Among...
Conversations are emerging about the Christopher Columbus statue that once stood outside of city...
Five years after its removal, new conversations are emerging about the Christopher Columbus statue that once stood outside of city hall.
Father charged in death of boy, 3, in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police continue investigating the death of a child at a home near Rickenbacker International Airport on the south side of the city, charging the boy’s father with his death. According to Sgt. Joe Albert, the Columbus Police Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Search Unit responded to a home...
Last remaining ferry operating on the Ohio River, serving West Virginia and Ohio, has...
There’s a new captain in town. The last remaining ferry that operates on the Ohio River, serving West Virginia and Ohio, has named Captain Kevin Bunner the new captain. Bunner takes over for Thomas Meek after Meek was arrested during a domestic incident on Narrows Run Road in Monroe County. Officials with the...
Thousands of pounds of cheese made, sold in Ohio recalled: FDA
The FDA has issued a recall of over 4,500 lb. of White Cheddar Cheese, 640 lb. of Monterey Jack Cheese, 240 lb. of 100% Grass-fed Pepper Jack Cheese, and 2.5 lb. of Horseradish Flavored Cheese produced at the Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op facility in Middlefield, Ohio due to potential contamination with Listeria...
FDA Advisory: Frozen raw shrimp from Walmart may be radioactive
BENTONVILLE, Ark. - The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to eat certain frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores across 11 states, including Ohio and Pennsylvania, due to possible radioactive contamination. The FDA issued a public health advisory Tuesday for specific lots of Great Value brand frozen...
Ohio: A Year After Market Launch, Over 160 Outlets Now Selling Recreational Cannabis Across...
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A little over a year after the market launched in Ohio, the state now has 162 recreational cannabis stores across 89 cities, according to an update from the Division of Cannabis Control. Adult-use sales launched in August 2024 with fewer than 100 locations...
6-year-old remembered after fatal crash
LAWERENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - A child known for his smile, and wild personality was remembered Saturday after dying as the result of a crash on Aug. 1. Weston Cremeans was one of three who died after a crash along State Route 7. “Heaven gained an angel, but we lost...
Black Squirrels in Ohio Explained: Facts, Behavior, and Habitat
Across Ohio, you can encounter black squirrels, which are simply the dark-colored variant of the familiar eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). These distinctive animals have intrigued biologists, ecologists, and nature enthusiasts for decades. Their glossy black coats and agile movements make them easily...
