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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — January marks National Self-Defense Awareness Month, and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office is taking the opportunity to spotlight its Rape Aggression Defense System (R.A.D.). This 12-hour, comprehensive course is exclusively for women and emphasizes awareness, prevention, risk reduction,...

Authorities are seeking assistance in identifying two suspects linked to a theft at a business on Stringtown Rd in Grove City, Ohio. According to a social media post from the Grove City Ohio Police, released on January 6, the incident occurred on December 20, 2025. The Grove City Ohio Police has released surveillance...

For many Ohio homeowners, basements are quiet, out-of-the-way spaces. Storage boxes sit untouched for months. Laundry hums in the background. Pipes run behind walls, mostly unnoticed. Then one night, a long, fast-moving shape streaks across the floor or disappears behind a box. The reaction is almost always the same....

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Google recently revealed which searches were the most popular in Columbus and across the globe in 2025. Last month, Google released “A Year in Search 2025,” which included the overall top searches on the platform, and the most popular searches in certain categories such as news, people,...

Ohio has a variety of all-you-can-eat restaurants, ranging from Amish comfort food to international flavors. These spots offer welcoming service and spaces designed for groups, making them convenient for family or friends. Hours and details were checked for accuracy, so you can plan your visit confidently. The...

A taste of South Carolina has arrived to Columbus’ South Side. Spuds~N~Subs, aptly named that for their loaded baked potatoes and giant subs, officially opened today, January 5th, at 1471 S. High St. The restaurant shares the same building as Star Kitchen Cafe. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. This Myrtle...

Franklin County property owners will have new tax due dates starting in 2026, while Delaware County taxpayers will see an earlier billing timeline, with additional due dates still to be determined due to new property tax legislation.

A hotspot for baby back ribs, burgers, and buffalo chicken sandwiches has abruptly and quietly closed. Houlihan’s, located in Upper Arlington’s Kingsdale Shopping Center for more than a decade, closed their doors the night of December 31st, after dinner service. While the restaurant chain hasn’t commented on their...

Ohio’s minimum wage has officially increased to $11 an hour, a 30-cent rise from the previous rate of $10.70.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The ebb and flow of central Ohio gas prices continued after motorists saw costs take another dip after a week of price-cycling. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices fell 16.6 cents per gallon from last week, nearly erasing a 26-cent increase...