Developer eyes Ohio site for new nuclear power plant
LETART TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOWK) — An independent developer is looking to construct a utility-scale nuclear power plant in Southeast Ohio. Elementl Power announced on Thursday that it is purchasing a nearly 700-acre Meigs County property along the Ohio River in Letart Township from American Municipal Power. The company sai
State investigating poultry disposal after video in Logan County sparks concern
A video that circulated on social media earlier this week is drawing attention across Ohio after appearing to show a semi-truck unloading a large number of both live and dead chickens at a landfill outside Bellefontaine. Due to the graphic nature of the footage, Peak of Ohio News has chosen...
Child shot in South Linden
A child was shot Friday afternoon in the South Linden neighborhood.
Duo Stole $44,000 In Dollar General Merch To Sell On Facebook Marketplace
Toledo police say that 44-year-old Martha Schultz and 46-year-old Stacey Leestma of Toledo have been charged with stealing nearly $44,000 worth of prodcuts from the Dollar General store.
Woman pleads guilty to organized retail theft in Ohio
A woman has pleaded guilty to organized retail theft.
Victim identified who was killed in Tuesday robbery on Karl Road
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The victim has been identified who was shot and killed during a robbery Tuesday at the Karl Road Market at 3663 Karl Road in north Columbus, according to the Columbus Police Department. The victim has been identified as Javanie Anderson, 28. His next of kin...
VIDEO: Happy Hour To High-Rise: Cameron Mitchell Hotel Poised To Shake Up Bridge Park
A casual happy hour chat in Dublin has snowballed into something with a lot more staying power: a Cameron Mitchell-branded boutique hotel planned for Bridge Park in downtown Dublin. City officials say the idea quietly moved from barstool brainstorm to public renderings and planning filings, setting the stage for new ro
Ohio Wildlife Officials Collar Massive 576-Lb. Black Bear amid Rising in Animal Sightings in...
There were 537 black bear sightings in the state last year
Shooting at North Monroe Avenue, East Spring Street reported
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police were called to a report of a shooting in the area of North Monroe Avenue and East Spring Street at 10:22 p.m. That's all the information we have available from the Columbus Police Department at this time. When we get more information, we'll update...
Victim in critical condition after being shot late Thursday night
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — One person was hospitalized after being shot in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood. Police were called to the area of North Monroe Avenue and East Spring Street just after 10:20 p.m.. Thursday. Officers found the victim, who was rushed to Grant Medical Center in critical condition.
