Columbus OH

The new year means new laws taking effect and that includes a hike in minimum wage for several states, but not Pennsylvania. New York's minimum wage rose between $16.00 and $17.00 an hour and Ohio's was raised to $11.00 an hour. Businesses are paying far more than the current minimum...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new section on the Ohio auditor’s website is dedicated to gathering tips about potential fraud involving public benefits programs. Ohio benefit and public assistance programs are administered and enforced by state and county agencies. Because the Ohio auditor of state is responsible for auditing...

On Wednesday, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved a FirstEnergy Ohio settlement providing compensation for utility customers affected by FirstEnergy's violation of Ohio law. As part of the order, the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, the Ohio Edison Company and the Toledo Edison Company...

Ohio lawmakers have recently called for inspections at a county jail. This action follows accusations of serving “warden burgers” as punishment. In Butler County, Ohio, Sheriff Richard Jones introduced the “warden burger” policy. This meal serves as discipline for inmates in isolation. For example, offenders eat the...

OHIO — Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a drive-by shooting that occurred on Christmas Eve. According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, the shooting happened on Dec. 24, 2024, at approximately 11:47 p.m. at a single-family residence located on South...

One week after their deaths, new details have emerged in the case of a Columbus couple found dead in their home, including video evidence and public tips. Spencer Tepe, 37, and his wife Monique, 39, were discovered on December 30, 2025, during a welfare check after family and friends grew...

While Ohio remains significantly cheaper than the coasts, the "Silicon Heartland" initiative and a surging housing market have redefined financial stability. The gap between the "statistical" middle class and the "comfortable" middle class has widened, especially depending on which of the "Three C's" you call home....

Ramaswamy tapped McColley as his running mate on Tuesday evening.

An eruption of online claims has materialized alleging Somali-run day care centers in the state are ripping off taxpayers.

OHIO — A Washington County man was arrested after deputies responded to a report of intruders that authorities later determined did not exist, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said 56-year-old James Lambert called to report that people were inside his home and refusing to leave. When...