Winter storm coming tonight: Hide your cars, cancel your Sunday brunch plans
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — This winter storm is going to sneak into north central Ohio like a thief in the middle of the night on Saturday. But it’s not going to take anything. It’s going to give. And give. And give. By the time it packs up...
Thousands without power in Ohio
OHIO — Thousands of Ohio residents are without electricity as cold weather continues to affect parts of the state, according to the latest outage data from PowerOutage.com. As of the most recent update, approximately 2,460 customers were reported without power statewide out of more than 5.36 million customers...
Ohio drivers warned about ‘puffing’ law ahead of winter storm
ELYRIA, Ohio (WOIO) - With a snowstorm and sub-zero temperatures on the way, drivers may be tempted to warm up their vehicles, but Ohio law prohibits leaving cars running unattended. In Ohio, leaving a car unattended, unlocked, and with the keys in the ignition is called ‘puffing’ and is against...
Columbia Gas issues safety warning ahead of Ohio winter storm
TOLEDO, Ohio — Utility officials are warning Ohioans to brace for extremely low temperatures and heavy snow as a powerful winter weather system moves into the region this weekend. Columbia Gas issued a safety advisory Friday, reminding customers to inspect their heating systems and clear outdoor equipment to prevent...
Biscuit Belly Brings Southern-Style Brunch to Columbus’ West Side
Brunch lovers, get ready. Biscuit Belly is officially coming to Columbus, bringing its Southern-inspired comfort food to 1417 W. 5th Ave.
Are Medicare and Medicaid a ‘Mistake’? | Dr. Amy Acton on her Ohio Governor...
Dr. Amy Acton is looking to trade her lab coat for the Ohio Governor’s office. A physician, a researcher, and the former Director of the Ohio Department of Health, she was the steady hand during the early days of the pandemic — earning her the JFK Profile in Courage Award.
This cross-bred fish is the most stocked species in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Ohio Division of Wildlife was busy last year making sure anglers in the state had plenty of tugs on their fishing lines. All told, more than 36 million fish, representing 11 different species, were stocked in 233 locations around the state, including rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
Van crashes into popular restaurant forcing it to close indefinitely
The snow hasn’t even started coming down yet but there’s already been a car-crashing-into-building incident. Early this morning, a large white van pummeled into the entrance of the popular restaurant Mezcla, located at 1022 Summit St. Garrett Talmage, founder and owner of the upscale, elevated Mexican restaurant,...
Letters Plead For Mercy For Elderly Ohio Man Who Killed Uber Driver
Dozens of letters sent to an Ohio judge plead for mercy on behalf of William Brock. Brock was convicted of murder after killing Lo-Letha Hall, who was sent to his home by scammers. (1/22/26)
Torchy’s Tacos to permanently close its last 2 Columbus restaurants
Torchy's Tacos, a Texas chain that came to central Ohio in 2022 and eventually expanded to three restaurants in the area, is leaving the Columbus market entirely. The company confirmed to The Dispatch that its locations at 3726 W. Dublin Granville Road on the Northwest Side and at 6042 N. Hamilton Road on the...

















