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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A shooting in the early hours of January 1st led to three people being shot. An "after party," according to police, was taking place near the Vybz Lounge at the 6000 block of Busch Boulevard. Police were called to the scene at 4:58 a.m., the...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The first Columbus location for a national Mediterranean chain, revamps of the Worthington Inn and Dublin’s Bogey Inn, and a replacement for Downtown’s Milestone 229 are among the new central Ohio restaurants opening in 2026. Big Chicken, a fast-casual chain created by Shaquille...

Friends of the Ohio dentist and his wife who were found fatally shot in their home are baffled by the inexplicable killings — as a camera across the street may hold the key to solving the horrific crime, sources said Friday. Longtime pals of Spencer Tepe, 37, and his wife, Monique, 39 — who were gunned down in their...

Ohio Lawyer to Newsmax: Feckless Mayor Ignoring Child Care Fraud

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Months after 36-year-old Jackie Long was last seen in Fort Pierce, Fla., her mother, Rita McConahay-Bassiet, is coming to terms with the reality that her daughter will not be returning home to Columbus. "There's no playbook for this, no playbook for this," McConahay-Bassiet said. "Challenging...

HANCOCK COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Across the State of Ohio, units of a law enforcement agency are grieving the loss of a team member. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), Sergeant Matthew Cook of the Defiance Post has reportedly died. A spokesperson with the OSHP said that his...

OHIO — The Cleveland Police First District Detective Unit is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects connected to a robbery that occurred Dec. 5. According to police, the robbery happened at about 10:30 a.m. at the Staples store located at 2150 W. 117th St. Investigators said two suspects entered the...

Gov. Mike DeWine is entering his final year in office, emphasizing a commitment to tackle key unfinished business, including the death penalty and improving literacy and mental health in Ohio.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s (R) office downplayed the significance of alleged Somali fraud occurring in the state, equating massive amounts of fraud to stores dealing with shoplifting. While DeWine has indicated that the state “has strong safeguards in place to prevent fraud in the state’s publicly funded childcare...

OHIO — Ashland police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on New Year’s Day, claiming the life of a 61-year-old man. According to the Ashland Police Department, Robert Palermo, 24, of Ashland, was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Ashland County Jail. The case...