Evictions remain high across Ohio as housing costs outpace income
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — Across the state, housing insecurity is showing up in the numbers and in courtrooms. Housing instability is rising statewide as new data shows more than 1.2 million Ohioans spend at least half their income on housing. Eviction filings remain near record levels in Franklin County,...
Sharpshooters approved to kill deer at night in this Central Ohio suburb; residents concerned
Starting just in a couple of days, sharpshooters will be targeting the wildlife in many of Worthington’s residential areas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be in charge of the operations, but they’ve only notified residents that it will happen “after dark.” The sharpshooters will be targeting deer...
Kroger launches savings program for customers on government aid
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Kroger’s Columbus Division has launched a program aimed at making fresh food and grocery delivery more affordable for customers who receive government aid. The Verified Savings Program offers a 20% discount on fruits and vegetables and 50% off Boost by Kroger Plus memberships for eligible...
Ohio Property Tax Reforms will offer lower taxes starting in second half of 2026
Five bills signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine on Dec. 19 are designed to reduce property taxes statewide. The new laws are scheduled to take effect in March.
Lake Erie seiche exposes hidden treasures and decades-old stories
Strong winds from a winter storm created a somewhat rare weather phenomenon on Lake Erie this week, pushing water eastward and exposing miles of lake bed along western shorelines in Michigan and Ohio.
The 20 most affordable cities in Ohio to buy a house
Homeownership is fundamental to the American dream. It offers wealth, security, community, and countless other benefits. Yet for many Ohio residents, the dream feels increasingly out of reach—even as incomes rise and mortgage rates fall. Near-record prices have made homes hard to come by and often even harder to...
Upper Arlington Police Search for Unshod Suspect After Intrusion on Oxford Road
In a quiet neighborhood of Upper Arlington, Ohio, an unusual incident has prompted a police investigation after reports of an unidentified man inside a residential property on Oxford Road. The male suspect, described in a social media post by the City of Upper Arlington Government, apparently fled the scene on foot,...
Trinity Baptist Church to build affordable senior housing complex on Columbus’ Near East Side
New affordable housing is coming to Columbus' Near East Side, thanks to a partnership between Trinity Baptist Church and National Church Residences. The Scarborough will be an 84-unit, income-restricted senior housing complex. It's Trinity Baptist Church's first housing project. Rev. Victor Davis said National Church...
Two found dead, two children unharmed in north Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two people are dead after Columbus police responded to reports of a shooting north of the city Tuesday morning. According to Sgt. Joe Albert with the Columbus Division of Police, a man and a woman were found dead with multiple gunshot wounds at a Weinland Park home in the 1400 block […]
Local pizzeria and wing spot set to close after less than a year
A Powell eatery that opened this spring will close at the end of the year. According to a social media post from Liberty Social, the restaurant plans to close after service on Dec. 31. “We would like to thank all of our supporters along the way as well as the...

















