Statewide officials, candidates respond to Haitian student’s death
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Ohio officials and candidates alike have reacted to the death of a 20-year-old Haitian immigrant who died by apparent suicide after being bullied because of his immigra
Discover Ohio’s Most Dangerous Animals
Ohio is quite well-known for its incredibly rich biodiversity. However, amidst all the beauty, some dangerous animals are lurking around. While many people consider Ohio peaceful, it is important to know about the animals that can be a threat to humans. Whether you are an Ohio resident or a visitor, understanding the w
Ohio child marriage law under scrutiny as two 15-year-old brides linked to Vinton Co....
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The massive Vinton County child abuse and child sex crimes investigation is putting Ohio’s underage marriage laws under new scrutiny. ABC6 On Your Side obtained records showing two girls tied to the Siders family were 15-years-old and pregnant when they married years ago. One...
Man dies after chasing Amazon driver in road rage incident, authorities say
PROSPECT, Ohio — A man involved in a road rage incident with an Amazon driver was struck and killed by the delivery truck after reportedly cutting it off with his vehicle, authorities said. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the incident started during the evening of Tuesday, Sept....
Big discounts on liquor in Ohio: Check out these ‘last call’ deals
There are steep discounts on brand name liquor in Ohio.
Woman missing for more than 1 week from Ohio found dead on top of...
Brittany Ritter, a woman missing for more than one week from Ohio, was found dead on top of a train car in Indiana, authorities said.
First armadillo arrives in Ohio without human help
Butler County researchers have documented the first armadillo in Ohio to arrive without human assistance.
‘This is Pike County’ documentary looks at life in rural Ohio and asks what’s...
The Cinema Columbus Film Festival kicks off Thursday, showcasing independent films, many of which were made in Ohio. One documentary on the roster, “This is Pike County,” follows the close-knit rural community of Piketon as the people there face mounting pressures, including addiction and a family's murder. The film lo
Worthington clashes over proposed redevelopment
Worthington leaders and residents are at odds over a redevelopment project that meets big-picture city goals but makes neighbors feel unheard. Why it matters: The clash is part of a Central Ohio theme of communities grappling with continued regional growth . For some, it means planning ahead . For others, it means wres
Officials seek bridge to connect school sites
The Ohio State School for the Blind and the adjacent Ohio School for the Deaf, located north of Morse Road and east of North High Street, have secured funding from the state to construct a bridge, roadway and walkway between the two schools. Construction would take place in Bill Moose...

















