The OVI Pocket Guide: A Transparency Tool for Ohio Traffic Stops
Traffic stops are one of the most common points of contact between the public and law enforcement. They are also one of the most misunderstood. In Ohio OVI investigations, confusion is not accidental. Most people do not know what they are legally required to do during a stop, what is optional, or how standardized...
Property taxes among big issues lawmakers will likely tackle in 2026
Ohio homeowners are deeply concerned about being priced out of their homes.
Kia, Hyundai owners in Ohio eligible for theft protection settlement
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans who own or lease certain Kia or Hyundai vehicles may be eligible for compensation or free anti-theft protection as part of a legal settlement with the carmakers, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced this week. For years, thieves posted videos on TikTok and other sites showing...
5-Year-Old From Ohio Killed, 13 Critically Injured After Packed Motorhome Overturns In Florida
A crowded motorhome carrying 15 people from Ohio overturned early Saturday morning following a collision in Marion County, leaving a five-year-old boy dead and more than a dozen others fighting for their lives. The crash occurred just before 6 a.m. at the intersection of US-27 and County Road 316. According...
Changes to Ohio’s property tax laws will affect your bill: When and how
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio’s $3 billion property tax overhaul is designed to lower some bills, change how taxes are calculated and stop the sharp spikes that have frustrated homeowners in recent years. But you won’t see all the savings right away. The catch is that these changes roll out...
‘Resilience hub’ opening in North Linden
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The City of Columbus is moving forward in its Climate Action Plan, a roadmap to meet environmental goals. A part of the plan is to create safe spaces for residents during extreme weather events, known as resilience hubs and a North Linden church is taking on the challenge. “There are...
Kwanzaa Comes Alive Through Storytelling and Community at The King Arts Complex
By Irina Perry The spirit of Kwanzaa was brought vividly to life during a vibrant cultural celebration held at The […] The post Kwanzaa Comes Alive Through Storytelling and Community at The King Arts Complex appeared first on New Americans Magazine.
Man accused of robbery crashes U-Haul amid police pursuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man was arrested after leading police on a chase in a U-Haul on Christmas Day. Zachery Simpson, 30, was arraigned in court Friday morning for aggravated robbery and robbery from a separate incident earlier this month. WSYX. Columbus police said he entered the Marathon...
The Top 25 Bars in Columbus of 2025
Quick, name your favorite dive bar, cocktail lounge, sports bar or brewery patio! It’s a tough question, right?. We recently gave our readers this same challenge, and for the second year in a row they picked Cobra as the number one bar in all of Columbus. After opening in...
Man arrested in connection with 2022 theft of over $250,000 worth of jewelry
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police announced the arrest of a man nearly four years after the theft of over $250,000 in jewelry. According to Columbus police, officers went to a jewelry store at Tuttle Mall on January 2, 2022, around 6 p.m., after a report of a burglary. The store said several glass cases were smashed,...

















