The appeals court dropped all but one of the charges against an Ohio brute...
A major legal development in Ohio has drawn attention after an appeals court overturned multiple charges against a convicted killer, citing a violation of constitutional rights during trial. The case raises important questions about fairness in the justice system and how courtroom procedures can impact verdicts. Case...
Teen Shot Steps From Eastmoor Academy on Columbus’ East Side
A teenager was shot at about 12:50 a.m. Thursday on Columbus’ East Side near the intersection of Mayfair Boulevard and Dale Avenue, roughly a block from Eastmoor Academy. The victim was rushed to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and was reported in stable condition. Police have not released information about suspects...
Ginther’s Big Housing Push Hits a Wall in Columbus Suburbs
More than a year after Mayor Andrew Ginther unveiled a regional housing coalition to speed construction across central Ohio, the high profile effort has little to show on the ground. The group was pitched as a way to unite city, suburban and private partners to deliver tens of thousands of new homes, yet local...
Sellers must sign new form in real estate contract
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) – Contracts with real estate agents in Ohio will now include a form about discrimination. The Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing announced Friday that the new rule is now in effect. The changes were part of House Bill 315 (The Homebuyers Protection Act),...
Columbus Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for December Ashville Shooting
ASHVILLE, Ohio (April 3, 2026) — A Columbus man has been sentenced to prison for a December 2025 shooting that left a Lancaster teenager critically injured. Pickaway County Common Pleas Court Judge Matthew H. Chafin handed down a 10- to 15-year sentence to 19-year-old Layle R. Mohler for aggravated robbery, a...
Central Ohio Factory Giants Quietly Put 15,700 Neighbors To Work
A new ranking from Columbus Business First shows just how many Central Ohio paychecks are coming off the factory floor. The outlet's rundown of the region's top 50 manufacturers finds more than 15,700 people working at plants scattered across seven counties, offering a fresh snapshot of where industrial jobs are...
Popular fried-chicken chain opens first location in Columbus suburb
Chick-fil-A officially opened its first Whitehall location yesterday. The restaurant, located at 3965 E. Broad St. and replacing a former Tim Hortons that was demolished, is open Monday – Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. This Chick-fil-A offers dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, and mobile pick-up...
3 Retail Giants Leaving Ohio in May 2026
Discount grocery chain Grocery Outlet has announced plans to shutter several of its locations across Ohio by the end of May. The company cited rising operational costs, including labor and transportation expenses, as well as changing consumer shopping habits toward online delivery services. These sudden operational...
Another tornado confirmed in Ohio. Here’s where it touched down
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a third touched down in Ohio during severe weather on Tuesday, March 31. The latest tornado, confirmed April 2 , struck the community of Chesterland in Geauga County in Northeast Ohio, roughly 40 miles northeast of Akron. The first two tornadoes, confirmed on April 1 ,...
Nashville-inspired diner opens, brings southern fried fare to Columbus area
The highly anticipated Broadway Standard Southern Charm Home Cooking, Grove City’s latest eatery, officially opened its doors on Monday, March 30th. Serving breakfast and lunch with a southern twist, the diner is putting the Tennessee hoe (cakes) in hoedown. According to Grove City Development on Instagram...
