Ohio Woman, 82, With Dementia Found Dead After Vanishing in Knott County
An 82-year-old Ohio woman reported missing in rural eastern Kentucky was found dead Friday, just hours after state troopers discovered her abandoned vehicle in the Decoy community of Knott County. Patricia Leighton, of Elyria, Ohio, had dementia, and a preliminary investigation indicates she became disoriented and walked away from her car on foot after it stopped running.
EPA response to 2023 Ohio derailment will be investigated
The Environmental Protection Agency’s response to the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment will be investigated after dozens of residents of the small town on the Ohio-Pennsylvania and Vice President JD Vance requested the review. The Inspector General of the EPA announced the investigation Tuesday to assess the agency’s response to the worst rail disaster in more than a decade. Resident Jami Wallace said she is glad the concerns raised by people who live in the area are getting atten
Audit Finds $480,000 in Columbus Charter School Theft by Business Manager
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former business manager at a Columbus charter school diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars in public school payments into her own accounts, and a state audit has now put the full price tag on the scheme: findings for recovery totaling more than $480,000 against Michelle Scott, a former employee of Westside […]
Check your tickets! Multiple winning Powerball tickets sold in Ohio
Multiple people in Ohio won big after Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.
2 people in dinosaur costumes face charges after gun pulled at Columbus Publix
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two people dressed in dinosaur costumes are facing charges after the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office said one of them pulled a gun on another customer at a Publix on Macon Road last night. The sheriff’s office said an argument over who was next in line...
Fabulous Moolah’s Historic South Carolina Estate Is Now For Sale
A large piece of land in Columbia, South Carolina has entered the real estate market, and its past is drawing attention from wrestling fans and property buyers alike. The 9.11-acre site at 101 Moolah Drive is listed for $224,900 and is being promoted as a waterfront development opportunity. It sits on a private peninsula, is […]
South Carolina enters the AP Top 25 poll
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Following South Carolina’s huge 42-25 win over Oklahoma Saturday, they enter the AP Top 25 poll at No. 23. This comes off the heels of a third straight win to include a big 27-24 home win against No.16 Tennessee on Oct. 24. The Gamecocks are...
North Carolina’s Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal Ban Takes Effect Dec. 1st
Wake County residents should keep rechargeable batteries out of trash and recycling bins and use designated drop-off sites.
Christian County Teen, 18, Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun at Relative
15000 Block Greenville Rd. — Approximate Reported Scene of Firearm Threat. An 18-year-old Christian County man is facing a felony charge after deputies say he pulled a gun on a family member during an argument last Friday. Jacob McIntosh was arrested following a disturbance call in the 15000 block of Greenville Road, and the confrontation drew a response from three separate law enforcement agencies before it was resolved.
Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes Raja, a 10,000-Pound Elephant From St. Louis
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has a new 10,000-pound resident. Raja, a 33-year-old Asian elephant bull, arrived at the zoo’s Elephant Trek habitat on Thursday, Oct. 29, moving from the Saint Louis Zoo on a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Cincinnati Zoo announced. Raja is not just any elephant. […]
