Mother Charged with Murdering Her Baby
LOGAN, Ohio — A Hocking County mother whose baby died after suffering severe head trauma has been charged with murder, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. Daisha Somers, 27,…
Governor DeWine Announces Historic Preservation Projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced state support for dozens of historic restoration projects that…
Ohio, 9 Other States Reach $4.25 Million Settlement With Menards Over Rebate Advertising
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a $4.25 million multistate settlement with Menards, a Wisconsin-based home-improvement retailer, over allegations of deceptive rebate advertising. An investigation by Ohio…
Columbus Reaches Major Infrastructure Milestone with Opening of I-71 Southbound Flyover Ramp
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has officially opened the long-anticipated I-71 Southbound flyover ramp in downtown Columbus, marking a significant milestone in the city’s “Downtown Ramp…
City Leaders Address Reports of Increased ICE Activity in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and senior police officials held a press conference Thursday to address growing community concern over reports of heightened Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
Cleveland School Mergers Begin: CMSD Launches Historic Consolidation Plan
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is officially moving forward with a sweeping consolidation plan that will reshape the city’s public education landscape. The transformation, one of…
Detectives Seize Evidence, Arrest Vincent Man on Felony Child Pornography Charge
Authorities have arrested a Vincent man on child pornography charges following an ongoing investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Mark Warden announced that detectives executed a search warrant…
Ohio University Fires Head Football Coach Brian Smith Amid Misconduct Investigation
Ohio University has terminated head football coach Brian Smith “for cause,” ending his tenure abruptly less than a week before the Bobcats are set to play in the Frisco Bowl…
Columbus Man Charged with Murder in Death of His Wife After Months-Long Investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of his wife, months after she was found critically injured inside the…
Marion Water Issue Demands Answers from Residents
MARION, Ohio – Residents in Marion are facing an unnerving mix of foul‑tasting tap water and bitter cold, as a deep freeze complicates ongoing efforts to stabilize the city’s water…