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Ohio’s attorney general says more than 100 people were taken into custody statewide during a weeklong human trafficking crackdown. Attorney General Dave Yost revealed details of Operation Next Door, which involved over 100 law enforcement agencies and led to 135 arrests. Of those, 103 were people accused of prostitution or solicitation. Authorities also made 32 […]
A wave of new state laws goes into effect Tuesday, September 30th. These updates are part of Ohio’s new two-year budget signed by Gov. Mike DeWine earlier this summer. Age Checks for Adult WebsitesWebsites with large amounts of explicit content must now verify users are 18 or older. That means Ohioans will need to upload […]
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its 2025-2026 U.S. Winter Weather forecast, and I suggest you make sure your winter weather gear is up to date. Overall, according to the Almanac, winter will be slightly milder across the nation, with some parts of the country experiencing frigid conditions. In Ohio, winter is expected to be […]
Resch’s Bakery is packing up after more than 60 years on Livingston Avenue. The family-owned staple confirmed it will close its longtime southeast Columbus location at 4061 E. Livingston Ave. on September 30th as it prepares to open a new home in Gahanna. MORE: New Study Says You Need Nearly $85K to Live Comfortably in […]
The mother of a 3-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself in bed Monday morning faced a Franklin County judge on Tuesday. Carley Dials (29) was arraigned on one count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of her son, Cartier Smith. The boy died at Nationwide Children’s Hospital around 9:51AM Monday. According to police, Cartier found […]
The facilities services director for Akron Public Schools has stepped down just days after the board of education voted to fire him over allegations of profiting off district equipment. Steven Keenan confirmed his resignation Wednesday and shared a statement defending himself against claims that he made nearly $10,000 by re-selling lawnmowers the district had traded […]
Ohio State is making a big (financial) promise to its future students… In his first State of the University Address in more than a year, President Ted Carter laid out a series of changes tied to his Education for Citizenship 2035 plan. The new initiatives are meant to cut costs, reward top students, and keep […]
Shaq’s chicken spot still hasn’t landed in Columbus the way folks thought it would. Big Chicken, the fast-casual chain founded by Shaquille O’Neal, announced plans last year for 36 Ohio locations—but so far, only one has opened near Dayton back in 2022. The CEO says the franchisee dropped the ball on the build-out schedule, but […]
An internal affairs investigation at the Franklin County Corrections Center revealed a staff member carried on a secret relationship with an inmate. The two exchanged hundreds of calls and texts, sent/received suggestive photos, and attempted to keep the “relationship” under wraps. OHIO: Columbus Mother Charged After “Throwing” Baby Documents obtained by NBC4 Investigates detail that […]
A nine-month-old boy is fighting for his life after police say his mother admitted to causing his traumatic injuries. Police arrested 29-year-old Billie Jo Tustin, who admitted to detectives that she threw her baby about 15 feet across a room, causing his head to strike the floor. She also confessed to throwing him shorter distances […]
Columbus City Schools is weighing big changes to how high schoolers get to class, and the district says the move could free up more than $5 million. At a public meeting Thursday night, officials laid out two options: either give high school students Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus passes, or cut high school busing […]
Move over, Thin Mints, the Girl Scouts have announced a new cookie flavor. The Girl Scouts unveiled its newest cookie. They’re called “Exploremores.” The “Rocky Road-Inspired” cookies have a cream filling with hints of chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond-flavored crème. According to the Girl Scouts, “the cookie reflects the spirit of exploration at the heart […]
