Month: October 2024

Ohio man sentenced to 12 years in prison for meth and weapon possession

OHIO — Jamal Rashad Frazier, 32, of Columbus, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after being convicted of possessing methamphetamine and illegal firearms equipped with auto-conversion devices. Auto-conversion devices, also known as “Glock switches,” convert a firearm…

Suspect shot while being served warrant in Ohio

OHIO — A suspect is in critical condition after being shot by Franklin County deputies while they served an arrest warrant at a construction site near Gahanna on Tuesday, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around…

Shootings with injuries reported at two halloween parties in Ohio

OHIO — Halloween parties have begun in Ohio this week and there have already been two shootings at two separate parties. Two separate Halloween parties in Ohio turned violent on Oct. 27, leaving one person dead and three others hospitalized….

Forest Service warns Ohioans of “zombie trees”

OHIO — As Halloween approaches and leaves turn vivid shades of red and gold, there’s a hidden danger lurking in many yards: zombie trees. According to the USDA Forest Service, Zombie trees, like something straight out of a horror film,…

Ohio man sent to hospital following stabbing

COLUMBUS — A man is in critical but stable condition after being stabbed during an altercation Tuesday night in southeast Columbus, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Police were called to the 6900 block of Gemstar Road, south of…

One person shot and killed in Ohio following altercation

COLUMBUS — A teenage boy was fatally shot Wednesday morning in the North Linden neighborhood following an altercation, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers responded to a call around midnight reporting a shooting in the 1000 block of…

Power bill assistance available to Ohio residents

OHIO — The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides financial assistance to Ohioans struggling to cover their home energy bills. This federally funded program offers a one-time benefit applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, helping to…

$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio

SANDUSKY — A Sandusky resident has struck it rich, winning a $1 million prize on an Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket. Pamela purchased her winning ticket at the Hy-Miler #2204 in Sandusky, according to a post by the Ohio Lottery. The…

Halloween 2024 in Ohio could be a rainy and stormy one

OHIO — As Halloween approaches, Ohioans planning to head out for trick-or-treating on Thursday evening should prepare for wet and windy conditions. A strong cold front is expected to pass through central Ohio late Thursday, bringing rain showers, possible thundershowers,…

Microsoft bringing operations to Ohio, creating new jobs

OHIO — According to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Microsoft Corporation has announced plans for a $1 billion project across New Albany, Heath, and Hebron in Licking County. The tech giant’s expansion is expected to generate 20 full-time-equivalent jobs, adding $2…