Year: 2024

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…

18-year-old dead, two others injured following Ohio halloween party shooting

AKRON — An 18-year-old woman was killed and two other teenagers injured in a shooting at a Halloween party in an Akron home late Saturday night, according to police. Officers responded to a residence on Paris Avenue shortly after 10:45…

Shooting at Ohio halloween party leaves one dead

CLEVELAND — A Halloween party turned deadly early Sunday morning when one man was fatally shot and another critically injured in an assault, according to local police. Officers responded to reports of violence at a gathering on Canton Road at…

One person injured following police involved shooting in Ohio

CLEVELAND — A Monday evening shooting involving two Cleveland police officers and a Crime Gun Intelligence Center officer left one person injured near Denison Avenue. According to Cleveland Police Chief Annie Todd, the incident unfolded around 6:20 p.m. as officers…