Two people sentenced for multiple Ohio robberies
OHIO — Two central Ohio men were sentenced in federal court Wednesday for their roles in a violent crime spree that culminated in the July 6, 2023, shooting of a Columbus police officer.The spree included armed robberies at high-end car dealerships, banks, and gaming stores, ending in a high-speed chase and shootout on I-70.Faisal M. Darod, 25, of...
Former Ohio FirstEnergy executives indicted on racketeering charges
OHIO — A federal grand jury has indicted two former FirstEnergy executives on charges of participating in a racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, alleging their involvement in bribery, money laundering, and obstruction to benefit the company and themselves.Charles E. Jones, 69, of Akron, and Michael Dowling, 60, of Massillon, are scheduled to appear in federal court in Cincinnati Friday. The indictment...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A Lima man was killed in a rollover crash early Saturday morning, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Troopers from the Lima Post responded to the scene on Slabtown Road, just north of Searfoss Road, at approximately 12:40 a.m. on January 18.Keith A. Lackey, 56, of Lima, was driving a 1998 Ford Explorer northbound when the vehicle...
Several inches of snow possible in West Virginia Sunday
WEST VIRGINIA — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for portions of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia from late Saturday night through Monday morning.Heavy snowfall and strong winds are expected, making travel conditions hazardous.Expected Snowfall Totals by Region:Upshur, Barbour, Nicholas, Webster, Pocahontas, and Randolph Counties (WV): 4 to 7 inches of snow possible, with wind gusts up to...
10 inches of snow possible in parts of Pennsylvania Sunday
PENNSYLVANIA — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for several counties in Pennsylvania, including Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York, and Lancaster.The watch is in effect from Sunday morning through late Sunday night, with heavy snowfall possible, ranging from 4 to 10 inchesdepending on location.Key Details:Affected Areas: The watch includes the cities...
Multiple inches of snow expected across Ohio Sunday
OHIO — Residents across Ohio should prepare for a cold and snowy weekend as temperatures drop and snow accumulations vary by region.According to AccuWeather, in Toledo, Saturday’s high will reach 36°F before plummeting to 15°F at night. Sunday will be even colder, with a high of 22°F and a low of 5°F. Snowfall is expected to range between 1 and...
15-year-old reported missing in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating 15-year-old London Cinthia Brady, who has been reported missing from Lebanon, Ohio.London was last seen on January 11, 2025, wearing a black jacket and Halloween pants.She is described as a Black female, 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.Anyone with information...
Winner: $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Ohio
OHIO — One lucky Ohio Lottery player has started 2025 with a million-dollar win.A ticket purchased at Winners Corner, located at 2036 Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Road in Reynoldsburg, matched five of the five white balls in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, January 15, securing a $1 million prize.The winning numbers were 8-41-52-53-58, with the Powerball 7 and Power Play 3. The ticket was an...
Extreme cold to affect most of Ohio this weekend
OHIO — The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for much Ohio.Just some of the communities affected include the counties of Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, Sandusky, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, Hancock, Seneca, Huron, Medina, Summit, Portage, Trumbull, Wyandot, Crawford, Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Stark, Mahoning, Marion, Morrow, Holmes, and Knox.The watch is in effect from late Sunday night through Wednesday...
One person dead, one arrested following vehicle crash in Indiana
INDIANA — Indiana State Police and the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday morning on Interstate 65.According to Indiana State Police, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on I-65 northbound near the 165-mile marker around 10 a.m.A preliminary investigation determined that a 2008 Hyundai Accent, traveling northbound, veered onto the west shoulder....
