20-year-old woman arrested for shooting death of Ohio man
OHIO — A man who was shot in the Forest Park East neighborhood of north Columbus on Sunday has died, and the suspect in custody now faces a murder charge.According to Columbus police, 24-year-old Darreion Davis succumbed to his injuries Wednesday evening at 6:43 p.m., three days after being found with life-threatening gunshot wounds in the 1900 block of...
Snowfall event underway in Ohio, slick roads possible
OHIO — The National Weather Service in Wilmington is warning residents to brace for gusty winds and wintry weather today.Wind gusts of up to 30 mph are expected, making it feel even colder with wind chills in the 20s as air temperatures hover in the 30s.Two rounds of snow are forecast, one during the morning commute and another...
Ohio man wins $1,000 a day for life through lottery
OHIO — A Powhatan Point man is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting the top prize in the November 18, 2024, Lucky for Life drawing.Mike purchased the winning ticket at Tom’s Carry Out, located at 329 State Route 7 North in Powhatan Point. His ticket matched all five white balls — 4, 9, 10, 28, and 29 — plus the Lucky...
Ohio man arrested after leading police on 100 MPH motorcycle chase
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — North Ridgeville police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are taking a firm stand against speeding and reckless driving.The two agencies teamed up earlier this month for a targeted traffic enforcement operation, resulting in more than 30 traffic stops and several citations, including felony charges against one driver.The operation took place on Nov. 9 over...
Reports of stimulus checks for Ohioans surface on social media
OHIO — Recent social media posts have fueled speculation that former President Donald Trump, once he takes office in 2025, might issue another round of stimulus checks, according to a report from CBS.However, experts say this is highly unlikely given current economic conditions and legislative hurdles.During his first term, Trump signed off on two rounds of stimulus payments to...
Widespread snow event to begin in Ohio overnight
OHIO — An active weather pattern is set to bring the first snow of the season to Ohio this week, along with gusty winds and colder temperatures, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington.Dense fog is expected to create hazardous driving conditions during the Wednesday morning commute.By the afternoon, a cold front will move through the...
16 gang members arrested in Ohio following two year investigation
OHIO — A two-year investigation by the Columbus Division of Police’s Gang Enforcement Unit has led to the arrests of 16 alleged members of the Livingston and Lonsdale Bloods gang.Authorities say the group is linked to drug trafficking and violent assaults across central Ohio.The operation, dubbed Operation Pocket Aces, focused on suspects who police say have terrorized the Far...
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $420 million, winning tickets sold in Ohio
OHIO — While no one claimed the $420 million Mega Millions jackpot in the Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, drawing, lottery officials report that thousands of Ohio players walked away with smaller prizes.Here’s a breakdown of Ohio winners from Tuesday night’s drawing, according to the Ohio Lottery:$2,000 prize: 5 winners$800 prize: 12 winners$500 prize: 10 winners$200 prize: 21 winners$40 prize: 518 winners$16 prize: 1,973 winners$10 prize: 1,116...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announces $100 million to prevent overdose deaths
OHIO — Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Director LeeAnne Cornyn have announced $100 million in federal funding to support statewide efforts to combat opioid use disorder and prevent overdose deaths.The funding, part of the fourth round of State Opioid and Stimulant Response (SOS) grants, was received through the federal Substance Abuse...
Two people dead following wrong way crash on Ohio interstate
PEPPER PIKE — A wrong-way crash on Interstate 271 early Monday claimed the lives of two drivers, according to the Pepper Pike Police Department.The collision occurred shortly after midnight near Chagrin Boulevard when a 2017 Toyota Tundra, traveling southbound in the northbound lanes, collided with a 2024 GMC Truck.One of the vehicles caught fire as a result of...
