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Chillicothe woman found with loaded gun, suspected drugs, and kids in U-Haul
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A routine call to police about a woman allegedly waving a gun at someone in a BP gas station parking lot turned into something much bigger after officers found a loaded firearm, suspected drugs, and two young children inside her U-Haul van. Authorities were dispatched to the BP on East Main Street […]
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Columbus challenges court injunction on new gun laws, case heads to Ohio Supreme Court
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus is actively contesting a court-imposed preliminary injunction that has put a temporary hold on its new firearm regulations established in 2022. These regulations include restrictions on high-capacity magazines and mandatory secure gun storage in homes where children are present. The enforcement of these laws was paused following legal challenges from opponents […]
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Cleanup controversy: Balancing progress and skepticism at two former uranium enrichment sites
COVINGTON, Kentucky — At a recent gathering of industry professionals and local stakeholders, Joel Bradburne, manager of the Portsmouth Paducah Project Office (PPPO), outlined the ongoing cleanup efforts at the former Portsmouth and Paducah uranium enrichment facilities, focusing on the progress and future plans. The event, held by the Energy, Technology & Environmental Business Association […]
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‘Students are under attack.’ Ohio State students and faculty rally against controversial bill
MEGAN HENRY, Ohio Capital Journal — Hundreds of Ohio State students, faculty, staff and alumni protested against a massive bill that would dramatically change higher education across the state Tuesday afternoon. More than a dozen speakers touched on the various aspects of Ohio Senate Bill 1 during the protest, which lasted more than three hours […]
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High-Speed chase along Route 23 ends in arrest
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A high-speed pursuit that tore through the Scioto Valley this afternoon has ended with one suspect in custody, according to law enforcement officials. The chase began in Pickaway County following reports from motorists about a reckless vehicle on the road. Authorities reported that the vehicle reached speeds of nearly 100 mph […]
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Thrive X Security Launches in Chillicothe, Ohio, Delivering State-of-the-Art Surveillance Solutions.
Thrive X Security, a new local business dedicated to modernizing security systems in Chillicothe and Ross County. Founded by Shane Towe—a Vinton County police officer with 13 years of law enforcement experience—Thrive X Security brings cutting-edge, Wi-Fi-enabled, high-definition surveillance technology to both residential and commercial clients. Officer Towe’s decision to enter the security equipment field […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – March 04, 2025
Overall, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to numerous incidents on March 3, 2025, including multiple warrants, thefts, traffic violations, and harassment complaints. Investigations are ongoing in several cases, while others resulted in arrests or citations. Below is a summary of each reported incident. Warrant Arrest on E Main St Case Number: PD-P2501079 Officers conducted a […]