PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Anduril Industries—a name that may have flown under the radar until recently—is now rewriting the rules of modern warfare. Founded in 2017 by Silicon Valley’s Palmer Luckey, this fast-rising defense tech juggernaut has been called everything from a revolutionary innovator to a harbinger of AI-driven dystopia. With big money backing, deep […]
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Eight sentenced in Puerto Rican cocaine trafficking case
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The last three defendants in a large-scale cocaine trafficking operation between Puerto Rico and Ohio have been sentenced in federal court, including the ring leader, Herminio Gonzalez-Quintana, who received a 10-year prison sentence. The drug trafficking organization, which shipped tens of kilograms of cocaine into Ohio, operated by sending parcels through the […]
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Former Gallia Co. school wrestling coach sentenced to prison for sex crimes against students
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio — A former Gallia County school wrestling coach is heading to prison for the next six years. Matthew Huck, formerly of Gallipolis, was a wrestling coach at River Valley High School. “From 2003 to 2016, Matthew Huck pressured teenage boys from his wrestling team to regularly have sex with his wife, Paige […]
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Fayette County crash: One airlifted after semi vs. car collision
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Emergency responders in Fayette County were dispatched to the scene of a serious crash early Monday morning. Authorities say the incident occurred at around 7:05 a.m. on the northbound entrance ramp to I-71 from Route 435. The collision involved a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle. On arrival, crews found the driver […]
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Ohio families who lost loved ones after police incidents criticize new fees for body cam footage
NICK EVANS, Ohio Capital Journal — Former Columbus, Ohio police officer Adam Coy shot and killed Andre Hill shortly before Christmas in 2020. Last November Coy was found guilty of murder, felonious assault and two counts of dereliction of duty. As it is in many police involved shootings, body camera footage was crucial evidence establishing the how […]
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Ohio State secures national title in thrilling win over Notre Dame
ATLANTA, Georgia — The Ohio State Buckeyes etched their names into the history books with a 34-23 triumph over Notre Dame, claiming the program’s ninth national title—and third in the last half-century—in front of a raucous crowd of 77,660 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Despite a commanding opening drive by Notre Dame that spanned 18 plays and […]
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Trump’s day-one orders: Jan. 6 pardons, immigration crackdown, trans policy rollback ignite outrage
WASHINGTON D.C. — On his first day back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump wasted no time signing a flurry of executive orders that have already triggered intense debate. From sweeping pardons tied to the January 6th Capitol assault to controversial changes in immigration and climate policies, the new administration’s actions are prompting both […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – 01/20/2025
An active day for the Chillicothe Police Department on January 20, 2025, saw a variety of incidents ranging from theft and domestic disputes to traffic violations and disorderly conduct. Below are summaries of each reported case: — Domestic Violence Incident on Pine Street Case Number: PD-P2500290 A domestic violence and strangulation complaint was reported at […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – January 20, 2025
Today’s incidents report includes a variety of cases ranging from disorderly conduct, traffic infractions, and non-criminal matters to domestic disputes and warrant arrests. Below is a summary of each individual case recorded for January 20, 2025. Disorderly Conduct on State Route 772 Case Number: SO-P2500296 On January 20, 2025, deputies responded to a domestic dispute […]