FRANKFORT, Ohio — Newly released body camera footage and details from state troopers show a man resisting arrest during a traffic stop for a loud exhaust, claiming ethnic discrimination and yelling about potential deportation before being subdued with a stun gun inside his home. The Ohio State Highway Patrol on Thursday provided additional information about […]
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Ohio River Foundation awarded $1.4M to build wetlands in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio River Foundation has received a $1.4 million grant from the state’s H2Ohio Program to construct a 30-acre wetland complex along the Scioto River, officials announced Thursday. The project, located on property owned by Chris Mullins, aims to improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, and reduce flooding through natural […]
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Troopers seize $6.3 million in cocaine during Madison County traffic stop
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers arrested a man from Mexico after seizing 154 pounds of cocaine valued at about $6.3 million during a traffic stop in Madison County. The stop occurred Jan. 23 at around 1:55 p.m. on Interstate 70 near London, when troopers pulled over a semi-trailer with Arizona registration for […]
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Dogs and staff left in the cold at Ross County Humane Society
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Humane Society says it is struggling with no permanent heat as it waits to move into its new facility. In a post on its Facebook page, the shelter explained the situation: “This is our new building. This is our old building. Fun fact: neither one currently has real heat […]
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Union County massage parlor operators indicted in human trafficking investigation
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — A Union County grand jury has indicted three people accused of operating a commercial sex enterprise at a Marysville massage parlor, according to an announcement Wednesday from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The indictments allege that the defendants offered sexual services in exchange for money at Healing Garden Massage on East Fifth […]
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Southern Ohio schools receive $260K in state grants for school bus safety upgrades
COLUMBUS, Ohio — School districts across four southern Ohio counties will receive more than $260,000 in state funding to improve school bus safety, according to awards issued through the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program. The funding is part of $10 million approved by state lawmakers in the most recent operating budget to help districts […]
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DEA seized fentanyl, cocaine and $17M in cash across Ohio, Michigan
DETROIT, Michigan — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Detroit Field Division reported seizing large quantities of illegal drugs, firearms, and cash during enforcement operations conducted across Michigan, Ohio, and northern Kentucky in 2025. According to statistics released by the agency, DEA personnel seized 147 kilograms of fentanyl, 432 kilograms of counterfeit pills, 1,658 kilograms of […]
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Scioto County Grand Jury hands down five indictments
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – The Scioto County Grand Jury returned five public indictments during its January term, Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced Wednesday. The defendants and charges are as follows: Tieman’s office did not release further details about the cases.
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Springfield calls for masked ICE agents to follow local rules
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Springfield City Commission unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday urging federal immigration agents, including ICE, to follow local protocols during enforcement operations, including proper identification and avoiding masks, following complaints from residents about unidentified agents. Mayor Rob Rue introduced the measure after residents raised concerns over masked federal officers, citing fears of […]
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Piketon school board meets amid parent concerns, new member appointment
PIKETON, Ohio — The Scioto Valley Local Board of Education is scheduled to hold a special meeting Wednesday evening to consider the appointment of a new board member, amid ongoing tensions between parents and district leadership over student safety and transparency. The meeting, set for 5 p.m. in the Piketon High School auditorium, will include […]