On December 16, 2025, multiple incidents were reported in Ross County. These include a range of offenses from drug possession and burglary to disorderly conduct and telecommunications harassment. Several non-criminal incidents were also recorded, with investigations ongoing for most cases. Possession of Drugs; Improper Turn Case Number: SO-P2505466 On December 16, 2025, Deputy Morgan stopped […]
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Broadband expansion funds headed to Scioto Valley counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Portions of the Scioto Valley will receive new support to expand broadband access as Ohio officials announced more than $6.3 million in reimbursements to internet providers for infrastructure upgrades. The funding, approved by the Broadband Expansion Authority, comes through the state’s Broadband Pole Replacement and Undergrounding Program, which helps providers cover the […]
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Scioto County grand jury returns 20 indictments
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A Scioto County grand jury has returned 20 public indictments from its most recent term, Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced today. The indictments, handed down on Dec. 5, include charges ranging from drug trafficking and burglary to attempted murder and domestic violence. Among those indicted:
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Husted joins bipartisan Senate push to sanction Russian oil buyers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Jon Husted, R‑Ohio, has signed on to a bipartisan bill that would impose new sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that purchase Russian oil, while offering exemptions for countries that provide military or economic assistance to Ukraine. Husted joined Sens. Dave McCormick, R‑Pa., Elizabeth Warren, D‑Mass., and Christopher Coons, D‑Del., in […]
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Women accused of smuggling drugs into RCI face felony charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A grand jury has indicted two women on charges related to the illegal conveyance of suspected drugs into the Ross Correctional Institution, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office. Reports state that Latricia D. Hill, of Lewis Center, was allegedly seen attempting to pass drugs during a visitation with an inmate in […]
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Lawmakers launch bipartisan Congressional Trucking Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Dave Taylor, R‑Ohio, and several congressional colleagues announced Tuesday the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Trucking Caucus, which they will co‑chair. The caucus is intended to provide an organized forum to address issues facing America’s trucking industry, according to Taylor’s office. Taylor said the industry “powers our economy by creating 8.4 […]
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Ohio takes Uber to court, says company misled riders
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has joined a multistate lawsuit originally filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Uber, alleging deceptive practices tied to the company’s Uber One subscription service, Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday. The lawsuit, pending in U.S. District Court in California, accuses Uber of misleading customers with “free trials” that automatically rolled […]
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Ohio A.G. unveils SmartSearch: Ohio’s crime database gets first major upgrade in 20 years
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced a new upgrade to a key tool for Ohio law enforcement. The Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG), the state says, has been a longstanding investigative tool for fighting crime. A.G. Yost said that a major upgrade to the 20-year-old system is happening, and it will […]
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Tennessee race team alleges Atomic Speedway failed to pay $15K purse
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — STP Motorsports, a professional Sprint Car team based in Collierville, Tennessee, says it has not been paid the advertised $15,000 purse after driver Bryce Lucius won at Atomic Speedway on Oct. 25, 2025. In a public Facebook post, the team said two checks issued by the track and promoter were returned for […]
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Overnight pursuit ends in violent crash and rescue
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A pursuit and subsequent crash left the suspect fighting for their life. According to preliminary reports from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, the chase began just before 10:30 p.m. last night in the area of SR 41 and US 50 in Bainbridge. Deputies stated in their initial report that the suspect’s […]