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Fifth former Columbus Zoo employee charged with theft in $2 million fraud scandal
A fifth former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium employee, the son of its former chief financial officer, was charged Friday with theft in connection to an ongoing multimillion-dollar fraud investigation, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said. Grant Bell, of Galloway, faces one count of theft, a fifth-degree felony, according to Delaware County Common Pleas...
Doug McCollough Becomes First Executive Director Of Beta District
UNION COUNTY – The Beta District leadership announced today that Doug McCollough has been named the first ever Executive Director of The Beta District, an innovative ecosystem that spans from Columbus through Dublin, Marysville and Union County. As Executive Director, McCollough will play a key role in shaping the...
Bills Donuts: Is now reopened for Carryout
According to their website, Phil Donahue and Chet Atkins are former customers. It’s been part of the local fabric of the community since 1960. Recently the store has been closed to allow remodeling work on the building. Now they’re happy to announce that they’re open again for carryout customers only.
Beavercreek police searching for porch package thief
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (WKEF) -- Police are asking for the public’s help after a series of packages were stolen off of porches throughout Beavercreek, Friday afternoon. The Beavercreek Police Department made a social media post asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect who is wanted for stealing packages off of porches in the City of Beavercreek, as well as surrounding cities.
Fallback Studios Wants to Keep Ohio Filmmaking Talent in Ohio
Right now, Cleveland is filling in as Metropolis for James Gunn’s Superman film. Last year, Jeff Nichols turned Cincinnati into 1960s Chicago for The Bikeriders. Fallback Studios CEO Kevin Kale believes our town’s time has come and that Hollywood is about to take notice of all we have to offer.
Ohio home where 26 dogs were found living in terrible conditions is rescued
An animal shelter reported that over 25 dogs were rescued from an Ohio home that was in a deplorable condition, located in Hubbard Township. According to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, the 26 dogs and their elderly owner were discovered living in appalling conditions. Fortunately, the dogs were rescued and taken to a shelter located less than 10 miles away across the Pennsylvania border.
Winning Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket wins top prize of $500,000: Find out where the lucky ticket was sold in Northeast Ohio
One fortunate individual in Northeast Ohio has clinched the top prize of $500,000 in the Ohio Lottery scratch-off game Triple Red 777. According to the Ohio Lottery, the ticket was purchased at Circle K on 30 East Cook Road in Mansfield. After deducting mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28...
Ohio man accused of stealing truck with teen asleep inside, crashing into sheriff’s cruiser
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a truck with a 15-year-old sleeping inside last week and crashing into a sheriff's cruiser. Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies were called just before 1 p.m. on July 13 on a report of a Toyota Tundra...
Richland County property transfers recorded July 8-12
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12: 1302 Rock Road, Mansfield; Todd R. and Brianne S. Dille to Timothy and Melissa Shira; $360,000 95 N. Gamble St., Shelby; Carl Schroeder Properties LLC to Johnny and Crysaleen Grace: $200,000 ...
Zac Taylor breaks into top 10 list of coaches ranked by ‘Big-Game Resume’
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is no stranger to the highs and lows of the NFL. In his relatively short time as the franchise’s leader, the Bengals have been bad enough to earn a No. 1 and No. 5 overall draft spot, and they’ve gone to two conference championship games and a Super Bowl.
A new, controversial change to a popular local park has been accepted
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A controversial plan to make a big change to a popular park is a step closer to reality. On Thursday, the Cincinnati Park Board voted to approve the budget and design for a new dog park at Burnet Woods. The plan has drawn opposition, with a large...
The Cigar Affair Introduces Dennis Hopson’s Party Bus to Toledo
The Cigar Affair in Maumee has entered a new partnership with the Ohio State University basketball legend Dennis Hopson to bring new entertainment and event experiences to the Toledo area. Hopson’s journey in Basketball took him from Bowser High School all the way to Ohio State where he now holds...
Angry Woman’s Meltdown Shatters Cybertruck’s Bulletproof Windows, Crushing Ice Cream Business
A 29-year-old Indiana woman was arrested for smashing the windows of a Cybertruck in Ohio. The $10k damages left the EV inoperable, ending the owner’s summer ice cream business. Tesla won’t be able to replace the bulletproof windows until September. The bulletproof windows of a Tesla Cybertruck were...
Cincinnati Children’s, some 911 centers impacted by widespread technology outage
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - All flights from several major US airlines – including Delta, United and American Airlines – are grounded Friday morning due to a global Microsoft outage impacting computers and communications, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and media reports. The ground stop impacts all flights from...
Cincinnati SWAT situation ends in suspect's death
BOND HILL, Ohio (WKRC) - A man shot himself after holding SWAT officers at bay for hours overnight in Bond Hill. The Cincinnati FOP says police were called to the scene for an assault at a home on Lillian near Portman. A man had reportedly assaulted a friend of his girlfriend.
Home Depot’s Skelly the Giant Skeleton is back, and he’s brought friends
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — It may be the dregs of July, but that isn’t stopping some people from thinking “Halloween.”. Home Depot has rolled out its popular Halloween product line for 2024, and while Skelly, its 12-foot-tall skeleton, will once again attract all the attention, there are several new additions.
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