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Wildfire smoke could again pollute Ohio's air this summer. Here's how to prepare.
The U.S. EPA said people in the Great Lakes region should prepare for potential wildfire smoke exposure this summer, which can worsen air quality. The EPA says climate change is fueling more frequent wildfires and a longer wildfire season in the western U.S. and Canada. And the smoke from those flames are drifting to the Midwest, affecting air quality here in Ohio.
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots grow; Sunday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $279 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers from the Friday, July 19, 2024, drawing. Those numbers are 10-17-23-50-67 Mega Ball 3 Megaplier 3x. The next drawing is Tuesday, July 23. The Monday, July 22 Powerball...
Huckabee applauds JD Vance as Trump’s VP pick, says inexperience is ‘good’
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee (R) lauded former President Trump’s decision to pick Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), noting that his inexperience in elected office is “good.” “When people say JD Vance hasn’t been in office that long … good,” Huckabee said Saturday in an interview with NewsNation’s Hena Doba. “The longer people stay in a…
Columbus Dispatch wins general excellence award for outstanding journalism
Columbus Dispatch journalists won 27 awards Sunday in Ohio's most competitive journalism contest, including top honors for general excellence. Dispatch.com earned second place for best digital presence while sweeping all three awards for best video in the large-market division in the 2023 Ohio Associated Press Managing Editor contest announced at Villa Milano in Columbus.
ABC 6/FOX 28 News win various regional Emmy Awards
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — ABC 6/FOX 28 News has been recognized by a regional chapter of the Emmy Awards for broadcast excellence in numerous categories. The Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television," states the Academy's regional website. "Our mission is to serve our members, promote the highest standards in television professionalism and recognize excellence in television throughout our region..."
Truck driver charged in I-70 bus crash that killed six
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) – A man has been arrested months after driving a semi-truck that started a chain reaction crash on Interstate 70 that resulted in six people being killed, including three high school students. Jacob McDonald, 61, has been arrested and charged after driving a Freightliner semi-truck on Nov. 14 that began the fatal […]
Motion picture company coming to Dublin has high hopes for Ohio's film industry
Who needs Hollywood when you can make movies right here in central Ohio?. A film production company is betting big on the region, with plans to spend more than $20 million to turn an existing facility in Dublin into a state-of-the-art studio for motion pictures, television and commercials. Fallback Studios...
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