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Second annual Pineapple Fest draws large crowds in Miamisburg
MIAMISBURG, Ohio (WKEF) -- The second annual Pineapple Fest is in full swing at Austin Landing in Miamisburg. The free festival is in the shopping center’s park on Saturday, July 27, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Miami Valley Restaurant Association and Austin Landing partnered for the event....
Refinery outage to blame for rising gas prices in Columbus, experts say
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Experts believe a refinery outage in Illinois is to blame for the recent uptick in gas prices, which includes another jump this past week in Columbus. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in the Columbus area, the average price of gasoline increased by 10.3...
4 dead, 1 in critical condition after wrong-way collision on I-75, police say
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – Four people were killed in a wrong-way crash early Sunday morning, according to Michigan State Police. A fifth person was transported to an area hospital in critical condition, police said. The crash happened shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday, July 28, on southbound I-75 near 11...
Michigan State Police Investigate Freeway Shooting on I-75 Near Detroit During Road Rage Incident
Michigan State Police are currently investigating an incident on I-75, where gunfire erupted between two feuding drivers, inadvertently hitting an unrelated vehicle. The confrontation, which took place on Friday, July 26, escalated dangerously when one of the drivers brandished a firearm and shot at the other, missing their target and instead, striking a third driver's car.
Ohio man arrested for carrying concealed weapon, reckless discharge in Monroe County
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said their central dispatch received a call on Saturday (7/27) around 11:11 p.m. about a man walking in the area. The caller reported seeing the suspect firing a handgun.
Sunday Snapshot: Vance continues to feel the scratch of "childless cat ladies"
It's been just one week since President Biden said goodbye to the campaign trail — and Vice President Kamala Harris' stepping into the party's spotlight sparked a tsunami of online, volunteer and donor support. Meanwhile, former President Trump's VP pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, keeps feeling the wrath of...
These Ohio Cannabis Companies Approved For Adult Retail Sales
COLUMBUS — A group of businesses in Ohio has received the first authorizations to work with recreational marijuana, as the state’s first crop intended for this type of sale has also crossed a milestone. Medical dispensaries and other industry players have been waiting for certificates of operation, the...
Trump team slams ‘absolutely absurd’ attacks on Vance as VP pick takes flak for ‘cat lady’ comments
After Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) caught flak for controversial comments about “childless cat ladies,” former President Donald Trump’s campaign is hitting back with a spirited defense. “The fact of the matter is, it’s been blatantly taken out of context,” Trump campaign advisor Chris LaCivita said during a Brian Kilmeade Show segment that aired on Friday. […]
Proposed Ohio Law could impact Paycor Stadium
Tough timing, if it passes. The Cincinnati Bengals invested over $39 million into Paycor Stadium this offseason after announcing that they plan to do over $100 million in upgrades in the coming years. This year, that included a redone locker room for players, improvements to training facilities and new FieldTurf CORE system for the stadium. The new playing surface looks great, but the team may soon have to remove it altogether. On Tuesday, July 30th, Ohio lawmakers are expected to introduce a bill that would require all professional sports teams in the state to have playing surfaces that are at...
Ohio ranks in Top 5 states for protecting religious liberties, study finds
Faith and religious freedom, and the right to exercise them, remains a deeply-rooted way of life for many Americans. The First Amendment backs up that right. But how significant are religious protections in Ohio? ...
GPA: Hartigan selected for Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council
Oak Harbor High School sophomore Hannah Hartigan has been selected for the Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council (OSSAC), an esteemed group comprising only 16 students statewide. Appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, OSSAC focuses on school safety and student well-being. Hartigan will collaborate with peers to develop strategies for student...
Ready. Set. Shop. Ohio's sales tax holiday begins Tuesday and ends Aug. 8
Ohio's sales tax holiday isn't just for kids anymore. Unlike previous years when shoppers could only shop for things like pencils and paper or clothes valued at less than $100, state lawmakers have expanded the sales tax break that could range from anywhere from 5.75% to as much as nearly 8% depending on...
Bill Arnett named Lenawee County Veteran of the Year for service to veterans
ADRIAN — Bill Arnett knew something was up when he looked out into the audience from the Lenawee County Fair bandshell stage during the annual veterans program and saw his family there. Arnett was about to be announced as the 2024 Lenawee County Veteran of the Year. “It means a lot,” the past commander...
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