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5 in custody after multi-county chase that ended near I-270 & Cemetery Road
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Five people are in custody following a pursuit that started in Ashland and ended in the Columbus area Wednesday evening. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers were notified that Ashland police officers were pursuing a vehicle that was involved in a robbery, according to an OSHP statement.
Much of Greater Cleveland remains in a drought, though the conditions are shifting east
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Moderate drought conditions continue in Northeast Ohio, although the areas of the drought have shifted east, while conditions in southern Ohio have continued to worsen, according to this week’s U.S. Drought Monitor update released on Thursday. The portion of the state classified as being in...
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
Purple Political TV Comes To Ohio’s State Capital
At the end of June, a novel new over-the-air television brand that seeks to bridge the divide between Republicans and Democrats with “bite-sized videos and informational text” to what founder Matthew Davidge calls the “purple majority” debuted on a broadcast TV station in Milwaukee. Now, the...
Gurpreet Singh asks Ohio Supreme Court for stay of execution pending appeal of 4 murder convictions
HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX) - Gurpreet Singh, the West Chester man sentenced to death for the 2019 slayings of his wife and three of her relatives, is asking the state’s top court for a stay of execution while his legal team tries to overturn his conviction, newly filed court records show.
Qventus' AI discharge planning solution saved Ohio Health $1.7M in a matter of months
As artificial intelligence makes inroads in healthcare, one health tech company is focused on automating health system operations to increase hospitals' bed capacity and reduce length of stay. Qventus says its AI solution is helping healthcare facilities save hundreds of thousands of dollars in excess patient days. The solution provider...
OhioHealth Mobile Mammography Unit Reaching More North Central Ohioans
You can call it a doctor’s office on wheels. Whether you see the OhioHealth North Market Mobile Mammography Unit parked outside office buildings, fairs, or OhioHealth locations, know it’s there for more than just display. It’s a tight space, but the mobile mammography unit is getting a lot...
Stephen Colbert Ridicules Trump VP Pick JD Vance: ‘You’re Telling Me This Guy Has No Charisma?’
The Late Show host Stephen Colbert ridiculed Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance on Wednesday, comparing him to a plank of wood. The post Stephen Colbert Ridicules Trump VP Pick JD Vance: ‘You’re Telling Me This Guy Has No Charisma?’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Ohioans to watch at the Olympics
LeBron James will carry the American flag during Friday's opening ceremonies for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, but he's not the only Ohio athlete worth watching in the weeks ahead. Why it matters: Fourteen Ohio natives will compete for Team USA, including several with Northeast Ohio connections. Plus: Ohio...
Compensation survey once again topic at Mount Vernon council
MOUNT VERNON — The final compensation survey delivered to city council members on Monday equips them to make decisions on wages for city employees. Heidi Miller of Clemans Nelson & Associates reviewed the survey in an Employee and Community Relations Committee meeting. She noted the survey is the first step in designing a wage package that retains and attracts city employees.
Javier Báez hits a 3-run homer, Tigers blank Guardians 3-0
CLEVELAND (AP) — Javier Báez hit a three-run homer in the second inning and six pitchers combined on a four-hitter, sending the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Báez homered for the first time since April 14, belting a 409-footer...
Giant waterspout spotted Thursday morning over Lake Erie just off shore of Cedar Point
Waterspout off the coast of Cedar Point @NWSCLE pic.twitter.com/ZdXA19tzvH— Brennan (@BDaugstrup) July 25, 2024 The summer of strangeness continues at Cedar Point. First the amusement park's much ballyhooed revamped roller coaster the Top Thrill 2 had to be parked just days after its launch for repairs that continue today. ...
Correctional officer indicted on charge of negligent homicide in deadly training exercise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An Ohio corrections officer was indicted on one count of negligent homicide in connection with the shooting death of another correctional officer during a training exercise in Pickaway County. A grand jury there found that Operations Commander David Pearson was negligent in the firing of...
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