The officer pleads guilty to federal charges of use of excessive force. A former Franklin Township police officer pleaded guilty to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. The officer, Robert Wells, was caught on video kicking a handcuffed suspect in the head. Wells, 49, later resigned from the department once the video […]
The outgoing governor is putting his last touches before making his way out. Ohio’s current Governor John Kasich decided to veto a bill expanding gun-owner rights. Plus he went ahead and expanded the anti-discrimination order to include gender identity on Wednesday. “Even the National Rifle Association is on record as supporting the concept of red […]
The fight over abortion rights keeps going on in Ohio. A group of 25 pro-choice protestors gathered in Genoa Park to protest Ohio’s new abortion bill being coined the “heartbeat bill.” The Ohio Senate passed the bill by a vote of 18-13 Wednesday. “They need to listen, we are the people here in Ohio,” said protest […]
The family of a 16-year-old that was gun down by plainclothes Columbus SWAT team member. A candlelight vigil took place Saturday for a teenage boy, Julius Tate Jr, where he was gunned down between Mount Vernon Avenue and North Champion Avenue. His mother told the media that, “We’re standing on my son’s blood.” Since her son’s death, she […]
A local version of Bonnie and Clyde. A Columbus grand jury has charged a man and his girlfriend of a bank robbery that happens at Huntington Bank on Sept. 26. Investigators say surveillance cameras show 42-year-old Robert Mason using his gun to strike one teller on the head and another in the face while asking […]
Multiple burglaries have set off a safety alert for all on-campus students. The Ohio State University Police has issued a safety alert following four burglaries on campus. The crimes happened between Nov. 19 and 28 in Morrill and Lincoln Towers residence halls. Police say the suspect was able to rob students who had their doors unlocked […]
This is the best thing ever! via GIPHY Who doesn’t bacon (if you are vegan don’t ruin this for us who do)? Well of the bacon lovers on Ohio State University will be geeked to know there is a new vending machine where you can buy it! Where is it? It is located in the Animal […]
The Ohio senator urges the president to stop playing the blame game and help with trying to stop the plant closing. GM announced Monday that they plan on closing the Lordstown plant near Youngstown next year. Senator Sherrod Brown is working with Democrats and Republicans to try to save the plant that employs 1,500 workers. […]
Sporting games and event tickets will cost more to fund Columbus’ art program. On Tuesday, Columbus City Council agreed to put in a vote for a five percent increase on all tickets. This tax increase will raise $6 million and help behind Columbus arts programs and museums. “This added revenue will allow places like the […]
The new wave of currency is here. If you are a business owner, you can now pay taxes using the cryptocurrency bitcoin. State Treasurer Josh Mandel announced Monday that businesses can go to OhioCrypto.com and sign up to pay their taxes through a third-party processor called BitPay. The service will convert the digital currency into dollars that go into the […]
Get them while they last! Christmas tree farmers are a little on edge this holiday season. The problem with the shortage of Christmas trees is not finding the trees but the lack of supply. “The trend is people are buying trees earlier either they are cutting them down or buying fresh cut,” said Brent “Mr. […]
Bring the family and grab some popcorn. We all have our family favorites when it comes to Christmas movies. Whether its Home Alone or It’s A Wonderful Life, you can catch some of your favorites in theatres this holiday season. Two theaters in Central Ohio will feature holiday favorites. Crosswoods Cinema in Columbus and Pickerington Cinema […]
