A two-year pavement reconstruction project began earlier this year on Interstate 70 west of Columbus. The major roadway rehabilitation will replace pavement on I-70 between the Madison County Line and Hilliard Rome Road.Beginning Tuesday, May 20, I-70 eastbound traffic will be shifted to the westbound side of the roadway. Two lanes will be maintained in each direction while crews reconstruct the eastbound …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on safety belt enforcement across the state. The eight‐day initiative will begin Monday, May 19 and continues through Monday, May 26. The campaign will include the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and West Virginia …

ASHLAND, Ohio)—Lt. Governor Jim Tressel is continuing his visits across Ohio to evaluate the workforce strengths and needs of each region of the state. Today’s stop was at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center (ACWHCC), where the Lt. Governor took part in a tour and roundtable discussion with local business, education, and community leaders. “As we continue to make our workforce …

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Following a balloting of the league’s coaches, the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) released its annual All-NCAC Baseball Team on Thursday. Three Kenyon College Owls earned all-conference honors as Lewis Cropper, Parker Gibbons, and Nate Rosen all appeared on the All-NCAC Third Team. Rosen received his second straight All-NCAC award, while Cropper and Gibbons garnered the recognition …

Following a 2-day trial, a Delaware County jury found 41-year-old Columbus resident, Gerald Siler, Jr., guilty of 2 counts of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI), both felonies of the fourth degree. Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested Siler on April 13, 2024, after responding to a report of a vehicle running off the road. The responding officer reported smelling …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS awarded the fire service’s high honors earlier today during the state’s 44th annual Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame & Fire Awards. The event took place a the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in downtown Columbus. Over 200 individuals, including state officials, first responders, family …

On May 9, 2025, the Licking County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after a local resident was scammed out of $27,000. The victim was led to believe that their Apple ID was compromised and needed to “Secure assets” to protect themselves. The suspect arrived at the victim’s residence and took possession of the $27,000. On May 12, 2025, the victim …

GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s and women’s tennis team saw three student-athletes honored for their academic achievements on Tuesday, May 13. Noah Hill (JR), Audrey Cochran (SR), and Kiersten Winey (SR) each landed a spot on the NAIA CoSIDA Academic All-District Teams. The 2024-25 Academic All-District® Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize …

COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Continuing to uphold his commitment to provide technologically advanced training for law enforcement, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is launching a second series of immersive virtual reality courses for Ohio’s 900 law enforcement agencies. “You don’t send officers out to face 21st-century threats with 20th-century training — it puts lives at risk,” Yost said. “Virtual reality gives …

COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber released a special audit Tuesday on the investigation into the theft of $2.3 million in Columbus Zoo resources by former employees, leading to criminal convictions and prison sentences for the top executives involved. The final report, available online at ohioauditor.gov/auditsearch/search.aspx, details the findings of the Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) into five former …