Licking County Schools Closed Following Threats from Man Indicted on Drug Charges
William Shade Miller was arrested for making threats and illegal firearm possession, resulting in the closure of Northridge Local Schools for safety. Classes resumed after security measures were implemented.
Former Eastern Ohio Housing Nonprofit Exec Kaycie Antonik Sentenced to 5 Years for Embezzling $2.3M
Former executive director Kaycie Antonik was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for embezzling over $2.3 million from the Eastern Ohio Housing Development Corp. She must also pay restitution.
Southeast Columbus Community Mourns as 3-Year-Old Boy Dies in Shooting, Police Investigate Possible Self-Inflicted Wound
A 3-year-old boy was fatally shot in southeast Columbus, and police are investigating whether the gunshot was self-inflicted or caused by another. The city grapples with child safety amidst rising gun violence.
Child in Critical Condition, Adult Stable After Early Morning Shooting in Northeast Columbus
A child and adult were shot in northeast Columbus; the child is critical, the adult stable. This incident adds to a recent spate of gun violence, including a separate mass shooting in Indianapolis with two dead and five injured.
Upper Arlington Officials Warn Residents of New Permit Application Scam, Stress Secure Payment Protocols
The City of Upper Arlington warned residents of an email scam targeting permit applicants, instructing them to verify any payment requests directly with the Community Development Department.
Authorities Seek Public Help in Hit-Skip Crash Near Lost Lands Festival in Licking County, Ohio
A hit-skip crash injured a pedestrian near the Lost Lands Music Festival, leading authorities to seek public help in finding the driver. Despite this, the festival promoted a sense of community and care among attendees.
Columbus Police Shoot Armed Suspect After Traffic Stop Leads to Pursuit in Southeast Columbus
Columbus police shot an armed man who pointed a gun at an officer after fleeing a traffic stop. The suspect survived and no others were injured. An investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is underway.












