Columbus Blue Jackets unveil 25th anniversary logo honoring Ohio roots

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Blue Jackets have unveiled their logo for the upcoming 2025-2026 season, their 25th in the NHL. The design pays tribute to the franchise's legacy, the state of Ohio, and the team’s historical ties, according to a …

Father charged with involuntary manslaughter in infant's 2023 death in Ohio

UTICA, Ohio (WSYX) — The father of a 4-month-old who was found dead in 2023 has been arrested, according to the Licking County Sheriff's Office. On October 13, 2023, authorities from the Licking County Sheriff's Office and the Utica Police …

Ohio unemployment claims see drop in initial filings

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) this week released updated data on unemployment claims filed in Ohio for the week ending June 14, 2025. These statistics were shared with the U.S. Department of Labor. Ohioans filed 5, …

"Inconsistency of that penalty still bothers me": Urban Meyer slams NCAA over 2010 Ohio State scandal fallout

Urban Meyer, the former Ohio State head coach, has a few particular things he wishes NCAA officials would have done differently in responding to the infamous 2010 tattoo scandal that nearly sunk the Buckeyes program. He inherited the fallout from the …

One person still missing after deadly Ohio County flooding

WHEELING, W.Va. — Authorities are still working to identify a man's body found Wednesday in the Ohio River -- the eighth death tied to historic flooding in Ohio County last weekend, according to officials from the Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency …

The Ohio State Fair, Doo-Dah, ‘Hamilton’ and More Things to Do in July

Summertime brings a seemingly nonstop set of entertainment options to Columbus, including Fourth of July events, concerts, movies, festivals and nationally known entertainers. Here is a curated selection of highlighted events for July. Red, White and Boom …

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Ohio Senate approves Senate Bill 172 for immigration enforcement

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Senate has approved Senate Bill 172, a measure that, if enacted into law, would empower state and local law enforcement agencies to arrest individuals suspected of being in the United States illegally. State Senator Kristina …

Ohio GOP Lawmakers Can’t Agree On How To Amend Marijuana Law, Causing Planned Vote To Be Canceled

Despite efforts in the Ohio legislature to pass a bill to significantly change the state’s voter-approved marijuana law, last-minute disagreements between the House and Senate Republicans seemed to have derailed that plan for now—with House lawmakers …

Ohio Football Mourns the Loss of Former Defensive Coordiantor Ron Collins

The Ohio football community mourns the passing of former defensive coordinator Ron Collins, who died at the age of 61. Collins dedicated ten seasons (2011-2021) to the Bobcats, elevating to defensive coordinator in 2019 after serving as linebackers coach. …