Violence

Feb. 15, 2026

Ohio State Professor Faces Assault Summons After Viral Video Incident

University says no charges filed yet against professor who tackled filmmaker during confrontation with former president

Feb. 14, 2026

Ohio State Professor Charged with Assault After Confrontation with Journalist

Assistant professor Luke Perez placed on leave following incident with independent reporter Michael Newman

Feb. 13, 2026

Fiery Wrong-Way Crash Closes I-71 in Downtown Columbus

One person hospitalized in critical condition after four-vehicle collision on interstate

Feb. 13, 2026

1 Dead After Wrong-Way Crash on I-71 in Columbus

Authorities say the incident occurred early Monday morning near downtown

Feb. 12, 2026

Ohio State Professor Suspended After Alleged Attack on Journalist

Footage shows confrontation between professor and cameraman outside university building

Feb. 12, 2026

Ohio Mom Accused of Injecting Feces Into Child's Hospital IV

Tiffany Lesueur, 35, charged with child endangerment for alleged incident at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Feb. 11, 2026

Collision with Injuries Reported at Columbus Intersection

Emergency crews responded to the scene on London Groveport Road and Groveport Road.

Feb. 11, 2026

Four Injured After Car Collides with Amish Buggy in Ashland County

Two men, a woman, and a child in the buggy were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Feb. 11, 2026

Ohio Mom Accused of Injecting Feces Into Hospitalized Child's IV

Tiffany Marie Lesueur allegedly used a syringe to contaminate her child's intravenous line while the minor was receiving treatment at an Ohio hospital.

Feb. 11, 2026

Woman Accused of Injecting Child's IV with Human Waste at Ohio Hospital

Tiffany Lesueur faces child endangerment charges after alleged incident at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Feb. 11, 2026

Violent Crime Drops Sharply Across Major US Cities

New data analysis shows homicides, robberies, and other violent offenses declined significantly in 2025.

Feb. 10, 2026

Deadly Shooting at Former Short-Term Rental Renews Calls for Tighter Oversight

Neighbors demand stronger accountability as city leaders scramble to address party house problems

Feb. 10, 2026

One Dead After House Fire in Pataskala

Firefighter released from hospital after responding to two-alarm blaze

Feb. 10, 2026

Columbus Man Charged in Indiana Teen's Death

Authorities say 39-year-old suspect faces federal charges in Hailey Buzbee case.

Feb. 10, 2026

Surgeon Accused of Killing Ex-Wife and Her Husband Faces Court Date

Michael McKee will appear in court in April for the alleged murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe.