Marketmind: Oil up but restrained on Mideast jolt
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The weekend’s Middle East shock adds another confusing twist to an already complicated global markets picture, but the…
Two Juveniles Shot at Inside Car, One Struck
COLUMBUS, OH – Early Friday morning, a shooting incident occurred on the 700 block of Elizabeth Avenue in Eastmoor. According to Columbus police, at approximately 1:39 a.m., an unidentified assailant shot at…
Two Suspects in Custody for Auto Parts Store Homicide
COLUMBUS, OH – A combined effort from investigators and officers led to charges being filed against two individuals concerning the fatal shooting and armed robbery that took place at an auto parts…
Mental Health Call Ends With One Suspect Shot
COLUMBUS, OH – A mental health call escalated into violence as an officer was struck and a man was shot. The incident occurred around 10:49 p.m. in the 1600 block of Sullivant…
One Charged, One At Large in Murder of ‘Missing’ Teen
COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police have charged two suspects in the murder of Imperial Stewart, a 17-year-old boy from Columbus, whose disappearance was reported on September 21. Michael Bowles, 20, has been…
Angry Shopper Shoots At Workers Because Store Was Closed
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Division of Police is seeking assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting incident at a gas station under remodeling in west Columbus. On May 6,…
Photos Released of Suspected I-70 Freeway Shooter
COLUMBUS, OH – Local authorities are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a freeway shooting that took place on I-70 near E. Livingston Ave. on October 18. The report states…
US job openings post largest increase in two years; quits rate unchanged
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job openings unexpectedly increased in August amid a surge in demand for workers in the professional and business services sector, pointing to a still-tight labor…
Woman Arrested for Deadly Knife Attack
COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police have arrested Shunta Hodges, a 34-year-old woman, in connection with the fatal stabbing of 39-year-old Joseph Higgins in North Linden. Hodges surrendered to authorities following the issuance…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Hungarian Village Hit and Run Crash
COLUMBUS, OH — Detectives from the Accident Investigation Unit are urgently working to identify a vehicle involved in a hit-skip collision that seriously injured a motorcyclist. The accident took place on September…
East Linden Murder Suspect Behind Bars
COLUMBUS, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) reported the arrest of Charles Fleming on Wednesday in southeast Columbus. Fleming, 18, had a warrant for his arrest…
Deadly Shooting Reported in Galloway
GALLOWAY, OH – A shooting took place in the Hardesty Heights neighborhood on Monday afternoon, leaving one individual dead. Columbus police officers responded to reports of the incident around 3:35 p.m. on…
US weekly jobless claims drop to eight-month low; labor market remains tight
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to an eight-month low last week, pointing to persistent labor market tightness even as job…
New Central Ohio Crime Gun Intelligence Center Targets Gun Violence
COLUMBUS, OH – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) today announced the opening of the Central Ohio Regional Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) in partnership with state and local…
Operation North Star III: U.S. Marshals Arrest Over 4,400 Fugitives Across 20 Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A three-month sweep led by the U.S. Marshals Service apprehended 4,455 violent fugitives and cleared 2,818 violent warrants across 20 cities. The operation, known as Operation North Star III…
Ohio Physician Convicted for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids in High-Volume Pain Clinic
COLUMBUS, OH – Thomas Romano, a 73-year-old physician from Wheeling, West Virginia, was convicted by a federal jury today for illegally distributing opioids and other controlled substances through his self-named pain management…
US housing starts hit three-year low; surge in permits point to underlying strength
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. homebuilding plunged to a more than three-year low in August as a resurgence in mortgage rates weighed on demand for housing, but a jump in…
As Crime Rises, New York City Council Takes Aim at History and 19th Century Slavery
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Council is launching a multi-pronged approach to tackle rising crime rates while also addressing historical and ongoing racial injustices. Among the proposed solutions are…
Ohio Fugitive Murder Suspect Arrested
COLUMBUS, OH – Authorities have apprehended Jaylon Wilson, an 18-year-old suspect wanted for an August 2023 homicide in far east Columbus. Wilson is currently awaiting extradition back to Ohio, where he is…
Warrant Sweep Nets Kidnapper, Drug Dealer
ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD – On Friday, the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police – Barrack C announced the apprehension of several individuals on various charges. Joseph Alan Gordon, 33, from…
Suspect Arrested for Deadly Stabbing of 77-Year-Old Man
COLUMBUS, OH – Authorities have arrested Michael Brooks II in connection with the fatal stabbing of 77-year-old Emily Foster in the University District on September 9. Columbus Police discovered Foster with a…
Do Yuo Know Him? Police Would Like To After He Robbed Local Bank
COLUMBUS, OH – A single male suspect is wanted for a bank robbery that took place in northwest Columbus on July 7, as police release surveillance images in hopes of identification. The…
A Complete Guide to Fall Festivals in Orange County, New York
Orange County Celebrates Fall with Array of Family-Friendly Festivals ORANGE COUNTY, NY – The autumn season ushers in a variety of family-friendly festivals across Orange County, featuring activities like hay rides, pumpkin…
Hyundai, Kia urge US court to reject cities TikTok-inspired theft lawsuits
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Korean automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp on Tuesday asked a U.S. judge to reject lawsuits filed by 17 cities for failing to install anti-theft technology…
Jersey City Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fatal DWI Crash
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Jose Colon, 33, has been sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2021 death of Jesus Gonzalez, 30, in a drunk driving incident. The…
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