Fire departments ready for freezing temperatures in central Ohio
Lt. Nick Schaeffer said their trucks are stocked with tools to reheat frozen valves and hydrants. Judge denies request to ...
Chief: 1 killed in house fire near southwest Columbus
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — One person was killed in a house fire on the southwest side of Columbus Monday night, officials said.
Springfield fire department announces new chief
SPRINGFIELD TWP., Ohio (WKBN) — Springfield Township Trustees have just released the name of the new fire chief. Mike Wright will take on the role of part-time fire chief starting March 1. Wright ...
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Southwest Columbus house fire kills one
One person is dead after an intense house fire occurred Monday night on the southwest side of the city. According to the Franklin Township Fire Department, multiple units ...
Maumee Fire Department recognizes local man for helping to save a life
Jason Eichenberg began chest compressions when his employee was found unconscious. EMS took over with a positive outcome.
Traffic resumes after tanker truck fire on State Route 161 during Monday morning commute
A Columbus police dispatcher said at about 8 a.m. Monday morning that police were assisting with shutting down lanes on ...
13 area fire departments battle blaze in Richmond Heights
One resident was transported to an area hospital by ambulance in stable condition. Richmond Heights Firefighters encourage residents to have a working smoke alarm on every level o ...
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Here's how much Ohio schools stand to lose under a dismantled Department of Education
This comes as educators from Ohio and across the nation are rallying in the nation's capital this week in protest of President Donald Trump's calls to slash U.S. Department of Education programs ...
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Ohio Department of Health reports first human case of bird flu in state
The Ohio Department of Health has reported its first human case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu.The health department said a farm worker in Mercer County, Ohio ...
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Former Ohio fire admin sentenced for starting dozens of fires to ‘give the boys something to do’
On Oct. 29, 2022, officers with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources noticed a truck registered to Bartels near Wayne National Forest and within an hour a fire was reported in the forest near ...
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Mahoning sheriff’s office earns accreditation program
Fairborn Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Sidney Police Department, Springfield Police Department, Stark County Sheriff’s Office, University of Toledo Police Department and Van Wert ...
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What's new for 2025 in Louisville? New library, fire station and leaders
Turowski, 52, started with the Louisville Police Department in 1997 and became its chief in 2006. He added assistant city manager to his title in 2020, taking on oversight of the fire and service ...