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PETA’s “Free the Chicken” truck has rolled into Columbus, parked right outside a Raising Cane’s, handing out free vegan chicken samples and showing videos that expose the suffering of chickens in factory farms. The campaign aims to shift public perception—making people see chickens as individuals, not just food—and encourages switching to plant-based alternatives. With stops planned for September...

A 37-year-old Ohio woman is facing her fifth OVI charge after being pulled over for impaired driving, distracted behavior, and driving with a suspended license—this time potentially landing her a second felony. With one prior OVI conviction already classified as a felony, this new case could result in serious prison time. Authorities are urging the public to report dangerous drivers—call 677 to he...

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A groundbreaking Ohio State University study shows psilocybin-assisted therapy could be a game-changer for veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD. In a small pilot, 12 vets received two doses of synthetic psilocybin paired with talk therapy over 11 weeks—and nine showed full clinical remission, with average symptom scores dropping 27 points. No serious side effects were reported, just mild headach...

Parents, teachers, and community members in Grove City gathered to sound the alarm on how outdated Ohio’s school funding formula is crippling public education—especially South Western City Schools. Using 2022 data to calculate costs in 2027, the state’s contribution is plummeting to its lowest in over 20 years, forcing districts to rely more on local property taxes. With billions lost due to an un...

After 37 years on death row, Tyrone Noling may get a second chance — the Ohio Parole Board voted 5-3 to recommend commuting his sentence to life with parole eligibility starting January 2029. Convicted in 1996 for the 1990 murders of elderly couple Bearnhardt and Cora Hartig, Noling maintains his innocence, citing coerced confessions and no physical evidence tying him to the crime. His attorneys a...

A charter school CEO convicted of stealing $265K to buy a house is still running the schools he embezzled from — and Ohio’s education system is stuck deciding whether to let him stay. Despite a probation violation and a judge’s refusal to shorten his sentence, the schools keep operating, with state officials investigating suspicious test scores while sponsors hesitate to pull the plug, fearing kid...

Three deadly crashes on Roberts Road in Columbus—including the August 28th death of 19-year-old Aaden Owen Elswick—have ignited urgent calls for safety reforms. City officials and Franklin County are now collaborating, with the city’s Vision Zero initiative flagging two high-injury zones and county commissioners formally requesting a 10 mph speed limit reduction. Despite community meetings and pro...

Gary Siders Sr. is likely to walk free as his case heads for dismissal—he’s been ruled legally incompetent to stand trial, with his attorney arguing it’s inhumane to prosecute someone who can’t comprehend the charges. Meanwhile, his three adult children—Christina, Gary Jr., and Elizabeth—are still facing serious criminal charges, including sexual abuse allegations involving other family members no...

Flash floods hit southern Ross County over the weekend, dousing areas near Waverly and US-23 with rain so intense some say it’s never been seen before. A key culvert bridge—long flagged as dangerous since 2022—collapsed, cutting off five families including seniors, sick residents, and kids, since it’s not a private road and insurance won’t cover it. The American Red Cross stepped in, setting up an...

A small but damaging EF0 tornado touched down in Guernsey County late Wednesday night, ripping roofs, blowing out doors, and tossing a trailer ten feet—thanks to 85 mph winds—but no injuries were reported. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public report...

Texas stunned No. 1 Ohio State with a 24-23 upset, snapping the Buckeyes’ winning streak and vaulting the Longhorns to the top of the Coaches Poll. Georgia clung to second after demolishing Western Kentucky 70-20, while Michigan surged back in at No. 19 and Oregon plummeted to No. 18 after an unexpected loss. Ohio State, now ranked sixth, faces Kent State next — can they bounce back? With chaos re...

Torrential rains slammed Ross and Pike counties in Ohio, triggering flash floods that lifted mobile homes off foundations and swept them away—miraculously without any injuries. Multiple water rescues were conducted as floodwaters inundated neighborhoods, forcing evacuations. The American Red Cross sprang into action, setting up a shelter for displaced families. While roads were damaged and remaine...

A 56-year-old man from Licking County, Christopher McInturf, just received a 19-year prison sentence for child pornography charges — a brutal punishment that underscores his dangerous history. He’d already served 10 years in 2011 for rape and sexual battery of a minor, but he was back behind bars after authorities caught him buying “bundles” of child abuse material via CashApp in 2025, allegedly f...

Two cousins gunned down in a brutal 2012 shooting in northeast Columbus—no suspects, no witnesses, and 14 years of unanswered grief. Now, Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any tip that cracks the case. If you know something, no matter how small, call 614-461-TIPS or visit stopcrime.org to help bring justice. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/disco...

PETA’s launched a bold “chicken war” against Raising Cane’s with a vegan chicken truck parked outside their Ohio campus, urging customers to rethink their chicken tenders by highlighting the suffering of chickens raised for slaughter. The campaign, part of PETA’s ongoing “Free the Chicken” initiative, targets suppliers like Bachoco OK Foods and aims to shift public perception by framing chickens a...

A 20-year-old man died from a gunshot wound after a shooting at an apartment complex on Lion Drive. Two 17-year-olds — a boy and a girl — have been arrested in connection with the incident, which allegedly stemmed from a disagreement. Charges remain undisclosed as investigators continue to piece together the events of that night. This tragic case involving young people on both sides is still unfol...

Ohio State’s stunning collapse in a 23-3 lead against No. 4 Texas sent shockwaves through college football—Texas scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to secure their first win over a top-ranked team at home in 76 years. Despite dominating the first half with 240 yards and flawless execution from QB Julian Sayin and kicker Connor Hawkins, the Buckeyes unraveled in the second half, with...

The Little Brown Jug, harness racing’s most storied event, began in 1946 but was born from decades of vision—engineered by contractor Rollin McNamara and championed by lawyer Joe Neville, who brought top-tier races to the track. Neville’s 1944 announcement for a $500K+ race for 1946-born horses sparked a nationwide naming contest, won by Army Major Lanning Parsons with “Little Brown Jug,” honoring...

This summer packed an emotional rollercoaster—from a devastating crash that took a family of three, including a baby, to the haunting discovery of a decades-old infant, and the closure of a beloved Columbus Sonic after fire damage. Amid the chaos, weather turned brutal: record rains, sweltering heat, then tornadoes and floods that flipped Ohio’s August from drought to disaster. But amid the headli...

Ohio State and Texas collide in a scorching, high-stakes showdown under triple-digit heat in Austin — the Buckeyes’ first visit to Texas soil since 2006 and their first road game of the season. Ranked No. 1, Ohio State brings pressure-cooker intensity, while Texas QB Arch Manning seeks redemption after last year’s loss. With a razor-thin margin in their previous meeting and both teams desperate to...

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Ohio’s distracted driving law, now three years in, is paying off: 15,000 fewer crashes, 1,300 fewer injuries, and 138 fewer deaths since 2023. With hands-free calls and phones out of reach while driving, enforcement has led to over 40,000 citations—and a 3% drop in traffic deaths nationally. Driving instructors say the rule is working: put the phone down, pull over for calls, and remember—safe roa...

A 25-year-old campaign staffer for a Republican Senate candidate in Ohio is facing scrutiny after his 2018 social media history surfaced — including a Facebook profile picture of WWII German SS soldiers and following a reenactment group that portrays the unit. Though he’s now a first lieutenant in the Ohio National Guard and studied political science at The Citadel, officials from his former legis...

Franklin County’s launching a two-night mosquito spraying blitz to fight West Nile virus, targeting high-risk zones in Dublin, Upper Arlington, Hilliard, Grandview Heights, and more—starting September 14th and 15th at 8:30 PM if weather permits. The low-odor insecticide Permanone 30-30 will hit adult mosquitoes, midges, and black flies, while new traps combat the surge from recent rains. While mos...