Category Archives: Local News

The Pentagon says that the U.S. has now spent more than $3.2 billion on military operations targeting Islamic State militants.That breaks down to more than $9 million a day.

New research suggests that nearly a billion Android phones are capable of being hacked simply by receiving a picture via text. You don't even have to open the message for malware to download.

A fire at a Columbus home overnight caused $30,000 in damages to the structure.  

The mass shooter in the Lafayette movie theater shooting had an extensive criminal record. John “Rusty” Houser was apprehended for theft by taking in October, 1996 in Columbus.  

Businessman and community leader James McMullen passed away Sunday, July 26 at 75 years old. McMullen, a Columbus native, was diagnosed with an uncommon form of skin cancer in 2012 called metastatic melanoma. His wife Cecille tells us although he was only given

Nationwide concerns about gun access to those with a history of mental illness or violent outbursts hit close to home, as officials discuss the local connection of the alleged LA movie theater shooter.

The American Diabetes Association is encouraging people to bicycle in its Tour de Cure, 90 of which challenges occur around America each year.

 In an announcement made on Monday, the RiverCenter for Performing Arts has named Norman S. Easterbook as the new executive director. Easterbrook will join the RiverCenter in September after an intense, nationwide search. 

PAWS Humane is launching a new campaign to help one of their canine residents find a forever home. Kevin is a 3-year-old hound mix and is described by the shelter as “goofy” with “bounds of energy and a

An unknown couple helped save a bird from a mess by the river on Sunday – briefly making them the bird's hero.