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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal money given for more technology to address the digital divide hasn't solved the problem in some communities. What You Need To Know Columbus is home to one of the largest Bhutanese refugee populations outside…

CLEVELAND — It’s a new year, and with it comes a new COVID-19 strain, a contagious strain expected to soon spread rapidly throughout Ohio. What You Need To Know A new omicron subvariant, known as XBB.1.5., is spreading rapidly in…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As 2022 comes to a close, Gov. Mike DeWine is tying up a few loose legislative ends, reviewing bills that to either veto or sign into law.  What You Need To Know  Gov. Mike DeWine is tying up a few loose legislative…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After many within the Columbus community spent three days searching for 5-month-old Kason Thomas, who went missing with his twin brother Kyair on Monday, the whole family was reunited late Thursday evening.  What You…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University will be home to a first-of-its-kind science park, one dedicated solely to space research. What You Need To Know OSU's George Washington Carver Science Park is expected to open up on campus in…

WESTERVILLE, Ohio - After 15 years and with ever-changing light technology, Westerville resident Rick Hilyard has his vast synchronized Christmas light and music show, Dazzling Christmas Lights, down to one button.  “Friday and Saturday…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Christmas Eve, time was of the essence to make it home for the holidays, but the winter storm continued to throw a wrench on everyone's holiday plans, especially at airports.  What You Need To Know The winter storm…

GAHANNA, Ohio — More foster teens than ever are experiencing a little extra holiday joy this Christmas.  What You Need To Know One Church in Gahanna runs a Foster Teen Christmas Outreach program The outreach collects $25 gift cards…

LONDON, Ohio  — The holiday season is an especially creative time for long-time arts and craft enthusiast and owner of Paisleyfire Designs Julia Thornhill.  “I really enjoy making things that sparkle. And this season lends itself very…

GAHANNA, Ohio — Holiday spirit is spreading across Columbus from the glow of butterfly-themed lights as pediatric patients admire from afar.  What You Need To Know Eclipse Creative produced and assembled 150 butterfly-themed lights to…