Kevin Accettulla

1 week ago | fox8.com | Kevin Accettulla |Brian Hofmann

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two days after he was accused of shooting two Mifflin Township police officers during a traffic stop, Daveonte Dixon is in custody. Michael Black of the U.S. Marshals Service said Friday night that Dixon, 21, was arrested at an apartment complex in Obetz. He had been missing since allegedly firing at the officers, striking both, and running away from the scene, leading to rewards totaling $40,000 for his arrest and a manhunt across central Ohio.

1 week ago | nbc4i.com | Kevin Accettulla

HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) — For more than a decade, students in Hilliard City Schools have seen the same face at the corner of Gaymon Road and Avery Road, ready to guide them across the street. But Friday, the man known as “Grandpa Joe” is hanging up his crossing guard sign. Students, staff, and parents gathered this morning to let Joe escort them through the crosswalk one last time.

1 week ago | nbc4i.com | Kevin Accettulla

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — AEP Ohio on Friday filed for a base rate increase, citing the need to maintain poles, wires and transformers as well as the need to protect equipment to help prevent outages. If approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, customers could see their base rate increase by about 2.14%, or about $3.95 for the average customer using 1,000 kWh of electricity per month.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kevin Accettulla

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio has announced its 2025 sales tax holiday, which will run for two weeks this year. The 2025 sales tax holiday will run from midnight Aug. 1 until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 14. “The timing of this year’s sales tax holiday not only supports families preparing for back-to-school, but also provides relief on other important household needs,” Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement. Last year, the state sales tax holiday was expanded from just school supplies to many items under $500.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kevin Accettulla

JACKSON, Ohio (WCMH) — A 6-year-old was among several injured after a man fled troopers at speeds over 100 mph and crashed while trying to avoid stop sticks, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. James Walker, 28, of Dayton, was driving on U.S. 35 in Jackson County when a trooper attempted to pull him over for a violation of following too closely, according to a media release. Walker allegedly drove at speeds over 100 mph while continuing to drive east on U.S. 35, troopers said.