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Vandalized equipment at Hauntz Park highlights residents' safety concerns in Hilltop

2 days ago | 10tv.com | Rochelle Alleyne

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Christina Stanley is looking for a change. "We are moving soon," she said. Her list of reasons for leaving the Hilltop is long. But crime is chief among them. She tells 10TV that smashed, broken and damaged construction equipment is visual proof of her point. In October, the city approved $2.5 million worth of construction improvements to Hauntz Park in the Hilltop.
Nuisance suit settled: Sanctuary Night must implement changes to address neighborhood concerns

5 days ago | 10tv.com | Rochelle Alleyne

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nancy Hashman is the last person you'd ever expect to want to work at the nonprofit located 1195 Sullivant Ave. in Columbus. "I was trafficked in the house," she said, "From 1990 to December 2015. I was that girl." In 2022, what was once a house of horrors at that Sullivant Avenue address was turned into a drop-in center for women —and named Sanctuary Night. "The metaphoric message that that sends to destroy a house of trauma. And build a sanctuary in place of it.
Ohio prisons eye Taser expansion despite transparency concerns

5 days ago | wkyc.com | Rochelle Alleyne

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tasers are now officially being used within the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction system. According to ODRC, its pilot program was launched at Trumbull Correctional Institution on May 6. On Wednesday, just a day after that launch, the department's director, Annette Chambers-Smith, asked state leaders to allow them to expand the program statewide as part of the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
ODRC director asks for statewide Taser rollout after pilot program begins

6 days ago | 10tv.com | Rochelle Alleyne

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tasers are now officially being used within the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction system. According to ODRC, its pilot program was launched at Trumbull Correctional Institution on May 6. On Wednesday, just a day after that launch, the department's director, Annette Chambers-Smith, asked state leaders to allow them to expand the program statewide as part of the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Fairfield County fire union member indicted for stealing $200,000 from union's account

1 week ago | 10tv.com | Rochelle Alleyne

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former firefighter in Fairfield County was indicted Tuesday after he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars for four years from a firefighters’ union. Eric Taft, who served as the union's secretary/treasurer, was accused of stealing $200,000 from the union. He was charged with aggravated theft and tampering with records, according to an indictment.
West Licking Fire seeks stable funding for next 5 years with levy

1 week ago | 10tv.com | Rochelle Alleyne

LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — For 32 years, West Licking Fire District Chief Jack Treinish has watched the district grow to a service area of 61,000 people. "I've been with it for a long time. Very grateful, but this, the demographics have changed tremendously," he said. To help fund their future, the department is taking a page out of their past by using a replacement levy. "So that was voted about 3 mills in 2016, so we just want to replace it to bring it back up to current value," he said.
Ohio group demands taser program pause, transparency

1 week ago | wkyc.com | Rochelle Alleyne

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Justice and Policy Center released a statement Friday, calling for the state's pilot program for the use of tasers in prisons to be paused. The group said there needs to be a thorough review of the program and more transparency on the policy that would be used to train corrections employees. In March, Ohio Department of Correction and Rehabilitation said the state paid $350,000 to buy 100 tasers.
Franklin Twp. fire levy: What it means for your tax bill if you live in annexed areas

1 week ago | 10tv.com | Rochelle Alleyne

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Firefighting is a job where every second counts. Chief Bob Arnold, a 23-year veteran of the Franklin Township Fire Department, knows that all too well. "A fire doubles in size every minute," he said, "Minutes are torturous." But according to Arnold, local response times could go up by at least a full minute. And it's all connected to the levy initiative on Tuesday's ballot. Arnold said if the levy fails, he will have to let go of seven firefighter medics almost immediately.
New clinic in Columbus aims to combat Black maternal, infant mortality

3 weeks ago | wtol.com | Rochelle Alleyne

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine's proposed budget would have added almost $22 million dollars to expand the state's Help Me Grow program. Advocates have told 10TV the extra money would have provided 25,000 more Ohio moms with in-home medical care. They also say it would close gaps in health care for moms and babies of color. But right now, the version making its way through the Ohio Senate cuts that money. However, it does include funding to hire an additional employee.
New clinic in Columbus aims to combat Black maternal, infant mortality

3 weeks ago | 10tv.com | Rochelle Alleyne

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine's proposed budget would have added almost $22 million dollars to expand the state's Help Me Grow program. Advocates have told 10TV the extra money would have provided 25,000 more Ohio moms with in-home medical care. They also say it would close gaps in health care for moms and babies of color. But right now, the version making its way through the Ohio Senate cuts that money. However, it does include funding to hire an additional employee.