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Ballistics and vehicle evidence links ex-husband to Tepe murders, Columbus police say
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (455+ words) Columbus police provided an update Wednesday on the investigation into the December murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe in Weinland Park, including how authorities linked suspect Michael McKee to the case. Columbus Division of Police Chief Elaine Bryant called the…...
What's contributing to Columbus' recent drop in homicides?
17+ hour, 3+ min ago (100+ words) What's contributing to Columbus' recent drop in homicides?WOSU Public Media What's contributing to Columbus' recent drop in homicides? Community organizers, police, and neighborhood groups in Columbus marked a big milestone at the end of December: the murder rate fell…...
Judge clears way for Les Wexner to be subpoenaed in Ohio State Strauss abuse case
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (173+ words) A federal judge ruled Monday that those suing Ohio State University over sexual abuse by former team doctor Richard Strauss can subpoena billionaire Les Wexner for a deposition in the case. Wexner served as a member of the university's board…...
Ex-husband charged in homicide of Spencer and Monique Tepe in Weinland Park
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (522+ words) Police in Illinois have arrested the ex-husband of Monique Tepe in the shooting deaths of Monique and her husband Spencer Tepe, in their Weinland Park home on Dec. 30, 2025. Franklin County Municipal Court records said Michael D. McKee, 39, of Chicago, was arrested…...
Man faces weapons, other charges after arrest at John Glenn Columbus International Airport
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (121+ words) Police at John Glenn Columbus International Airport arrested a man on Friday morning near the administrative area of a terminal construction site. Airport officials said William Griffith, 40, was charged with unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon, four counts of possession…...
Security guard for Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy arrested for drug trafficking
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (447+ words) A former member of Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's security detail was arrested last week alongside his wife on drug trafficking charges. Ramaswamy is the leading candidate to win the Republican nomination to run for Ohio governor once current Gov....
US House Oversight Committee issues subpoena for Lex Wexner in Jeffrey Epstein case
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (314+ words) The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday secured subpoenas for Ohio billionaire Les Wexner and two others in the Jeffrey Epstein case. "These subpoenas for the executors of Jeffrey Epstein's estate, and billionaire benefactor Les Wexner, are an…...
Ohio Supreme Court takes up Pickaway County solar farm case
1+ week, 1+ day ago (441+ words) The Ohio Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on a case involving a proposed solar farm in Pickaway County, the latest of several cases involving solar farms that have come before the court. This time, Circleville Solar wants to build the…...
Columbus Fire Chief Jeffrey Happ to retire amid discipline over handling of 2023 deadly crash
1+ week, 1+ day ago (256+ words) Columbus Fire Chief Jeffrey Happ wrote in a letter to city officials that he is retiring after three decades with the city's fire department. Happ was set to face a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday, which was called off because of…...
Man who broke windows at JD Vance's Cincinnati home is detained, the Secret Service says
1+ week, 2+ day ago (111+ words) A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance's Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said. The home, in the Walnut Hills neighborhood, was unoccupied at the time, and Vance and…...