Winston-Salem man linked to 5 business break-ins, gas station robbery finally arrested, police say
James Wesley Rawls, 53, was arrested on May 27 with assistance from the Winston-Salem Police Department's SWAT Team.
May 28, 2026Open source
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Winston-Salem woman charged with involuntary manslaughter in crash that killed 2 people on US 311
Investigators say Crystal Robles, 32, lost control of her vehicle and crashed into another car disabled on the side of the road that had two people inside.
May 28, 2026Open source
2 more teens face riot charges in Leinbach Park shooting, bringing total arrests to 9
Winston-Salem police say two more teenagers face riot-related charges in the deadly Leinbach Park shooting from April 20.
May 28, 2026Open source
Live in a 1700s house next door to the Salem Witch House
It’s been 80 years since 314 Essex St. in Salem was available as a residential property.
May 27, 2026Open source
Teen suspect turns himself in after shooting 17-year-old boy in Salem
Police found the 17 year old shot in the area of Courthouse Square on May, launching a multi-agency search; the suspect has turned himself in.
May 27, 2026Open source
How to Rent the ‘Hocus Pocus' House in Mass. (and Get an Exclusive Look Inside)
The Sanderson Sisters are inviting guests to book an Airbnb stay at a recreation of their spooky cottage in Danvers -- one town over from Salem -- for a nigh...
May 23, 2026Open source
Salem gym teacher accused of child exploitation pleads not guilty to grand jury indictment
A gym teacher in Salem, Massachusetts, arrested last month on allegations of child exploitation pleaded not guilty to a grand jury indictment Friday.
May 22, 2026Open source
DA to provide update on Catasauqua explosive device investigation An explosive device was thrown out of a m...
Jack Pletz, accused along with his father of causing an explosion outside a polling place in Catasauqua, has turned himself in to police.
May 21, 2026Open source
17-year-old boy shot in Salem; suspect at large
Multiple agencies are searching for the suspect that shot a teenage boy Wednesday evening.
May 21, 2026Open source
Salem High in Rockdale County evacuated after 'safety threat,' investigation ongoing; all students safe
The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating at Salem High after an unspecified safety threat.
May 18, 2026Open source
Sheriff's office: Salem High School evacuated amid safety threat investigation
Authorities are investigating a safety threat at Salem High School, which led to an evacuation Monday; students are safe
May 18, 2026Open source
Salem High in Rockdale County evacuated during threat investigation
Rockdale County Sheriff's Office deputies responded early Monday afternoon to Salem High School following reports of a safety threat at the school.
May 18, 2026Open source
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After months of traffic headaches, Ohio, Ontario bridges in and out of Chicago to finally reopen
After months of congestion, the Ohio and Ontario feeder bridges are set to reopen with three lanes as final work wraps up, IDOT says.
May 28, 2026Open source
Ohio and Ontario feeder ramps set to reopen this week after months of construction
The end of a major construction project that has been snarling traffic for months in Chicago could be near.
May 27, 2026Open source
Officials release names of victims who died in northeast Ohio plane crash
Investigators have released the names of the two people who died after a small plane crashed into a home in Akron earlier this month.
May 27, 2026Open source
Troopers: Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash between car, tractor-trailer
A man has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a crash early Tuesday morning in Warren County, according to the Ohio Highway State Patrol.
May 19, 2026Open source
Cleveland Cavaliers fall to Pistons 115-94, forcing Eastern Conference semis back to Detroit for Game 7
The Cavaliers failed to close the series out at home, and will instead head back to Little Caesars Arena for Game 7 against the Pistons.
May 16, 2026Open source
Cade Cunningham scores 21 and Pistons dominate 2nd half to beat Cavs 115-94 and force Game 7
Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 on Friday night to forc...
May 16, 2026Open source
Cavs blown out by Pistons, game 7 Sunday in Detroit
Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 on Friday night to forc...
May 16, 2026Open source
Avon Lake father and son to cross Cleveland Half Marathon finish line together after life-threatening emerg...
Cameron and Jackson Hutcherson will cross the finish line together Sunday in downtown Cleveland. It's a moment that almost never came.
May 15, 2026Open source
Troopers: 2 hospitalized after wrong-way crash on I-75 in Butler County
The northbound lanes of I-75 have re-opened north of I-275 in Butler County, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
May 15, 2026Open source
Brother seeks answers 44 years after dental student killed on graduation day
Cleveland Police are looking for new leads in the cold case homicide of Jeffrey Mills from back in 1982. And they need your help to spark new leads.
May 15, 2026Open source
NAMI Athens named 2026 Ohio Affiliate of the Year by NAMI Ohio
NEWARK, Ohio - The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Athens was named 2026 Ohio Affiliate of the Year at NAMI Ohio’s statewide conference.
May 13, 2026Open source
Maple Heights woman indicted for hit-and-run death of pedestrian in Cleveland pleads not guilty
Aniyah Blair faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, for a hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian last month in Cleveland.
May 12, 2026Open source
Lima Senior students to serve in statewide office
LIMA — Two Lima Senior students in the Early Childhood Education program will serve as Ohio Educators Rising officers during the next school year.
May 11, 2026Open source
Ohio EPA monitoring lime dust at data center construction site
LIMA — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing its review of public comments submitted for the draft air permit for the Google data center o...
May 11, 2026Open source
Child hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Independence, police say
Northern Kentucky police say that a child has been hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Independence.
May 11, 2026Open source
Police search for missing juvenile out of Independence
Police are actively searching for a missing teenager from Independence, Kentucky, according to a release from the Independence Police Department.
May 10, 2026Open source
This week on the roads: I-75 traffic shifts, Dryden Road ramp closure, Ohio 48 lane closures and more
Drivers should anticipate delays and detours due to extensive roadwork and construction projects across multiple counties, including Montgomery, Warren, Gree...
May 10, 2026Open source
Cedar Point opens this weekend, new festival among season options
While Kings Island has already been open since mid-April, Ohio’s other major amusement park, Cedar Point, will begin its season this weekend. Located in Sa...
May 8, 2026Open source
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Salem is in Columbiana County, Ohio.
Region: Northern Ohio
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Ohio Traffic Safety Office reports overwhelming participation in ride share program
The Ohio Traffic Safety Office reported an overwhelming amount of participation in its rideshare program for Memorial Day weekend.
May 28, 2026Open source
After months of traffic headaches, Ohio, Ontario bridges in and out of Chicago to finally reopen
After months of congestion, the Ohio and Ontario feeder bridges are set to reopen with three lanes as final work wraps up, IDOT says.
May 28, 2026Open source
Gov. DeWine hits pause on tax breaks for new data centers in Ohio
Governor Mike DeWine announced that starting Monday, the state will stop accepting new applications for data center sales tax exemptions.
May 28, 2026Open source
Barge carrying equipment for Brent Spence Bridge project set to arrive in Cincinnati next week
The Ohio Department of Transportation shared an image from St. Louis showing the barge and crane that will begin work on the Brent Spence companion bridge pr...
May 27, 2026Open source
Ohio and Ontario feeder ramps set to reopen this week after months of construction
The end of a major construction project that has been snarling traffic for months in Chicago could be near.
May 27, 2026Open source
Phillies lose second straight series as painful Ohio invasion finally ends
Phillies closed a disappointing homestand with a 3-1 loss to the Guardians, dropping their second straight series.
May 26, 2026Open source
New Chicago police chief arrested, home searched
Authorities arrested New Chicago Police Chief Earl Mayo Friday in Clark County, Ohio in connection with an investigation in Lake County. He remained in jail...
May 24, 2026Open source
Heavy rainfall drenches central Ohio with several inches recorded
Most of central and southern Ohio picked up one to three inches of rainfall since Friday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
‘Every Ohioan deserves to feel safe when they go out’: Ohio bill is trying to reduce drink spiking
The test kits can detect at least 10 controlled substances — including ketamine, GHB, and Rohypnol — in less than five minutes.
May 23, 2026Open source
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