$1.5 Billion Nuclear Plant Expansion Planned for Piketon: But Questions Remain
Centrus Energy Corp. has unveiled plans for a massive $1.5 billion expansion of its uranium enrichment (nuclear) plant in Piketon, ...
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Two Wheelersburg Trespassing Cases Highlight Dangers of Ignoring Warnings
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies dealt with two separate trespassing incidents in Wheelersburg this week, both involving suspects accused of being...
Snapchat Gun Threat: Mom Says Teen Feud Has Gone Too Far
What started as a messy teenage breakup has escalated into threats of gun violence, according to a local mother who...
Beanie Baby Blamed in Bizarre Portsmouth Theft Report
Portsmouth Police were called to 3rd Street after a woman reported that a man had taken several of her possessions...
Door-Kicking, Spray Paint, and Ten-Year-Old Suspects: Portsmouth Police Investigate
Police say a group of very young suspects is behind an unusual call that came in around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. ...
Out of Jail in the Morning, Accused of Waving Gun by Afternoon
Less than 12 hours after being released from jail, a Portsmouth woman was accused of brandishing a firearm during a...
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Caretaker Accused of Striking Disabled Teen at Local Group Home
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Police launched an investigation this week after a staff member at a local disability services agency was accused of striking a 19-year-old autistic male in her care. The report was made by...
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Ohio Agents Raid Huber Heights Pool Hall, Seize Illegal Gambling Machines
The Action Palace pool hall in Huber Heights, Ohio, had an eventful night. State agents showed up with a search...
Ohio Casino Revenue Hits $88.9 Million in July 2025
Ohio casinos delivered solid summer numbers with July revenue that jumped 8.4% compared to last year, reaching $88.9 million. The...
Caretaker Accused of Striking Disabled Teen at Local Group Home
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Police launched an investigation this week after a staff member at a...
Still Wandering: The Ongoing Struggle of Homeless Woman Alisha McGraw
Three months later, nothing has changed. Troubled homeless woman Alisha McGraw is still roaming the streets of Portsmouth. Her story...
Triple Arrest in Portsmouth After Gun Theft Report
What started as a 911 call about a missing gun ended with three people in handcuffs. Around 4:30 p.m., a...
First Responders Called to Help in Multiple Crises Across Portsmouth
Portsmouth’s first responders faced a busy afternoon as they answered call after call involving people in crisis. From college grounds...
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Pickup Crashes Into Home, Triggering Fatal House Fire
A quiet evening turned into tragedy when a pickup truck veered off the road, slammed into a house, and sparked a massive fire that left one person dead, and two others critically injured. Investigators say the vehicle barreled across the...
Read moreDetailsFrom Buffalo Wild Wings to a Machete at the Campground: Portsmouth Police Handle Day of Madness
From domestic disputes to probation violations, and even a machete scare, Portsmouth officers spent the day racing from one chaotic...
Assault at Scioto County CTC: Why School Safety Matters
The Scioto County Career & Technical Center (CTC) recently celebrated a perfect score on its state report card. But one...
Deputy Rescues Trafficking Victim: But Suspect Walks Free on Bond????
A quick-thinking Scioto County deputy rescued a young victim from a dangerous situation, only for the suspect to be back...
Parking, Murals, and an Indicted Commissioner: Sparks Fly at Portsmouth City Manager’s Conference
Monday’s Portsmouth City Manager’s Conference was supposed to be a routine meeting where officials decide what items will be on...
Busted! 09/23/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 142 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Ohio Eviction Laws: 5 Legal Steps Landlords Must Follow Before Filing
Eviction in Ohio is a process shaped by strict state laws. As a landlord, you cannot simply remove a tenant...
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