Homeless Camp Chaos – Man Sets Fire, Builds House
For months, residents have raised concerns about people living in the woods behind Vern Riffe School. This week, those concerns ...
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“Smell of Death” Calls Lead to Grisly Discovery Behind Bowling Alley
What started as a complaint about a terrible smell behind Sunset Bowling Lanes ended with police discovering the source nearly...
Cops Search For Teen Who Walked Away From Group Home
A late-night search for a missing juvenile ended quickly after Portsmouth police located the teen just minutes after she left...
2 A.M. Lawnmower Patrol Ends With Warning From Deputies
Most people expect to see a lawnmower cutting grass. Not cruising down the road at 2 o'clock in the morning...
Chaos at Taco Bell: Man Hurls Slurs at Officers Trying to Help
What started as a report of a large disturbance at Taco Bell ended with police trying—and failing—to figure out exactly...
Busted! 06/10/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 171 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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Homeowner Says Scammers Listed His House for Sale
A bizarre encounter in Portsmouth appears to be tied to a growing real estate scam that has been popping up across the country. Police were called after a 28th Street resident reported that two women came onto the property and...
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Loose Dogs Lead to Shotgun Threat
Two separate incidents in Scioto County this week highlight the dangers of loose dogs and escalating neighborhood disputes. 🐕 Woodland...
Ring Rumble at the Royal Inn
A disagreement at the Royal Inn on Kendall Avenue apparently left one man frustrated that police wouldn't immediately launch a...
Family Returns From Church to Find Home Shot Up
A quiet evening at church turned into a crime scene investigation when a Scioto County family returned home and discovered...
5 Ways To Maximize Your Construction Project’s ROI
Construction projects are expensive, and managers and investors expect a quality return on their investment. Here, we explain how to...
How Durable Infrastructure Reduces Service Disruptions
Durable infrastructure helps reduce service disruptions during growing demand. Strong utility systems support reliability and improve long-term stability.
Coroner Investigates After Death at Hurth Apartments
Portsmouth Police officers responded to the Hurth Apartments on Chillicothe Street after a call reported a deceased resident inside one...
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Runaway Teens Keep Escaping Group Home, Spark Weekend Search Across Portsmouth
What started with a sighting at Kroger turned into a weekend-long game of hide-and-seek involving multiple runaway teens, group home staff, police officers, and concerned residents across Portsmouth. 🛒 KROGER EMPLOYEES SPOT RUNAWAYS The situation began Thursday morning when the...
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5 Tips for Enhancing Your Building’s Operational Readiness
Launching a facility without long-term planning can lead to safety and maintenance issues. Learn five tips for enhancing your building's...
Busted! 06/08/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 184 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Gun Threat Complaint Leads Police Straight to Suspect
A report of a man allegedly threatening people with a gun ended with a Portsmouth man being tracked down and...
PPD Investigates Multiple Shooting Reports
A report of multiple gunshots sent Portsmouth police scrambling across several neighborhoods late at night, but despite a lengthy search,...
Why Cricket Is Reaching More U.S. Sports Fans
Why Cricket Is Starting to Show Up on More American Sports Screens Cricket still sounds foreign to many American sports...
Dog Left in Car for Nearly 24 Hours — Situation Takes Unexpected Turn
A call about a dog reportedly left inside a vehicle for nearly a full day turned out to be more...
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