Banned for Life After Back-to-Back Walmart Theft Attempts
A man who allegedly got away with one self-checkout theft returned days later and tried the same trick again—only to ...
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True Southern Ohio Crime Stories Inspire New Novel Purgatory
Pike County chaos, family legends, Appalachian spirituality and one very inconvenient dream helped shape Cyn Mackley’s newest mystery. “Purgatory County...
Ohio Shelters Face Breaking Point
Ohio organizations serving survivors of domestic violence are confronting a difficult combination: growing demand for help, limited shelter capacity and...
5 Big Questions About the Massive Pike County Data Center — Answered
The massive data center project planned for the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant site in Pike County is getting a...
Busted! 08/17/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 197 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Man Stabbed in Neck, Flown to Huntington Hospital
Scioto County deputies launched a major investigation after a man showed up at SOMC Urgent Care on Ohio River Road...
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OpenAI Makes Massive Southern Ohio Investment
OpenAI has officially joined the massive PORTS-Pike Technology Campus project in Pike County, putting one of the world's largest artificial intelligence companies at the center of a development expected to reshape the economic future of Southern Ohio. The company announced...
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OpenAI Makes Massive Southern Ohio Investment
OpenAI has officially joined the massive PORTS-Pike Technology Campus project in Pike County, putting one of the world's largest artificial...
Church Lot Staredown Ends With Knife Claim
Deputies were called to Lucasville after a church parking lot staredown turned into yelling, accusations, and a later claim that...
Homeless Man Arrested, Released After Wayne Hills Disturbance
Portsmouth police arrested a homeless man on two failure-to-appear warrants after multiple callers reported a disturbance at Wayne Hills. Officers...
Loud Music Sparks Apartment Showdown
A dispute over loud music turned into a neighborhood shouting match after one man allegedly pounded on a neighbor's door,...
Anime Fight Ends With Teen Parents in Handcuffs
An argument over anime videos spiraled into a violent domestic dispute that deputies say left scratches, a broken bedroom door,...
Teen’s ATV Stunt Ends With Flashing Lights
Trying to impress friends on an ATV ended with flashing lights, a tow truck, and a trip to juvenile court...
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Anime Fight Ends With Teen Parents in Handcuffs
An argument over anime videos spiraled into a violent domestic dispute that deputies say left scratches, a broken bedroom door, and an infant caught in the middle. Deputies responded to a domestic violence complaint at a home on County Road...
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Stolen Truck Found After SR 104 Crash
Portsmouth police took a stolen vehicle report after a man woke up to find his red Chevy Silverado missing from...
Released One Day, Drug Arrest the Next
Portsmouth police arrested a homeless woman on drug charges after a caller reported someone “tweaking” in a 12th Street parking...
Woman Hospitalized After Portsmouth Chicken Attack
Portsmouth police were contacted after a woman said loose chickens in an alley caused her to fall from her scooter....
Vacant Houses, Squatters Keep Police Busy
Portsmouth police handled another round of calls involving vacant houses, condemned buildings, and people hanging around businesses. Officers were called...
PlayStation Argument Leads to Child Abuse Investigation
What started as an argument over a PlayStation ended with a 10-year-old telling deputies he had been slapped in the...
Busted! 08/14/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 189 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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