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A tough situation turned into a quick decision for deputies in Wheelersburg. They were called to help a woman who had been locked out of her apartment—with her dog still inside and no way to get back in. Before taking action, deputies made sure she was actually the renter of...

A predator sting across the river in Greenup is blowing up online after a watchdog group livestreamed the confrontation—and the arrest that followed. According to the Greenup Police Department, officers were dispatched on the morning of April 25, 2026, to a home after a complaint from a group known as...

What started as a simple ride home ended in violence, leaving a woman injured and walking along the road looking for help. The incident unfolded when deputies responded to a domestic violence complaint, according to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office. When officers arrived, they quickly realized something...

A drive home turned into a frightening encounter — at least according to one driver. The other says it never happened. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to Kitts Hill after a woman reported being threatened during a roadside confrontation. The woman told...

The Portsmouth City Auditor is asking City Council to move forward with getting a street paving levy ready for the November ballot. What’s going on?Council is being asked to start the process by passing a resolution. This would ask the Scioto County Auditor to figure out two things: The current...

It was a back-and-forth night for Portsmouth officers, handling everything from a gun threat to a roadside altercation involving pepper spray. Police were first called to a 6th Street address after a caller said a man had threatened a woman and pulled a gun on her. By the time officers...

A worried father turned to police after losing contact with his child and the child’s mother for weeks. He told dispatch he hasn’t heard from them since February 16, when the mother took the child and moved to the Cleveland area. He said he has court-ordered visitation but hasn’t been...

What started as a high-speed pursuit turned into a foot chase—and ended with a suspect standing in a river surrounded by police. Just after 2 a.m., Portsmouth officers were alerted that the Ohio State Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a red Ford F-150 with blue tail lights. The chase...

Scioto County — What started as a conversation on a school bus quickly turned into a criminal case — and a trip to jail. According to  Sheriff David Thoroughman, deputies were called to Northwest High School early Friday morning after students reported hearing threats about violence toward the school. By...

SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — From dogs being shot at to attacks and neglect complaints, Scioto County deputies are continuing to respond to a steady stream of animal-related calls — many of them ending the same way: “Contact the dog warden.” 🔫 Dog Reportedly Shot in Lucasville Deputies were first called...

NEW BOSTON — A long-running preschool program that has served generations of local families is coming to an end. New Boston Local Schools announced it will discontinue its Early Childhood Education (ECE) Preschool Program at the close of the 2025–2026 school year. The final day of classes is set for...

A scary call had employees at Deemer’s Supermarket in Wheelersburg taking cover. Deputies were sent to the store after a report of a man with a gun. Workers told dispatch they locked themselves inside for safety after seeing a man outside holding what they described as a long, silver-barreled firearm....

What started as a simple fight call turned into a two-state investigation that kept officers moving for hours. Just after midnight, multiple Portsmouth Police units were sent to 17th Street after a report of two women fighting in the street. A caller said they had made threats but didn’t see...

everyone nearby. It didn’t take long for deputies to step in. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the Ironton area after multiple calls about a man causing a disturbance. Callers reported the man appeared to be under the influence, yelling and cursing in...

Someone was trying the door — over and over. By the time deputies arrived, the suspect had already disappeared into the dark. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to South Point for a burglary-in-progress after a caller reported a man attempting to get...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 167 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Eric Bass Arrest Date: 04/23/2026 Charges: Probation Violation Joshua Bear Arrest Date: 04/22/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant William E Blanton Arrest Date: 04/21/2026 Charges:...

The global economy is more interconnected than ever before. When policymakers in Washington adjust their monetary strategies, the ripple effects are felt by households across the world. Consumers often overlook international financial headlines, not realizing the direct connection those stories have to their own wallets. From the cost of securing...

After months of complaints and stalled sales, Scioto County leaders say the land bank is getting a full reset—and this time, they want everything above board. Commissioner Scottie Powell says the Scioto County Land Reutilization Corporation is changing how it handles property sales after concerns about how bids were being...

What started as a tip from a national task force ended with a Portsmouth man in jail. Investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force flagged information about possible child sexual abuse material tied to devices in Portsmouth. That’s when local police stepped in. On April 23, Portsmouth detectives...

Calls about homeless camps are nothing new along Mabert Road—but this one escalated fast. Around 8:30 a.m., officers were called after a neighbor reported people fighting in a tent on a hillside behind a home, with a woman screaming for help. Then the calls started stacking up. Another 911 call...