Portsmouth Heroes on the Frontlines of Mental Health Crisis
As the nation grapples with a growing mental health crisis, Portsmouth’s first responders are proving to be a vital lifeline ...
Read moreDetailsAs the nation grapples with a growing mental health crisis, Portsmouth’s first responders are proving to be a vital lifeline ...
Read moreDetailsOn April 22, 2025, local police and EMS responded to 56 total calls for service throughout Scioto County. These calls ...
Read moreDetailsA disturbing threat allegedly made by a student at a Lawrence County middle school is now in the hands of ...
Read moreDetailsWelcome to Gallia Street, where tempers are hot, patience is short, and even five bucks is enough to spark a ...
Read moreDetailsPortsmouth Police officers wore more than just their uniforms yesterday — they also wore the hats of peacekeepers, mediators, and ...
Read moreDetailsA string of bizarre and unsettling incidents overnight and into the early morning hours has once again underscored the growing ...
Read moreDetailsA woman with a history of erratic behavior was arrested for disorderly conduct on Sunday afternoon, following a series of ...
Read moreDetailsIn the early hours of the morning, Portsmouth Police were called to respond to a welfare check at 12:43 a.m. ...
Read moreDetailsA routine call about a shoplifter at the Gallia Street Speedway ended with a familiar face in handcuffs—and a long ...
Read moreDetailsAs Portsmouth continues to grapple with the grip of a long-running drug crisis, local police were kept busy over the ...
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