UPDATE: Family Targeted in ‘Swatting’ Attack—Hoax Call Put Their Lives in Serious Danger
What first appeared to be a nightmarish report of a double homicide and arson threat has now been confirmed as something far ...
Read moreDetailsWhat first appeared to be a nightmarish report of a double homicide and arson threat has now been confirmed as something far ...
Read moreDetailsBarbara Lee Todd, 88, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Monday, January 19, 2026. A devoted ...
Read moreDetailsIt was a busy weekend for Portsmouth Police as officers responded to multiple calls from local businesses dealing with everything ...
Read moreDetailsOfficers from multiple agencies raced to a home late Monday night after a chilling 911 call reported what sounded like ...
Read moreDetailsShane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 5 Public Indictments. An ...
Read moreDetailsPatricia Kitts-Gee, 78, passed away on January 16, 2026, after a long battle with illness at CareCore at Westmoreland in ...
Read moreDetailsStormi Michelle Willams, infant daughter of Ryan Williams and Ashley Gallimore, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Nationwide Children's ...
Read moreDetailsTeresa Ann Lepore, 50 of Waverly, died Saturday, January 17, 2026 at her home. She was born February 14, 1975 ...
Read moreDetailsPortsmouth Police were called to the Young Street Viaduct — a well-known encampment site for the city’s homeless population — ...
Read moreDetailsTwo drivers, two fake tags, and two very different endings. On Monday afternoon, Portsmouth Police cracked down on bogus vehicle registrations — ...
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