Tag: safety

A woman found herself suddenly homeless before sunrise after a relationship took a sharp turn just hours after moving in.  Around 5 a.m., ...

A bizarre and concerning call drew deputies to the west side after reports of a man lying on the ground, waving ...

Dolly Jean Skaggs, 90, passed away Friday January 16, 2026, peacefully and surrounded by a handful of her many loved ...

Portsmouth Police were called to the Young Street Viaduct — a well-known encampment site for the city’s homeless population — ...

Robert Reed Kennard, 74, a long-time resident of Lucasville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born August 17, ...

A noise complaint turned into a parenting reality check after police discovered children home alone at an apartment—and it raised a question many ...

Two recent calls involving missing persons and local shelters have left families frustrated and confused, asking the same question: Why won’t these places ...

It started with a knock meant to help someone in trouble — and spiraled into fear, destruction, and a barefoot ...

There was a death at the Scioto County Jail on Jan 11th, 2026. When a person dies on government property, ...

For generations, buying a home in Scioto County meant something fairly simple: find a place you could afford, settle in, ...