For the first time in over two decades, a black bear has been spotted in Licking County, Ohio. The Ohio Division of Wildlife confirmed the sighting, noting that the bear is likely a young male traveling long distances in search of a mate.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered updates on the state and local response to severe flash flooding in Ohio County. This morning, Governor Morrisey declared a state of emergency in Ohio County and has mobilized state resources to assist.

As of Sunday evening, state and local officials reported five persons confirmed dead as a result of powerful rains and flooding on Saturday with at least three others believed missing. Flood waters came quickly Saturday night,

Officials have confirmed six people are dead, including a 3-year-old child, following Saturday evening’s flooding in Ohio County.In addition, Ohio County EMA Di

A former Franklin County public defender was federally sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to child pornography charges. Stephen Chinn will serve eight years in prison

In the aftermath of severe flash flooding that struck Ohio County on Saturday night, residents and volunteers have come together to aid in the cleanup efforts.

A state of emergency was declared for Ohio County on Sunday following severe flooding in the area that has so far claimed the lives of three people.

Caught between lawmakers and taxpayers are Ohio's 88 county auditors, who say they have the solution to the state's property tax troubles.

Flash flooding over the weekend has claimed the lives of six people in Ohio County, with search and rescue efforts ongoing for two missing individuals.Communiti