Category Archives: WBTU Regional News (Imported)

Missing Ohio National Guard soldier found alive in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio National Guard says a soldier who had been missing since October has been found alive. Officials confirmed yesterday that Specialist Michaela Nelson was located...
Joey Martin Dec 02, 2021

Ohio Highway Patrol releases Thanksgiving holiday traffic report
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol says 13 people died on the highways during the long Thanksgiving weekend this year. According to a report released yesterday, four deaths r...
Joey Martin Nov 30, 2021
Woman who killed three kids at bus stop won't get early release
ROCHESTER, Ind. (ADAMS) - The woman who hit and killed three kids at a northern Indiana school bus stop in 2019 won't be getting out of prison early. A judge yesterday denied Alyssa Shepherd's request...
Joey Martin Nov 30, 2021

There's a new searchable use of force database for Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) Executive Director Karhlton Moore has announced that the public can now access Ohio's database listing incidents of use of for...
Joey Martin Nov 30, 2021

Jury finds major pharmacy chains helped fuel the opioid epidemic
CLEVELAND, Ohio (ADAMS) – A federal jury in Ohio has found that Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS Health were responsible for fueling the opioid epidemic that has ravaged communities across the nation...
Joey Martin Nov 24, 2021

Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers getting body cameras
TOLEDO, Ohio (ADAMS) – Highway Patrol troopers stationed in Northwest Ohio and around the state will all be getting body cameras. Governor Mike DeWine and the leader of the highway patrol announ...
Joey Martin Nov 24, 2021

Thanksgiving holiday traffic to rebound after pandemic low
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Roads are expected to be busy as millions travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. AAA is predicting the highest single-year increase in Thanksgiving travel since 2005 with ...
Joey Martin Nov 24, 2021

Target to close all stores on Thanksgiving Day moving forward
Courtesy: Target MINNEAPOLIS (ADAMS) – Target will no longer be open on Thanksgiving. The retailer shut its doors last Thanksgiving for safety concerns during the pandemic and started offering h...
Joey Martin Nov 23, 2021

FDA recall for Odor-Eaters spray over benzene contamination
Courtesy: FDA.gov COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The FDA is issuing a voluntary recall for two antifungal and foot odor-reducing products due to possible benzene contamination. Blistex Incorporated an...
Joey Martin Nov 19, 2021

Bill allowing prosecution of robocalls heading to DeWine's desk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – A bill allowing Attorney General Dave Yost to prosecute unauthorized robocalls is heading to Governor’s DeWine’s desk for his signature. On Wednesday, the Oh...
Joey Martin Nov 18, 2021