Portsmouth Makes Hallmark Christmas Finals
Portsmouth is officially in the running to become Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town of 2026. The city has been named one ...
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Deputies Investigate Rarden Attack
Scioto County deputies responded to Rarden after a woman reportedly told a friend she was being attacked, then screamed and...
Speedway Shoplifter Leaves Clue: She Used Her Rewards Card
A fountain drink purchase may have left behind a valuable clue after a gas station employee reported that a woman...
Naked Woman Lands in Jail
A naked woman throwing items into a yard on Swauger Valley Road ended up in the Scioto County Jail on...
Cat Fight Turns Into Fight Threats
Portsmouth police were called to 16th Street after a dispute over a cat allegedly turned into threats between neighbors. The...
Dad Holding Baby Allegedly Chased, Hit Around Apartment Complex
A domestic dispute allegedly turned into a chase around an apartment complex, with a father trying to walk away while...
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Ohio Targets Soaring Foster Care Costs: House Bill 984
A bipartisan group of Ohio lawmakers wants the state to rein in rapidly increasing foster-care placement costs, warning that the current system is pushing county budgets toward the breaking point. House Bill 984 would direct the Ohio Department of Children...
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Dead Dogs, Dirty Yard Prompt Child Welfare Check
Portsmouth police and Children Services were notified after neighbors reported possible animal abuse and concerns about children living at a...
Rusty Water Warning: Hydrant Flushing Starts Soon
Portsmouth water customers may notice low pressure or colored water over the next several weeks as the city begins flushing...
Rehab Resident Accused of Sneaking in Drugs
A man sent to a drug treatment facility after his release from jail allegedly had someone bring him additional medication,...
Busted! 08/21/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 177 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
4 Kids & No Running Water
Portsmouth police checked on four juveniles after a report that children were living in unsanitary conditions without running water. Officers...
Child on Bike Ride Chased By Dogs
A young girl's bicycle ride took a frightening turn when a loose dog allegedly chased her back toward her apartment,...
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Rescue Volunteer: Dog Shelter Problems Ran Deeper Than Public Knew
The Scioto County Dog Shelter is undergoing yet another reset. County commissioners are recruiting for a newly combined Dog Warden/Director position. Scioto Hounds has stepped in with vaccines, food, equipment and other assistance. New volunteers are being recruited, and commissioners...
Read moreDetailsBusted! 08/20/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 178 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Intoxicated Teen Disturbance Ends With Hospital Trip
Portsmouth police were called to 5th Street around 4:45 a.m. after a report of a 19-year-old woman who was very...
Old IRS Building Could Get $400K Cleanup Boost
Portsmouth City Council will consider emergency legislation to accept and spend $400,208 in state brownfield grant money for work at...
Kroger Thief Banned, Save A Lot Shirtless Suspect Nabbed
Portsmouth police handled two shoplifting calls, including one that ended with a woman pleading guilty and being ordered to stay...
Neighbor Spots Intruder Kicking His Way Into Empty Home
An alert neighbor spotted a man allegedly kicking in the back door of an empty home and immediately called the...
Stolen Car Found in Kentucky
Portsmouth police took a grand theft auto report after a woman said a man took off in her car from...
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