Woman Accused of Hitting Baby Held Under Bond
Portsmouth police arrested a woman after a 1 a.m. call about a baby with marks on his face and bruises ...
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When Will Bryan Davis Be Sentenced?
Former Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis has pleaded guilty, resigned his office, and officially been found guilty of three felonies....
Sleeping Under Bridges, Bushes, and Trouble in Tracy Park
Portsmouth police handled another round of calls involving people sleeping outside, suspected drug activity in a park, and a person...
Grandview Neighbor Calls Cops Over Flowerbed Rock
Portsmouth police were called to Grandview Avenue after a resident said her neighbor put landscaping materials on her property without...
One Foster Child Cost $1,500 a Day as County Sounds Alarm
Scioto County leaders say one of the biggest threats to the county's budget isn't roads, buildings, or payroll—it's the soaring...
“I’m Going to Burn It Down” – Firefighters, Deputies Rush to Home After Threat
A frantic predawn call sent deputies and firefighters racing to a home after a mother reported her son had threatened...
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Council Asked to Approve Extra Emergency $344K for Riverfront Project
Portsmouth City Council is being asked to approve an emergency ordinance for another $344,110.80 tied to the city’s riverfront project at Monday's meeting. The money would go to Allard Excavation, LLC, the contractor already working on major portions of the...
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3 Kids Hurt in Crash
A 3-month-old infant and several juveniles were among those injured in two separate crashes on US 35 in Jackson County...
3500 Construction Workers Expected at Data Center Site
Construction on Google's massive Franklin Furnace data center appears to be accelerating, and Scioto County Commissioner Merit Smith says the...
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Consumption: Protect Your Health and Rebuild Your Life Through Rehab
A drink that once helped you relax can slowly affect sleep, memory, health, money, work, and family life. The long-term...
Columbus Murder Suspect Busted in Portsmouth Drug Raid
A Columbus man wanted on a murder warrant was arrested in Portsmouth Thursday morning during a drug trafficking investigation that...
Lucasville Woman Killed in Head-On Crash
A Lucasville woman was killed early Thursday morning in a head-on crash on State Route 104 in Morgan Township. According...
Busted! 08/06/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 198 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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3500 Construction Workers Expected at Data Center Site
Construction on Google's massive Franklin Furnace data center appears to be accelerating, and Scioto County Commissioner Merit Smith says the project could soon become one of the largest construction sites in the region. Speaking during Thursday's Scioto County Commissioners meeting,...
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Columbus Woman Charged With Murder
A Columbus woman has been indicted in connection with a July 16 homicide in Scioto County. The Scioto County grand...
Stranger Sleeps It Off on 4th Street Porch
Portsmouth police were called to 4th Street around 7:20 a.m. after a resident found a stranger asleep on her front...
Detective Tracks Down Teeth, Earbuds at County Fair
You usually see Detective Jodi Conkel’s name attached to some of Scioto County’s most serious investigations, including Special Victims Unit...
“Tired of Running” Man Turns Self In
A man reportedly said he was “tired of running” hours before Portsmouth police caught up with him at Speedway on...
The Rise of Remote Workers in Rural Ohio: What the Numbers Show
Work-from-home trends are redefining rural Ohio, but the move is not progressing in the same way across all places. While...
Busted! 08/05/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 202 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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