NWS CALLS FOR HIGH WINDS AND SNOW TODAY

The National Weather Service is calling for high winds today with a chance of snow this afternoon and evening. Wind gusts of 35-45 miles per hour are expected and we could see snow showers develop as well.

ZANESVILLE MAN KILLED IN A CAR CRASH TUESDAY NIGHT

A 45-year-old Zanesville man was killed in a crash in Muskingum County. According to the State Patrol, around 5:45 Tuesday evening, Todd McVicker was traveling west on I-70 near the Adamsville Exit when apparently crossed the median and struck a semi. McVicker was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

TRIAL DATE SET FOR MUSKINGUM COUNTY MAN

A February trial date has been set for a 29-year-old Muskingum County man facing drug charges in Licking County. Derrick Monroe faces one count each of aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated possession of drugs and theft. Monroe is being held on 25-thousand dollars bond.

SENATE BILL 56 PASSED OHIO SENATE

Tuesday, the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 56 that would ban intoxicating hemp products and make it illegal to bring legally purchased marijuana back to Ohio from another state. The Ohio House passed the bill in November. It now goes before Governor DeWine for his signature

FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WELCOME HOME OHIO PROGRAM

The state is making nearly 66 million dollars in funding available thru the Welcome Home Ohio Program to help improve access to housing in more communities across the state. The money provides grants for both the purchase of qualifying residential properties at foreclosure sales and for the rehab or construction of homes. Additionally, millions of dollars in nonrefundable tax credits is available for qualifying rehabs and new construction once a property is sold.