SNOW EMERGENCIES

Snow emergencies remain in place across central Ohio.  Coshocton, Muskingum and Perry counties are under Level 1 Snow Emergency.  

NEWARK MAN IS INDICTED

A 43-year-old Newark man has been indicted on drug and sex charges. Jeremy Gordon faces three counts each of corrupting another with drugs and gross sexual imposition for alleged incidents that occurred between May 2022 and December 2024. Gordon has pleaded not guilty to all charges. He remains held on $150,000 bond.

THANK AN OFFICER

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp says there's nothing better than putting on the uniform.

Sheriff Thorp tries to let his staff know how much he appreciates them every chance he gets.

FUNERAL FOR PRES. CARTER

Funeral services will be held today for former President Jimmy Carter, who died at age 100 on December 29. Pres. Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy at the services being held at the Washington National Cathedral. Pres. Biden has declared today a National Day of Mourning.

BRADEN'S LAW

Wednesday, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 531 into law which criminalizes sexual extortion an act that occurs when someone blackmails another person over the release of private images. The legislation deemed Braden’s Law is named after Olentangy High School football player Braden Markus who took his own life after falling victim to a sextortion scheme in October, 2021.

COTTON BOWL

We are closing in on the kickoff for the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Texas.

Coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes remain a 5.5 point favorite heading into Friday night's College Football Playoff semifinal.