Early voting started today in Ohio. Police are searching for a Columbus shooting suspect. The Tipp City preacher guilty of murdering his wife is sentenced to life in prison. We also cover latest developments in the Tyler Thomas case, including his not-guilty plea and the investigation into the death of Hailey Buzbee. We also look at growing tourism in Columbus, with nearly 55 million visitors contributing billions to the local economy. Plus, we examine a potentially life-saving medical device developed at Cedarville University that has received FDA clearance, explain how Ohio storm victims can apply for FEMA assistance, and take a closer look at the latest U.S. jobs numbers and the challenges facing seasonal holiday hiring.
(1:50-3:10) COLUMBUS SHOOTING SEARCH
Columbus police are searching for Michael Wells, who is accused of killing one man and seriously injuring another during a shooting outside a Columbus lounge. Police are urging the public not to approach Wells because he is considered armed and dangerous.
(3:11-8:13) OHIO EARLY VOTING & POLITICAL ADS
Early voting is officially underway in Ohio ahead of the November election. We break down what voters need to know about acceptable identification, absentee ballots and why political advertisements in Ohio aren't required to be truthful.
(8:28-17:23) CALEB FLYNN SENTENCING
Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole following an emotional day in court. Victim impact statements were read, including a statement from the victim's 10-year-old daughter, while Flynn continued to maintain his innocence.
(17:38-26:00) TYLER THOMAS CASE
Tyler Thomas has pleaded not guilty to all charges in the federal case involving the disappearance and death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee. We walk through the investigation, the allegations against Thomas and what comes next as the case moves toward trial. We revisit Monday's interview where Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson discusses online safety, his conversations with Hailey Buzbee's family and cooperation between Ohio and Indiana following the case. We also hear from Thomas' attorney about the timeline for the federal trial.
(26:30-37:33) COLUMBUS TOURISM
Greater Columbus welcomed nearly 55 million trips in 2025, generating $8.6 billion in visitor spending and supporting more than 83,000 local jobs. Experience Columbus CEO Brian Ross joins us to discuss what's driving the city's tourism growth and where the industry goes next.
(37:48-43:14) CEDARVILLE MEDICAL DEVICE
A medical device developed with help from Cedarville University students and faculty has received FDA clearance. The ARC device is designed to control life-threatening bleeding from traumatic neck injuries and could eventually have applications in battlefield and emergency care.
(43:44-46:44) FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Ohio residents in several counties affected by August storms, tornadoes and flooding may be eligible for FEMA assistance. We explain who can apply, what information is needed and why homeowners and renters should file insurance claims first.
(46:45-50:30) U.S. JOBS REPORT
The latest jobs report shows the U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below expectations, while unemployment increased to 4.2%. We examine what the numbers say about a cooling labor market and what it could mean for workers.