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IT outage disrupts some Ohio BMV services

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July 19, 2024

IT outage disrupts some Ohio BMV services

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – The faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected airport travelers, hospitals, businesses and some Ohio BMV locations.

Early Friday, the IT outage began causing problems nationwide, including at the BMV location on Hamilton Avenue.

“I’m going to have to drive illegally somewhat because my license plate is only good until Sunday,” Paris Lewis stated.

Lewis came to the BMV Friday to renew his plates. When he arrived, he found out the Ohio BMV could not help him as they dealt with the IT outage from CrowdStrike.

In a statement, the Ohio BMV said, “Due to a global network outage impacting services worldwide, some BMV and title services may or may not be available. We are working to restore services as quickly as possible.”

Lewis is one of a few people who came to the DMV against a deadline and might face repercussions because of the closure.

“I need to get them renewed because when I bought my car it was like they didn’t send me the information, so I’ve been driving around with expired plates,” explained Kayla Weber. “So now that I can’t get it, I risk getting pulled over so hopefully they’re nice to me and give me a pass.”

Monique Spencer says the DMV being closed could impact her vacation next week.

“I was coming to get an ID because someone had actually stolen one of my cards, stole my information, so I needed my ID to travel next weekend,” Spencer said.

Catherine Carter said that after months of preparation, she brought her 16-year-old daughter in to take the knowledge test to get her temporary instruction permit identification card.

“We walk in, and you can’t take it because the computers are down, so it’s discouraging because you can try and get a 16-year-old prepared to get this taken and you walk in and find out you can’t get it done,” Carter explained.

Friday’s outage, according to Carter, shows how dependent we are on the internet.

“I love technology, but when we have situations such as these that literally stops people in their tracks from doing day-to-day business, that’s an issue,” Carter said.

The title office was still taking passport photos and people could take their driver’s test, but their score could not be put in the system.

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Single-digit temps, below-zero wind chills hit central Ohio after snow

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5 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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Single-digit temps, below-zero wind chills hit central Ohio after snow

Now comes the cold.

After nearly 5½ inches of snow fell Dec. 13 in some parts of central Ohio, the National Weather Service says bitterly cold temperatures moving into the region will mean highs in just the single digits.

A cold weather advisory is in affect across central Ohio through 11 a.m. Dec. 15. It was 4 degrees at John Glenn Columbus International Airport at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14, with a wind chill of 16 degrees below zero.

Temperatures to the west and south are even colder: 1 degree in Springfield, minus-1 in Dayton and minus-3 in Indianapolis. Those temperatures are not expected in the Columbus area, though. The forecast calls for slightly warmer temperatures by evening and highs in the low 20s Dec. 15.

The record cold expected for Dec. 14 — until now, the coldest high temperature in Columbus for this date was 16 degrees in 1917 — follows a day of record snow. The weather service recorded 5.4 inches of snowfall on Dec. 13 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, topping the prior Dec. 13 record, which was 3.6 inches in 1945.

Level 2 snow emergencies, which means roads are hazardous and people should drive only if they think it’s necessary, remained in effect in Fairfield and Licking counties.

Level 1 snow emergencies are in effect in Delaware, Franklin, Madison, Union and Pickaway counties.

Bob Vitale can be reached at rvitale@dispatch.com.

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Ohio State men’s basketball fights back in 89-88 double OT win over West Virginia

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December 13, 2025

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Ohio State men’s basketball fights back in 89-88 double OT win over West Virginia

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio State’s game-winning play over West Virginia in the second overtime period Saturday night was simple: give the ball to Bruce Thornton and get out of his way.

The result was an 89-88 double overtime win in the Cleveland Hoops Showdown at Rocket Arena.

It took so much to get to this moment.

The Buckeyes did all they could in regulation to overcome a 14-point deficit, while awaiting their top player in Thornton to come through.

His teammates did the dirty work to keep them in the game. From their defense creating transition points, matching the Mountaineers’ physical brand of ball.

Once extra time came after the first 40 minutes expired, Thornton took care of the rest in the two overtime periods.

He delivered bucket after another.

None more important than the final one.

A tightly covered Thornton took it down to the top of the key before finding a mismatch and looking to take it to the hole. A defender cut off his path, however, forcing Thornton to operate elsewhere in the paint.

Thornton used his pivot foot wisely before finding an opening for a fadeaway jumper and knocking it down.

Twelve of his 21 points came in the overtime periods.

Ohio State fought to the end and earned a win over a hard-nosed Big 12 opponent.

Center Christoph Tilly did his best to limit the Mountaineers’ big men, while adding 14 points and 11 boards of his own.

Freshman big man Amare Bynum was a pivotal spark off the bench with 17 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.

Point guard John Mobley Jr. finished with 17 points and delivered the 3-point shot in the final seconds of the second half to give them their first lead since the 9:00 mark of the first half.

This story will be updated.

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