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Man dies after being shot at hookah lounge
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man died at a Columbus-area hospital after he was shot at a hookah bar early Sunday morning. According to a statement from Blendon Township Police Chief John Belford, officers were called to No Cap Hookah Lounge and Grill on Cleveland Avenue at about 3:30 a.m.
2024 Columbus Memorial Day trash schedule: Does the holiday change your garbage pickup?
It's been a few months since a federal holiday came around to mix up Columbus' trash schedules, but Memorial Day is here to change that. Many of the city's public services are closed to observe the holiday, and garbage collection is no exception. Here's what you need to know about how your...
Kroger rolls out new security measures at several Columbus stores, including receipt checks
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kroger will now be checking receipts at several Columbus locations after a reported increase in theft. Mark Bruce, a spokesperson for the company, confirmed the new measure on Sunday, saying that safety is one of their core values. The safety measure has already been deployed and...
Weather Alert Day: Severe thunderstorm watch Sunday
Sunday will start off calm and partly cloudy. As the day goes on could will build up. Temperatures will make their wat to the mid 80s. Winds will be from the south at 10-15 mph. Changes will come by the late afternoon hours. Central Ohio will be under a slight risk for severe weather, with areas to the south and west of the city under an enhanced risk.
Police looking to ID several persons of interest in deadly shooting in downtown Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Police is working to identify several persons of interest possibly connected to a deadly shooting in downtown Columbus on May 19. The shooting happened in the 300 block of Marshall Passage, near East Main Street, around 5:20 a.m. Officers were called to the area on a report of shots being fired.
Police continue to investigate 2017 fatal shooting of teen in east Columbus
A previous report can be seen in the player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohio Crime Stoppers are asking for help from the community as the investigation into a 2017 homicide in east Columbus continues. On June 29, 2017, a shooting was reported at East Main Street and James Road near a BP gas […]
Spotty shower chances, cooler weather pattern this week
Following some early morning showers, we cleared up pretty quickly, and we’ll be looking at lots of dry time into the daytime hours. Just an isolated, light shower chance expected this afternoon. We will be a bit breezy, and also much cooler than we have been, with highs dropping back to the upper 70s.
2 teens arrested after shots fired at Easton Town Center on Saturday night
Two juveniles were arrested Saturday night after Columbus Division of Police officers responded to reports of shots being fired at Easton Town Center, according to a police dispatcher. At 8:49 p.m., an officer at the mall heard shots coming from the west parking garage. The division's assault squad responded, arresting two teens and evacuating the garage. No one was injured by the gunfire. ...
USPS is asking people to install new jumbo mailboxes
UNDATED (WKRC) - The U.S. Postal Service asked people to consider upgrading their mailboxes to one of the "newer larger capacity boxes." Every year the postal service encourages customers with mailboxes to consider making some upgrades. It is called the Mailbox Improvement Week and happens the third week of May.
3 taken into custody after stolen Kia crashes into police cruiser in north Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three people are in custody after a stolen Kia crashed into a police cruiser in north Columbus Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The crash happened near the intersection of North 4th Street and Wyandotte Avenue around 3:15 p.m. According to the Columbus Division of Police, the driver...
CPD asking for help identifying 9 people connected to deadly shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are asking for your help in identifying nine people of interest. Authorities believe that they are connected to a deadly shooting that happened May 19 on Marshall Passage, near Franklin University. ALSO | Man fatally shot near downtown Columbus. When officers arrived, they...
Is mail delivered on Memorial Day?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Is Memorial Day one of the holidays recognized by the United States Postal Service? Residents expecting mail or packages on Monday will have to wait an extra day as deliveries will be put on pause for Memorial Day. The United States Postal Service recognizes Memorial Day on May 27 as one […]
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for central Ohio
A number of central Ohio counties are under a severe thunderstorm watch issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday afternoon. Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties, along with 23 other Ohio counties, are in the watch area. It is set to expire at 8 p.m.
Two Circleville people, father and a son, die after vehicle crash
PICKAWAY TWP — Pickaway County Sheriff's Office is investigating a two-vehicle crash where two Circleville residents, a father and son, died as a result of their injuries from the accident. PCSO said the Pickaway County Communications Center received a 911 call around 7:28 p.m. Wednesday (May 22) about a two-vehicle traffic crash in the area of Kingston Adelphi Road and State Route 159, in Pickaway Township. When deputies arrived on...
South-Western City Schools identifies five superintendent candidates
The South-Western City School District has identified five candidates for first-round interviews as the district works to fill its open superintendent position. The district board of education identified the candidates during a Wednesday special meeting. The search for a new superintendent comes after longtime superintendent Bill Wise told the board...
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