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Residents at recently-sold apartment complex given notice to move out
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Families turned to ABC 6 after they said they are worried they will soon have nowhere to live. Nearly 100 tenants who had been living in the formerly-family-owned Sandridge Apartments are being told to pack up and move out by July 7 after the complex was sold, Many of those tenants said they are on a fixed income and have nowhere else to go.
National retail and grocery store closing 600 locations, including four Columbus stores
In March, Dollar Tree. Inc., which owns Family Dollar and Dollar Tree, announced they would be closing about 600 stores nationwide in 2024, with about 370 more as their leases continue to expire. Unfortunately, four of those closures will take place in Columbus. According to the Ohio Department of Jobs...
61-year-old woman dead in north Columbus homicide
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 61-year-old woman was found dead after police said she suffered a “brutal attack” on Friday. Police discovered the remains of Li-Chu Lin on the 6000 block of Zumstein Drive, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Lin was pronounced dead at the scene. In a Saturday update, police said a […]
Why The Dispatch is fighting for prison shooting records
What really happened when a state employee shot and killed a colleague during a training session on April 9?. Despite the clear public interest in that question, Gov. Mike DeWine's state government is not willingly answering. Even worse, the state's law enforcement agency is failing to follow a recent Ohio...
Columbus police: 1 critically injured in shooting on city's northeast side
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person is critically injured following a shooting in northeast Columbus Friday evening, police said. Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called on a report of a shooting in the area of Schrock Road and Birchcreek Lane shortly after 8:10 p.m. Police located one...
Man held on $1 million bond after allegedly injuring woman, 2-year-old in attempted burglary
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man is charged with aggravated burglary after allegedly breaking into a woman's south Columbus apartment, attempting to steal from her and injuring both her and her 2-year-old child Tuesday evening, according to Franklin County court documents. Records state that just before 9:50 p.m., the woman...
Chaotic night in southern Ohio leaves police investigating brawl and shooting
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Law enforcement agencies in two southern Ohio counties are investigating a series of separate chaotic incidents that occurred overnight. In Chillicothe, a large brawl erupted outside the Wobbly Ghost bar, located at the intersection of North Bridge Street and East Main. The Chillicothe Police Department, Ross County Sheriff’s Office, and Ohio Highway Patrol responded to the scene. Specifics regarding the incident are still being determined. An unconfirmed social media post claimed that shots were fired during the fight, but police have not yet verified this information. Arrests and the cause of the altercation remain under investigation.
Columbus Weather: Near record warmth today with a chance for showers and storms this week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — SUNDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Near record warmth. Winds: SW 10-15 MPH. High: 84. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear skies. Winds: S 5-15 MPH. Low: 63. MONDAY: Sun and clouds. Chance rain and thunderstorms. Winds: S 10-20 MPH. High: 83. TUESDAY: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy skies. High:...
This City Has The Second-Largest Pride Celebration In The Midwest
Ohio is known for being home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the largest theme park in the Midwest. However, some travelers might be surprised to learn that Ohio has a significant LGBTQ+ population, and several of the state's cities, including Columbus, are LGBTQ+-friendly destinations. Columbus has advocated for LGBTQ+ rights since 1974, when the city passed a housing ordinance to protect LGBTQ+ individuals. This was shortly after the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City jumpstarted the Gay Liberation Movement in the country.
2-year-old suffers skull, brain injury during alleged assault in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 2-year-old child was severely injured during an assault that took place Tuesday night on the south side of the city. According to a police complaint report, a woman living in an apartment on Ship Mill Street in the Far South neighborhood heard her door being kicked in at 9:49 p.m. […]
Netflix reality show features Columbus resident
“The Circle,” the Netflix reality series that allows contestants to rate and rank each other over social media as they compete for $100,000 in prize money, has a Columbus presence this year. Brandon Baker, 34, is a nursing assistant in the intensive care unit at Grant Medical Center. Born in Kentucky, he grew...
Warm & sunny Sunday, few storm chances to start workweek
We were very warm yesterday, with highs running well-above normal, albeit a little windy. Today, we’ll be even warmer, with more sunshine, and the wind dies down a bit. A little bit of a breeze at times, sustained out of the southwest from 10-15 MPH. Highs top out in the middle 80s in the city.
Road to close in downtown Columbus for years due to construction
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — We are almost a week away from a road closure that will last for years. ODOT says that on Saturday, May 4 the 315 southbound ramp to 70 eastbound will close. ALSO | ODOT investing billions into upcoming construction season. This comes as the next...
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