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Two overnight shootings in south Columbus possibly connected, police say
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two overnight shootings in south Columbus late Tuesday night are under investigation and may be connected, according to police. Just before 11:00 p.m. officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of East Gates Street in the Karns Park neighborhood. There, police said, a 16-year-old was found with […]
Friend remembers man killed outside Waffle House near Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The sudden passing of 38-year-old Ronald Diggs caught those who knew him by total surprise. The news, which spread quickly across the country via social media – left many in disbelief. Diggs was killed after a fight broke out at a Waffle House near Ohio...
Columbus police say they declined Ohio State's request for assistance at pro-Palestinian protests
The bright blue vests of the specially-trained Columbus Division of Police Dialogue Unit — or any CPD officer — were noticeably absent from last week's Ohio State University campus protests. And there's a reason why. Ohio State University Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers and Franklin County Sheriff's...
Columbus Weather: Wednesday stays warm; slight chance of rain this afternoon
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Good Wednesday morning! Tuesday was a comfortable afternoon with high temps in the mid-70s, but we warm back into the 80s today. WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy, very warm, high 82. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies, low 56. THURSDAY: Sunshine & a few clouds, hotter, high 84. FRIDAY:...
Warm midweek sunshine, storms return late-week
We’ve got a beautiful forecast today and tomorrow. Expect highs to warm back into the lower 80s, under mainly sunny skies. Just a few clouds out this afternoon, and just a slight breeze. Outside of a very isolated sprinkle chance, we remain dry. Then for our Thursday, the nice...
Ohio-born chef Guy Fieri shares name for first Columbus restaurant
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Guy Fieri, the celebrity chef whose inaugural Flavortown Festival was set for Columbus then canceled, has announced the name of his new restaurant opening in central Ohio. The Ohio-born restaurateur is launching an Italian concept named “Guy Fieri’s Trattoria” inside Scioto Downs at 6000 S. High Street, the casino announced on […]
Dozens gather outside Franklin County Municipal Court after Ohio State students arrested during protest
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dozens of people met outside of the Franklin County Municipal Court Monday morning to support pro-Palestine protestors who were arrested at The Ohio State University last week. The protestors' court hearing was discontinued, meaning that they will not appear before a judge until June 14. Students...
Parents charged in June 2021 swimming pool drowning deaths of brother and sister
The parents of a 2 and 4-year-old brother and sister who drowned in a Far East Side pool in June 2021 now face criminal charges in their deaths. Patricia Davis, 39, and Kenneth Deer, 46, each facing two charges of involuntary manslaughter and two charges of endangering children, according to indictments filed Friday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court.
Fighting the ‘unsubscribe’ email scam
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Do you ever feel like your email inbox has been overtaken by endless, unwanted messages? Emails bombarding you with limited-time offers, deals, and savings, or ads for new products, none of which you need or asked for? As annoying as they may be, and as tempting as it may be to […]
Columbus Division of Police in mourning after sudden death of detective
The Columbus Division of Police is in mourning after one of their veteran detectives died unexpectedly Monday morning at his home. Detective Brett Johnson, 42, suffered an undisclosed medical emergency Monday and later died, according to Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9. Johnson served with Columbus...
'We have run out of housing': Homelessness is at an all-time high again in Columbus
The number of unhoused people living in Columbus and Franklin County continues to rise, hitting an all-time high for the second year in a row. The Community Shelter Board's annual "point-in-time" count, which took place on Jan. 25, found there were 2,380 people experiencing homelessness locally — up 1.8% from the 2023 count...
Shameful Ted Carter sanctioned an armed invasion, putting Ohio State student in harm's way
Michiko Hikida is an Ohio State University associate professor of elementary language arts. I couldn’t believe someone left me in charge of so many little people my first year as a teacher 20 years ago. ...
Intel video shows what $28 billion Ohio One campus in New Albany will look when finished
Intel has produced a new video showing how its $28 billion Ohio One campus will look right down to the white New Albany fence when it is completed in a few years. The nearly four-minute video is meant to be a peek of how the area around the two factories will appear, from wetlands to pollinator plants to thousands of native trees that will provide biodiverse habitats for plants and wildlife, according to the semiconductor company behind the state's largest economic development project.
What's happening in central Ohio this weekend
Welcome to May and here's hoping that the warmer temperatures are here to stay! As the first weekend of the month approaches, many fun-seekers are searching for ways to get out and enjoy the balmier weather. If you're looking for outdoor events, there's country hitmaker Chris Young's rain-or-shine concert on Friday at KEMBA Live! and the amusing antics of Squonk, who'll perform their new show, "Brouhaha," on Saturday during COSI's Big Science Celebration. ...
Man charged after punching, cracking school bus window in road rage incident
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 25-year-old man is facing multiple charges after law enforcement officials claim he punched and broke the window of a school bus carrying more than 20 children in a fit of road rage. On April 23, deputies were dispatched to the area of Sturbridge Road and Beacon Hill Road in Prairie […]
Man arrested in stabbing incident
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - A man was arrested after a stabbing in McArthur, Ohio, that sent a person to a Columbus hospital. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Wyman Park in McArthur, the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office said. Bradley Day, 32, of Circleville, is charged with...
It's so nice outside! Can I finally plant?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — With temperatures that are well above average and some fantastic weekends, a lot of people are asking the question, “Can I safely plant now? The answer is “probably,” with a caveat or two. At the moment, the weather pattern is improving for...
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