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Westside community group says cameras captured clues before deadly Hilltop crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A west Columbus community group alerting neighborhoods about crime and violence says member cameras captured two vehicles on video moments before they were involved in a deadly accident in the Hilltop. It's a sad tragedy," said the founder of SecUrban Living, an organization that works...
Adult-use cannabis could be accessible earlier than originally anticipated
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review approved a licensing scheme on Monday that could soon allow adult-use sales from current medical cannabis dispensaries. The proposal was devised by the Division of Cannabis (DCC). Medical dispensaries that are also looking to sell recreational marijuana are expected...
Man dead in southeast Columbus after police involved incident
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person is dead and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation investigating a shooting in the far southeast side of Columbus. At around 4:02 a.m. officers responded to the George’s Creek Apartment complex on Georges Creek Drive, off Gender Road near Canal Winchester. There, police are investigating a shooting that caused the […]
Long-standing Short North bar and eatery announces closing date
After more than a decade, a Short North bar will remain open for just over two weeks before saying goodbye for good. After announcing in late April its plans to close in the near future, Mouton shared its final day of service in a social media post yesterday. Mouton will...
More charges in 'execution' killing of teen Brylan Butcher, found dead in Hilltop alley
A man who is already serving time in prison has been charged in what prosecutors said was the "execution" of a teenager found in between trash cans in a Hilltop alley in 2022. The indictment comes more than two years after the body of 14-year-old Brylan Butcher had been found in an alley behind the 300 block of South Terrace Avenue.
18-year-old with ties to Ohio added to FBI’s most wanted list
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The FBI is searching for an alleged swatter, who could possibly be located in central Ohio. According to the FBI, Brayden Grace, 18, is wanted for his alleged involvement in conspiring to place and causing to be placed, swatting calls to multiple police and emergency departments across the Unites States, including […]
Three injured, including two police officers, after wrong-way collision in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two Columbus police officers have been hospitalized after a cruiser collided with a wrong-way driver in the South Side of Columbus. According to Columbus police a traffic collision occurred near the intersection of South Champion Avenue and Stanley Avenue at 10:57 a.m. in the Southern Orchards neighborhood. Three people were injured, […]
National steakhouse returning to central Ohio with restaurant in former O’Charley’s
Watch a previous NBC4 report on O’Charley’s Ohio closures in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A national steakhouse, which once operated several central Ohio restaurants that shuttered after the chain filed for bankruptcy, is returning to Columbus after purchasing a former O’Charley’s that closed last year for $2.6 million. Logan’s Roadhouse acquired […]
New, all-ages night market with over 40 vendors, food and music coming to Franklinton
A local night market is celebrating its inaugural season. Featuring over 40 vendors, food trucks and live music, the Franklinton Night Market will be making its return on Friday from 6-9 p.m. The community event will be held within Columbus’ Franklinton neighborhood on McDowell St. and Walnut St. Alongside the...
Columbus dessert concepts team up to release Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches, this weekend only
Two popular Columbus dessert spots are teaming up to create one must-try treat this weekend. For the second year in a row, Rose Dough Donuts is teaming up with Little Ladies Soft Serve to offer Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches. Made by filling Rose Dough’s brioche donuts with creamy Little Ladies...
White Castle giving away free hamburgers for ‘National Slider Day’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus-based fast-food chain White Castle is celebrating National Slider Day with free hamburgers. White Castle is offering free cheese sliders in stores on Wednesday in celebration of National Slider Day, the chain’s self-proclaimed holiday honoring the slider. No purchase is necessary, but customers do need to present a digital coupon available […]
Wrong-way driver that struck police allegedly had suspended license, was under influence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The driver accused of striking a Columbus police cruiser while driving the wrong way was allegedly under the influence and had a suspended license. David Becker, 62, faces charges of aggravated vehicular assault with alcohol after allegedly going down South Champion Avenue the wrong way, narrowly missing a police cruiser.
Historical Columbus sites face demolition
A downtown block of High Street and a unique bakery building in Driving Park made this year's Preservation Ohio list of the most endangered historic sites in the state.Why it matters: The list seeks to draw attention to important sites facing neglect and demolition.State of play: Preservation Ohio has published the annual list since 1993 and claims the attention has helped save several buildings, including the Athenaeum on North Fourth Street.Driving the news: This year's list includes 14 properties, ranging from a one-room schoolhouse in Akron to a rural museum honoring A.B. Graham, an Ohioan who founded the 4-H program.Threat...
Man indicted, accused of killing 14-year-old boy in Columbus in 2022
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A grand jury indicted a Mansfield man on charges of aggravated murder and murder in the death of a 14-year-old Chillicothe boy in 2022. Brylan Butcher, 14, was found dead on March 5, 2022, in an alley behind Eureka Avenue in the Hilltop neighborhood. His...
Ohio bar goes viral for its 30 and up only policy on weekends
GROVEPORT, Ohio — A bar in Ohio is going viral for its new minimum age requirement policy on weekends. Donerick's Pub, located in Groveport outside of Columbus, posted to its Facebook page earlier this month about its new age policy. The post said that starting that weekend, they will...
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