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Police identify 20-year-old shot dead in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A 20-year-old man has died after a shooting in south Columbus on Thursday. Emergency dispatchers responded to the 700 block of Reinhard Avenue at about 3:01 p.m. on Thursday after report of a shooting, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers found Najaa Ellman, 20, suffering from a gunshot wound, […]
Atlanta entertainer killed in shooting outside Ohio Waffle House
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Police in Ohio are searching for a 19-year-old accused of the murder of an Atlanta man at a Waffle House earlier this week. WSYX reports that Columbus police officers responded to reports of a shooting at around 2:30 a.m. on Monday outside a Waffle House near Ohio State University.
Landlord that booted immigrants near OSU also displacing dozens of Northwest Columbus families
When Sheryl Brown read a recent article in The Columbus Dispatch about a new landlord booting hundreds of immigrant tenants near Ohio State University, she thought: “That’s just like what’s happening on my street!”. Brown, a project manager, has lived with her family for 18 years in...
Suspect in custody after apparent road rage shooting on I-270 near Worthington
WORTHINGTON, Ohio — Worthington police are investigating an apparent road rage shooting they say happened on Monday around 2:30 a.m. on Interstate 270 westbound, west of the Galena Avenue bridge. A man was injured after being struck in the leg. “It kind of was a road rage situation. There...
Popular global chain files to take over now-closed Short North restaurant + bar
Last July, a Short North restaurant and bar closed following a lawsuit filed by the landlord. The establishment, called Julep, was mostly known for cocktails and elevated barfare. But according to city permits, guests probably won’t be ordering a gin & tonic or gourmet hotdog from the spot that’s taking over.
Changes that are coming soon to Downtown Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus is a rapidly developing city and with that growth a variety of projects are coming soon to Downtown. A February study released by the Bank of America Institute showed Columbus is the fastest growing city in the country. Keeping up with that rapid growth, multiple projects throughout the city will help facilitate […]
Columbus Weather: Warm, humid Friday ahead; rain, storms are moving in later
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Good Friday morning! Grab the umbrella and keep it handy for today, this weekend, and next week. FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy, scattered rain/storms, high 81. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, scattered rain/storms, low 62. SATURDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy, scattered rain/storms, high 78. SUNDAY: Partly to...
Dino Tripodis talks about his exit from Sunny 95, and his new movie "Down to the Felt"
Dino Tripodis has been a fixture on the Columbus radio airwaves at Sunny 95 for nearly 30 years. At the end of last month though that run came to an end as Saga Communications made sweeping changes to some of their stations here in Columbus. So what's next for Dino?...
Popular fast-food restaurant being demolished to make way for new parking garage
There will soon be one less spot to grab some fries and a Coke while waiting to pick up a beloved one from the airport. The McDonalds located at 4250 International Gateway near John Glenn International Airport is being demolished this fall to make way for a brand-new parking facility, said Kristen Easterday, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at John Glenn International Airport.
Promote growth or staunch it? What the noncompete ruling means for Columbus health care
Noncompete contracts could soon be void under a new ruling by the Federal Trade Commission, a move that could spark major changes in Columbus' rapidly growing health care industry. The commission – a U.S. government agency that enforces laws protecting consumers from unfair business practices – announced a ban on...
Summer pattern, scattered rain, storms through the weekend
High pressure southeast of the region will bring a southerly of warm and more humid air, raising temperatures into the low 80s for the third straight day. Clouds will increase, with scattered showers in the northern part of the state. As the day goes on, showers and storms will develop into central Ohio, as a weak wave of low pressure moves northward along a cold front.
Columbus approves $700k to help displaced residents evacuated apartment complex
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Several months after an east side apartment complex with a history of issues was evacuated, hundreds of its former residents still have not found permanent housing. “This is an enormous project, it’s a crisis,” said Steve Skovensky, Chief Programs Officer with Community Shelter Board (CSB). CSB helped former Colonial Village residents […]
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