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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...
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 […]
'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...
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.
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 police for 20 years and was working as a detective on the department's robbery squad at the time of his passing.
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...
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 […]
Westerville teen who died in minibike crash had marijuana in his system, autopsy finds
A Westerville North High School student who died from injuries in a minibike accident had marijuana in his system above the legal limit considered impaired to drive in Ohio, according to an autopsy report from the Franklin County Coroner's Office. Cooper Nofal, 17, a high school junior, was riding a minibike when he...
Unsolved Ohio: Woman missing for nearly four decades after leaving for fake attorney appointment
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – Thirty-nine years ago, Barbara Frame vanished after telling her kids she would be right back and leaving for an appointment with a divorce attorney – a meeting her daughter would later discover never existed. At the time of her disappearance, Frame was 38 years old and the mother of a 14-year-old […]
Columbus approves new police contract
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus City Council unanimously approved a new contract with the city’s police officers Monday. The last contract approval between the city and FOP for the Columbus Division of Police was in 2021. That one focused a lot on reform; this time, police and city leadership said there was a lot of […]
Columbus firefighter sentenced in fatal crash with motorist in Gahanna
For an earlier report of this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus firefighter charged in the 2023 death of a motorist on an interstate in Gahanna received his sentence Monday. On Monday, 25-year-old Tyler Conners pleaded no contest in Franklin County Municipal Court. Originally charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, […]
Warm & dry mid-week ahead for Columbus area
Friday: Clouds increase, late day thunderstorms, high 82. It has turned out to be a very nice day, and a nice close to the month with morning showers giving way to mild temps again this afternoon with highs back into the middle 70s. Tonight, as skies clear, temps will fall back into the lower 50s, about 5 degrees above normal. Expect plenty of sunshine to start the day on Wednesday with a few clouds later, and highs in the lower 80s.
Queen City Crime: Salacious testimony from 1929 murder trial kept at UC rare books library
The hook: Tucked inside of a seemingly typical-looking library on the University of Cincinnati campus is a small, tattered booklet containing the transcripts of one of Ohio’s most salacious 20th century trials. Between its faded covers is a tale of an illicit affair, tawdry sex and the downfall of an Olympic competitor.
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...
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...
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