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Missing Columbus child, 9, last seen in South Linden
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police are searching for a missing child who was last seen on the northeast side of the city. Damonie Jackson, 9, is considered an endangered missing child, according to police. Jackson was last seen Wednesday at or near the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Chittenden Avenue in South Linden. At […]
Columbus Weather: Isolated rain from time to time next few days
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Good Thursday morning! We had a few pockets of gusty & severe storms last evening, but the rain has now ended for most of Ohio this morning. THURSDAY: Partly cloudy, isolated rain/storms, mainly south, high 78. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy, very slim chance for rain, low...
Former Buckeye arrested on federal charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A former Ohio State University football player was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service in Columbus Wednesday for a parole violation. Corey Davonta Smith Jr., 31, who was a wide receiver for the Buckeyes from 2013-2016, was arrested at a house on Republic Avenue late Wednesday morning by the […]
Weather Alert Day: Timing out arrival of strong storms
By Wednesday a system will move through bringing showers and thunderstorms. Starting mid afternoon a few rounds of strong storms will kick off with some potentially becoming severe. There is a slight risk for severe weather (level 2/5) with strong winds being the primary risk.
Man dies after beating in southeast Columbus; suspect arrested
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man died after he was severely beaten last month and authorities arrested a suspect in his death. According to Franklin County Municipal Court documents, on April 15, officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called out to an apartment complex in the 4600 block of Refugee Road for a report of a person being assaulted. Arriving officers found a man, later identified as 36-year-old Eugene McGuire Jr., suffering from an "obvious" head injury.
Unsolved Ohio: Suspect unknown three years after woman stabbed to death in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A night out in Columbus turned fatal when a 27-year-old was stabbed to death and placed in the trunk of her car. Despite nearby cameras capturing a person of interest, her case remains cold three years later. At the time of her death, Infhon’e Edwards was married with three children aged […]
Columbus man said fatal gym shooting over hoops dispute was self-defense. A jury disagreed
After a Franklin County jury found a man guilty of murder for a fatal shooting after a pickup basketball game at a Columbus gym, two mothers had tears in their eyes. The mother of Tae'Von Bush, 20, approached the mother of 23-year-old Tabias Cunningham, whom Bush fatally shot after a March 28,...
Meteorologist Jym Ganahl retires after nearly 60 years
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — For nearly 60 years, Jym Ganahl has had his eye to the sky. When I was 12, I was mad at the guys on T.V. for missing snow forecasts for missing school, and I wanted to get out of school" shared Ganahl. "So, when I was 12 I started studying weather. When I was 17, I walked to the T.V. station in Iowa and said 'I can do this better that the guy you have doing it,' and they took me."
Brief cool down ahead of holiday weekend warm-up, few storm chances
We start the morning off on a dry note, and that will be the case through most of the morning. Then as we get toward the mid-afternoon/evening timeframe, a few light and spotty showers roll back in. These will not be real impactful, just light. Highs top out in the upper 70s with just a light wind.
Here’s when Guy Fieri’s new Columbus restaurant will open to the public
Early next month, Guy Fieri’s new Columbus restaurant will open its doors to the people of Columbus. According to a press release, Guy Fieri’s Trattoria will open to the public on June 2. The eatery is inside of the El Dorado Scioto Downs, which is located at 6000 S. High St.
Whitehall chief lays out plan to address crime
WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) — The Whitehall Police Department is laying out its plan to tackle crime over the next three years. It’s a plan that builds on previous work and the goals include accountability, being proactive, and embracing new technology. According to Whitehall’s Police Chief Mike Crispen, more than 80% of crimes committed in Whitehall […]
How to get free Chick-fil-A tenders in central Ohio this week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Chick-fil-A restaurants in central Ohio are celebrating the start of summer with free chicken tenders. Participating restaurants in the Columbus area are offering free three-count “Chick-n-Strips” through the Chick-fil-A app through Saturday, while supplies last. “We couldn’t think of a better way to welcome summer than with a delicious, complimentary snack,” […]
New Columbus police substation coming to Easton
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One of the Columbus Division of Police’s (CPD) substations is being replaced and the new one is going to be at a central Ohio shopping center. Substation Six, on Ulry Road, was built in 1974. “It is 50 years outdated and that area in and of itself is one of the […]
Wednesday storm front fizzling out; NWS says to just expect some rain
You can go ahead and put those rainboots and canoes back in the garage. The severe storm front forecast Wednesday night is fizzling out, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS which predicted some severe weather Wednesday evening, says that the worst is over and all that is left of the...
Columbus Police Seek Anonymous Tips Through Online Portal
The Columbus Division of Police has launched an online portal for potential witnesses to a deadly shooting near Downtown. This portal will allow witnesses to share information anonymously. Police are asking community members to provide evidence and/or tips about the shooting. The incident occurred early Sunday morning near East 5th...
Columbus Weather: Stay weather aware Wednesday for potential gusty winds, large hail
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A beautiful Tuesday afternoon! Grab rain gear for the rest of the week. Wednesday is an alert day as we stay weather aware in the afternoon and evening. ALSO | View, share weather photos. TUESDAY night: clear then increasing clouds, low 69. WEDNESDAY (ALERT DAY):...
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