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Gun misfires during robbery as employees flee Columbus gas station
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Workers at a gas station in Columbus’ Lincoln Village neighborhood narrowly escaped Friday when a suspect tried to rob and shoot them. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said around 11 a.m. that a man wearing a red and black covering over his face walked into the Speedway store at 4555 W. […]
Columbus man charged with murder in Waffle House shooting; police seek persons of interest
Police have named a suspect and are searching for three additional persons of interest in a brawl that escalated to a fatal shooting outside a Waffle House near the Ohio State University campus. A warrant was issued Wednesday for the arrest of Jaquan Curry, 19, of Columbus, who has been...
Columbus man arrested on drug charges in Marietta
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A Columbus man is facing felony drug charges after authorities say they found with more than 60 grams of fentanyl in Marietta. According to a news release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Emetayare Jones Enomate was arrested by the Southeast Ohio Major Crimes Task Force after agents conducted a $3,000 drug buy with him on May 1.
More rain chances on and off this weekend
A few round of rain showers will move through central Ohio throughout the entire weekend. After the morning round of rain showers, another scattered round will arrive by the afternoon. Some of the afternoon and evening showers will have a few rumbles of thunder with them. Temperatures today will be in the mid 70s for the daytime high.
5th officer in Columbus Police Drug Cartel Unit 'subject' of FBI investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — ABC 6 On Your Side investigates is looking into more possible fallout of a federal investigation into the former Columbus Police Drug Cartel Unit. Since September of 2021, federal agents arrested four officers who worked on that narcotics team. Marco Merino and John Kotchkoski have already been found guilty of stealing kilos of fentanyl, trafficking the drugs and taking bribes.
Ohio man convicted in shootings after IDing himself to doorbell camera, leaving wallet behind
It took a Franklin County jury about five hours to convict a man after doorbell camera video showed him introducing himself before shooting into his girlfriend's parents' home, less than an hour before fatally shooting a man in an unrelated incident. Dwight Turner Jr., 35, faced a murder charge in...
Multi-million dollar bond for Ohio man charged in lethal Benadryl murder of 3-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man who served eight years in prison for child endangerment was given a $2 million bond on Friday for his alleged role in the death of a three-year-old child. Randy Mollett, 35, was issued the bond while arraigned in Franklin County Municipal Court on Friday on a murder charge after […]
Fayette County Student Airlifted to Hospital After Being Struck by Vehicle Following Bus Drop-Off
Miami Trace Local Schools – A Miami Trace Local Schools student was airlifted to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Trauma Center in Columbus this afternoon after being struck by a vehicle. According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s office Harrison Road was closed in both directions for an injury accident around...
Looking for an authentic Cinco de Mayo? Here are 10 Mexican-owned restaurants in Columbus
Millions of Americans not of Mexican descent can celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sunday, even though Mexican Independence Day is Sept. 16. Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates an 1862 military victory and not Mexico's Declaration of Independence in 1810, has long been a bigger deal north of the border, even if many Americans don't know why they're celebrating.
Gentrification is the Columbus problem no one is talking about
Re "Homelessness worsening to all-time high in Columbus, Franklin County" May 3: I've been in construction for decades and watch everything coming out of the ground in this city. There are homes and apartments being completed here every day. The issue is builders and developers are setting their price point...
Garden: Spring has sprung, and so have the upcoming garden events
We are barely a week into the month of May and already I’ve been to every garden center in Greater Columbus, scouting for plants which I need. (Or want, not need, if I am being completely honest!). If there were a 12-step program for gardeners who buy too many...
$179 million parking garage to replace McDonalds at John Glenn Columbus Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport will spend $179 million on a new parking garage as part of the airport's $2 billion terminal project. This week, the airport's board voted to hire CK Construction Group to build the 5,000-car garage where the McDonald's is at 4250 International Gateway. ...
Former Ohio State football player suspected in multiple bank robberies indicted on 25 charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Ohio State football player suspected in multiple bank robberies was indicted on more than two dozen charges on Thursday. Franklin County Court of Common Pleas records say 25-year-old Marcus Williamson was indicted on 25 charges, including 18 counts of robbery. The indictment says the alleged crimes started in March and ended in April.
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?...
Columbus is in for a rainy weekend, NWS forecast states
This year's April showers appear to have brought May showers, instead of the flowers promised in the common proverb. At least, that's the case for this weekend. There's an increasing chance of rain and thunderstorms as Friday continues, especially after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Overall, there's a 60% chance of precipitation Friday afternoon.
St. Charles teacher recovering after having heart attack in class
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – If a loved one went into cardiac arrest, would you know what to do? Staff and students from St. Charles Preparatory were put to the test when a teacher suffered a medical emergency just minutes before the start of the school day. That teacher is now spreading the word about the […]
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