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Weather alert: Severe storms including isolated tornadoes and damaging hail coming Tuesday
Severe weather is in the forecast. The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms are possible across northern Ohio on Tuesday. The storms are expected Tuesday afternoon into the evening. ...
1 person hospitalized, another arrested after Hilltop shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police say that one person is hospitalized after a shooting in west Columbus on Sunday. Authorities confirm that there was a shooting around 6:33 p.m. on the 200 block of South Warren Avenue. When officers arrived, they found one victim suffering from gunshot wounds. That...
Ohio State graduation death: Tragedy strikes after person falls and dies at ceremony
An unidentified person died after falling from Ohio Stadium at Ohio State University's graduation, shocking spectators and graduates alike as many were deeply upset by the incident
Man sentenced for hitting baby in head with cinder block
Watch a previous report on this incident in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man will spend at least the next four years in prison after pleading guilty to an incident where he hit a baby in the head with a cinder block. Brandon Roberts, 30, pleaded guilty last week to […]
Two sentenced for armed robberies of post office, letter carrier
Watch a previous report of the robberies in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two men have been sentenced to time in federal prison for their roles in two armed robberies of a post office and a mail carrier last year. Cody N. “Drose” Beasley, 23, was sentenced Monday to six years and […]
‘I want to know why’: Man who gave 3-year-old fatal overdose of Benadryl was previously convicted of child endangerment, police say
A 35-year-old man in Ohio allegedly gave a fatal overdose of Benadryl to a 3-year-old boy, according to authorities. Randy Mollett is facing charges of murder, reckless homicide and endangering children, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 6:18 p.m. April 13 to a report of an unresponsive child in the 6200 block of London Groveport Road in Darbydale, which is just outside Columbus.
Manhunt underway for shooter in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting a manhunt for a suspect involved in a drive-by shooting and robbery that occurred in the 9000 block of Route 772 in Ross County, just after around 10 AM today. The suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous, is...
Summer weather outlook: What to expect in central Ohio
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — We know hot and humid days are coming. In fact, we have already had a touch of summer warmth and sticky conditions that will linger through midweek, with the usual pop-up thunderstorms. A rapidly fading El Niño pattern associated with warmer-than-normal water in the central and...
Man accused of rape and murder of woman in hotel room indicted
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A grand jury indicted a man for whatauthorities described as a brutal attack in a Columbus hotel. Arthur Scott Jr. was indicted Monday for aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, rape, and strangulation. At his initial arraignment in municipal court on April 30, investigators say video...
Kroger Offers Seniors Exclusive Savings on May 8th
WESTERVILLE, OH (May 6, 2024) – Kroger’s Columbus Division is extending a special offer to seniors aged 55 and above, granting them an additional 5% discount on their total in-store purchases on Wednesday, May 8th, at all Ohio, Ohio Valley, and Lambertville, Michigan store locations. Eligible customers can avail of this offer by simply presenting their Kroger loyalty card or alternate ID and informing the cashier of their eligibility.
Former Columbus police vice officer Andrew Mitchell to be sentenced Thursday
Former Columbus police vice officer Andrew Mitchell will be sentenced in federal court Thursday after he pled guilty to several charges. Mitchell pled guilty to two counts of depriving the rights of someone under color of law and one count of obstruction of justice. Mitchell had been accused of forcing...
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