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Police: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Columbus University District shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a double shooting in the University District Saturday evening, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers were called to the 400 block of East 13th Avenue, near the Ohio State Fairgrounds, just after 8:30 p.m....
Police: 1 dead after falling at Ohio Stadium during graduation ceremony
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person died after falling at Ohio Stadium during the university’s spring commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon. A spokesperson for The Ohio State University said the person fell from the stands and died. No additional information was provided. The person was pronounced dead at 12:25 p.m....
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 […]
Tracking afternoon showers and storms Sunday
Sunday will start of with a few areas experiencing patchy fog. Later in the morning skies will clear and skis will be mostly cloudy. The afternoon will bring more showers and storms, with even warmer temperatures in the afternoon. Highs will reach the upper 70s. There will be a marginal risk (1/5) for severe weather. Strong winds will be the biggest threat.
Columbus Weather: Showers, storms likely next few days
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Showers and storms moved out of Ohio on Sunday morning, but thanks to a cold front, more of that will return this afternoon, especially for areas along and east of I-71. A Marginal Risk for severe weather persists for East Ohio with gusty winds being the primary threat. The storms will weaken quickly by the evening with dry conditions for tonight.
Suspect in fatal south Columbus shooting given $1M bond
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The suspect in a fatal shooting this past Thursday in south Columbus remains in Franklin County Jail after a judge set his bond at $1 million Saturday. Lawuan Williams, 19, was issued the cash/surety bond during an arraignment hearing in Franklin County Common Pleas court. Online records show Williams remains in […]
Eastmoor homicide a decade ago remains unsolved
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – It has now been a decade since the shooting death of Keith Marsh in the east Columbus neighborhood Eastmoor and police have yet to identify a suspect. Central Ohio Crime Stoppers said that on May 8, 2014, Marsh was outside smoking a cigarette at the 200 block of Mayfair Boulevard when […]
Ohio Valley police arrest Ohio man for allegedly trafficking fentanyl
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio — A Columbus man is behind bars after Agents with the Southeast Ohio Major Crimes Task Force conducted an undercover narcotics sale in Marietta, Ohio, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. According to Officials, Emetayare Enomate, 26, used his social media account to coordinate with the undercover agents to meet on […]
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. […]
Warm, sticky weekend, more rain on the way to start the week
A southwesterly flow of moist air has kept keep skies mostly cloudy this weekend. The passage of a weak cold front will trigger a few showers and storms through late afternoon east of the I-71 corridor. Readings will top out in the upper 70s, with some breaks of sunshine.
Woman, 22, dies in motorcycle crash in Westerville
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A 22-year-old woman died Wednesday afternoon after crashing a motorcycle while driving in a Westerville parking lot. According to a crash report from the Westerville Division of Police, Aubrey Yarnell was driving a Honda motorcycle east in a parking lot near St. Paul Catholic School on North State Street just before […]
Former Ohio State football player accused of multiple bank robberies indicted on 25 charges
A former Ohio State football player who was arrested last month for allegedly robbing a north Columbus bank and was named a suspect in several other robberies has been indicted on over 20 charges.
Columbus Weather: Multiple rounds of rain showers and thunderstorms with warm temperatures
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — SATURDAY: Mainly overcast, with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High: 76. SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low: 63. SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms. High: 79. MONDAY: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms. High: 75. ALSO | Weather | Radar | Chime...
Stop The Suffering raises money, awareness for homeless animals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Good Day Columbus anchor Kurt Ludlow really went to the dogs on Saturday, but in a good way!. He helped to kick off the Stop the Suffering 5K Walk and Run. Hundreds of runners, walkers and their dogs -- or their foster dogs -- took...
Columbus teacher reunites with students at prom after suffering a cardiac arrest in March
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Prom night at St. Charles Preparatory School was a special night for Jack Gibbons. He got to reunite with his students for the first time since March. In March, Gibbons woke up one day not feeling like himself, but went to school anyway. “I began talking...
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