Woman found dead in north Columbus following "brutal" attack; police seeking person of interest10TV1 HOUR AGO
National retail and grocery store closing 600 locations, including four Columbus stores614now.com22 HOURS AGO
Workers discover body of woman who was fatally shot on Columbus' Southeast SideThe Columbus Dispatch15 HOURS AGO
Road to close in downtown Columbus for years due to constructionWSYX ABC623 HOURS AGO
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Woman killed in north Columbus, police investigating
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police are investigating after a woman was found dead in north Columbus late on Friday night. Authorities were called to the 6000 block of Zumstein Drive just before 10:30 p.m. on Friday on a report of a person found dead there. A woman, whom police...
Workers discover body of woman who was fatally shot on Columbus' Southeast Side
Columbus police homicide detectives are investigating after workers discovered a woman's body Thursday afternoon on Columbus' Southeast Side. Police responded Thursday afternoon to a report of a woman's body discovered by workers in the area of Noe-Bixby Road and Carbondale Drive. Columbus Division of Fire medics pronounced the woman dead at the scene at 2:18 p.m.
National retail and grocery store closing 600 locations, including four Columbus stores
In March, Dollar Tree. Inc., which owns Family Dollar and Dollar Tree, announced they would be closing about 600 stores nationwide in 2024, with about 370 more as their leases continue to expire. Unfortunately, four of those closures will take place in Columbus. According to the Ohio Department of Jobs...
2-year-old suffers skull, brain injury during alleged assault in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 2-year-old child was severely injured during an assault that took place Tuesday night on the south side of the city. According to a police complaint report, a woman living in an apartment on Ship Mill Street in the Far South neighborhood heard her door being kicked in at 9:49 p.m. […]
Road to close in downtown Columbus for years due to construction
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — We are almost a week away from a road closure that will last for years. ODOT says that on Saturday, May 4 the 315 southbound ramp to 70 eastbound will close. ALSO | ODOT investing billions into upcoming construction season. This comes as the next...
Columbus weather: Summer-like temperatures on tap this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — SATURDAY: Few early rain showers. Sun and clouds. Warm! Winds: SW 10-20 G30 MPH. High: 79. SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy skies. Warm. Winds: S 5-15 MPH. Low: 62. SUNDAY: Sun and clouds. Warm! Winds: SW 10-15 MPH. High: 83. MONDAY: Sun and clouds. Chance rain...
New video provides insight into corrections officers' accidental shooting death
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — ABC 6 received new video of the moments right after state corrections officer Rodney Osborne lost his life in a training accident. The images given to ABC 6 from investigators with the Ohio State Highway Patrol show troopers on the scene outside the correctional training facility in Orient.
Chicken fingers concept appears to have shuttered within 10 months of opening
Last summer, Columbus was excited for a Cleveland-area based fried chicken concept to open at 3260 W. Broad St. Lenny’s Chicken’s June opening was a success, with many customers loving the huge, crispy chicken fingers paired with seasoned waffle fries. Lenny’s even planned on opening another East side location. It doesn’t look like that’s happening anymore, though.
Reynoldsburg armored truck employee pleads guilty to embezzling more than $220,000 from ATMs
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Reynoldsburg man who worked for an armored truck company that delivered cash to bank branches and ATMs pleaded guilty Friday to embezzling money as a bank agent, according to U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker. Justin Eskridge, 37, admitted he took more than $220,000 from PNC ATMs,...
Teen sentenced in plea deal for 2021 fatal shooting at North Linden house party
A teenager will spend at least four years in prison for a fatal shooting that happened while he was a juvenile. Nuur Hassan, now 19, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of involuntary manslaughter and attempted felonious assault in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. The charges stemmed from the Feb. 21, 2021, fatal shooting of 27-year-old Josie Kamara.
New public transportation programs helps people get around town faster
CINCINNATI — Getting to important places like the doctor’s office, work or school can be a challenge for those without reliable transportation, but new programs across the state are looking to address that issue. MetroNow! is one of the newest programs offered through Metro transit in the suburbs...
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