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Two hospitalized after shooting near fairgrounds
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two people are in critical condition after a shooting was reported just west of the Ohio State Fairgrounds Saturday night. Columbus police said the shooting happened on the 400 block of East 13th Avenue in the Indianola Terrace neighborhood at approximately 8:38 p.m. Both victims were taken to Grant Medical Center. […]
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 […]
3 injured in hit-skip crash in east Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash on I-70 on Saturday morning. Columbus police responded to the multi-vehicle crash on I-70 EB near the area of Alum Creek Drive and Livingston Avenue just after 10 a.m. on Saturday and advised that the crash was a hit-skip.
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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...
From point guard to the medical field, you can call him Dr. Craft now
Aaron Craft is an all-time fan favorite when it comes to Ohio State basketball. Craft is the epitome of what it means to be a Buckeye… hard-working, great teammate, and a player willing to do the dirty work to help his team win. And win they did with Craft running point guard in Scarlet and Gray. He and his running mates gave Buckeye fans some memorable moments over the years including a trip to the 2012 Final Four.
Gentrification is the Columbus problem no one is talking about
Gentrification is a renter's nightmare 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. ...
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...
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.
Cloudy, sticky weekend, occasional rain and rumbles
A flow of moist air will keep skies cloudy, with occasional showers through the evening. Temperatures will reach the mid-70s. Scattered rain and isolated storms will diminish later this evening, as a warm front lifts north, keeping conditions mild and humid.
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