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Fight turns fatal outside of Waffle House near Ohio State campus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A fight involving up to 20 people turned fatal after one person was shot outside of a restaurant near Ohio State University early Monday morning. According to officers at the scene, police were called to the Waffle House restaurant on North High Street in the University District at around 2:30 a.m. […]
New Riverview Drive apartment owner booting hundreds of immigrant tenants
Shahida Akther was shocked when she saw the written notice from her new landlord posted on her door. “Your lease is set to expire on May 1, 2024. … Please make sure you are moved out by noon,” the document, posted on April 18, read. Akther lives with her parents, husband, baby son and...
Trial for 1 of 2 men accused of killing Short North bartender scheduled for Wednesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — One of the two men accused of the murder of Greg Coleman is expected to begin trial. Chrystian Foster's trial is scheduled to begin on Wednesday. ALSO | He gave me so much joy,' family and friends celebrate Greg Coleman's life. Foster, is charged with...
Man arrested for kidnapping, rape and murder at north Columbus hotel issued hefty bond in court
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man arrested and accused of a “brutal attack”, which caused the death of a woman in a north Columbus hotel received a hefty bond from a judge Monday morning. Arthur Scott Jr., 36, charged with kidnapping, rape and the murder of 61-year-old Li-Chu Lin, faced a Franklin County Municipal Court […]
Cold front bringing rain and cooler weather, when to expect both
The week has started off with a great setup of sunshine and very warm weather. But, a cold front is on the way that will bring some changes as we go through the first half of the week. Skies will still remain dry and sunny through the majority of Monday....
Protesters arrested during Ohio State protests arraigned for criminal trespassing
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three dozen people were taken into police custody after Pro-Palestinian protests on Ohio State University’s campus last week. Nineteen of the 36 were arraigned for criminal trespass at the Franklin County Municipal Court Monday morning. Court proceedings moved relatively quick, as all 19 cases were...
Columbus firefighter guilty in causing July 2023 fatal crash while driving fire truck
A Columbus firefighter was found guilty Monday of vehicular manslaughter for causing a fatal crash while driving a fire truck. Tyler Conners, 25, entered a no-contest plea Monday to the single misdemeanor charge in Franklin County Municipal Court. Judge Michael McAllister ordered him to complete 180 hours of community service, pay a $500 fine and any court costs and serve two years of probation. ...
Child found at store in Hilltop being reunited with family
UPDATE: Columbus police said the case involving a child found on Sullivant Avenue has been resolved. According to Franklin County Children Services, the child’s parents contacted police about the boy. The family is in the process of being reunited. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Police are looking for the parents or guardians of a young boy […]
Several protesters arrested at OSU last week due in court Monday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — More than a dozen people are expected in court Monday, accused of criminal trespass. At least 35 protesters were arrested on the Ohio State campus Thursday, about half of whom are scheduled to be arraigned. ALSO | Video shows officers arresting man at OSU encampment.
This local Asian restaurant just closed, but one of Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in U.S. is replacing it
In March of last year, a new Chinese restaurant opened, and Columbus went crazy for their Fruity Pebble covered chicken wings, as well as their crispy pork belly, hot & sour soup, and other Sichuan options. A little over a year later, this restaurant, YF Chinese Cuisine, which was located...
Gas prices fall in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The average gas price in Columbus dropped by 11.0 cents per gallon in the last week, bringing the average to $3.58 on Monday. According to a weekly GasBuddy survey of 500 local gas stations, the cheapest price per gallon in the area on Sunday was $3.38 and the highest was $3.77.
Columbus Weather: Monday stays warm; rain moves in this afternoon
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Good Monday morning! The warm temperatures roll on! Today the record high is 86 degrees, and we are calling for a high temperature around 83. MONDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy, sctd. showers/storms late, high 83. TONIGHT: Scattered rain/storms, low 63. TUESDAY: AM rain then decreasing...
Residents at recently-sold apartment complex given notice to move out
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Families turned to ABC 6 after they said they are worried they will soon have nowhere to live. Nearly 100 tenants who had been living in the formerly-family-owned Sandridge Apartments are being told to pack up and move out by July 7 after the complex was sold, Many of those tenants said they are on a fixed income and have nowhere else to go.
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