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Columbus City Schools could close up to 20 schools. Here's what to know about each of them
This month the Superintendent's Community Facilities Task Force presented a plan where up to 20 possible Columbus school buildings face the possibility of closure under nine different recommended scenarios. While there are nine proposals, some are alternates of each other and the Board of Education may or may not approve...
Construction worker hit by car, road closed in South Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A portion of State Route 23 was closed Sunday night after reports of a construction worker being hit by a car, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said. The accident happened at approximately 9:08 p.m. on SR-23 just south of the Interstate 270 exit. There, a black 2024 Nissan Pathfinder was heading […]
Hot, summer-like start to week; storms arrive midweek
We continue our stretch of hot, summer-like temperatures on this Monday, with highs warming to the upper 80s to near 90 this afternoon. We’ll see mostly sunny skies, with only a few clouds out during the afternoon, and just a light wind. Luckily, humidity remains mostly pleasant, just nearing a “muggy” feel.
Authorities ask community for tips to solve 2022 homicide
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers are asking for the community's assistance to solve the case of a homicide from 2022. Police responded to a report of a shooting at the 1000 block of Marland Drive on December 8, 2022. Medics pronounced 37-year-old Branden...
Unaccompanied teens banned at Columbus Taco Fest, security doubled after fights on Saturday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On day two of the Columbus Taco Fest, festivalgoers enjoyed a variety of tacos, live music and activities at Genoa Park. Those paying attention may have noticed more security guards stationed across the festival and more police cars sitting out front. There were also new signs at the entrance, alerting visitors that you must be 18 or older to enter.
Police: Pedestrian hit by car in northwest Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person is seriously hurt after they were struck by a vehicle on the city's northwest side early Sunday morning, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers were called to the intersection of West Henderson Road and Wendys Drive just after midnight on reports of...
U.S. Marshals Service arrests wanted fugitive in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A wanted fugitive is in custody after an arrest was made early Friday morning in Columbus. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office apprehended De Tronne Marshall-Dennis, after it was discovered he was still in the Columbus area. […]
4 arrests made at DUI checkpoint near west Columbus on Friday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Franklin County DUI Task Force has released results from a sobriety checkpoint conducted within Prairie Township on Friday. The checkpoint was set up on Norton Road from 8 p.m. on Friday to 12:30 a.m. on Saturday. Of the 457 vehicles came through the checkpoint during that time, 165 were checked.
‘It’s a boy!’: Columbus Zoo announces birth of mandrill
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s mandrill family welcomed a new addition earlier this month. Malaika the mandrill gave birth to a healthy baby boy on May 5, the zoo announced on its Facebook. The zoo says both are doing great. “She continues to be a...
3 people face federal charges after 'swatting' threat at Newark High School
Arrests have been made in connection to a "swatting" incident at Newark High School earlier this year. A federal grand jury in Baltimore has returned a superseding indictment against 18-year-old Owen Jarboe and 26-year-old Evan Strauss, Newark police shared in a press release. These charges are connected to the January shooting threat that targeted a teacher and unnamed students at the Delaware school, police said, along with other crimes stretching across the country from December 2023 to this past January.
2024 Ohio State Fair: Here's what you need to know ahead of time
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Event organizers are getting the final details of the Ohio State Fair together before the gates officially open on July 24. From July 24 to Aug. 4, thousands will flock to the fairgrounds at East 17th Avenue. The fair will bring plenty of events, entertainers and food to keep the whole family busy for a day.
Columbus City School closing plan yet another reason it should be taken over.
Columbus City Schools should be taken over I just read the May 15 guest column by Rhodesia McMillan, "Columbus students are not the problem. Adults are." The only truth I saw in the whole article is that parents are to blame. Let's just say there's plenty of blame to go around. ...
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