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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....
1 person hospitalized, another arrested after Hilltop shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police say that one person is hospitalized after a shooting in west Columbus on Sunday. Authorities confirm that there was a shooting around 6:33 p.m. on the 200 block of South Warren Avenue. When officers arrived, they found one victim suffering from gunshot wounds. That...
Manhunt underway for shooter in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting a manhunt for a suspect involved in a drive-by shooting and robbery that occurred in the 9000 block of Route 772 in Ross County, just after around 10 AM today. The suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous, is...
Suspect wanted by police after shooting in east Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are looking for a suspect accused of shooting and injuring someone on Friday night. Authorities say that the shooting happened on the 3000 block of East 10th Avenue around 10:35 p.m. When officers arrived, they found an adult victim with a gunshot wound...
Baby struck by cinder block in the head; man arrested
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man has been arrested and an infant has been hospitalized after being struck by a cinder block Monday in west Columbus. According to Columbus police a one-year-old is in stable condition after a man threw a cinder block at a vehicle during an argument between him and a woman Monday […]
A former Columbus vice cop will be sentenced Thursday. Here's how much time he could get.
A former Columbus police office will find out Thursday how many years he will have to spend in federal prison after admitting to holding two women against their will and obstructing a federal investigation. Andrew Mitchell, 60, has been in custody since his arrest in 2019. In December, Mitchell entered...
Kroger Offers Seniors Exclusive Savings on May 8th
WESTERVILLE, OH (May 6, 2024) – Kroger’s Columbus Division is extending a special offer to seniors aged 55 and above, granting them an additional 5% discount on their total in-store purchases on Wednesday, May 8th, at all Ohio, Ohio Valley, and Lambertville, Michigan store locations. Eligible customers can avail of this offer by simply presenting their Kroger loyalty card or alternate ID and informing the cashier of their eligibility.
Summer weather outlook: What to expect in central Ohio
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — We know hot and humid days are coming. In fact, we have already had a touch of summer warmth and sticky conditions that will linger through midweek, with the usual pop-up thunderstorms. A rapidly fading El Niño pattern associated with warmer-than-normal water in the central and...
City of Columbus opens grant applications for National Night Out
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods opened its application for a grant regarding National Night Out. The event promotes communities partnering with police to make different neighborhoods safer and a more caring place to live. The grant gives nonprofit agencies a chance to receive up...
OSU graduation marked by joy, solidarity and shocking death
I hope you all had a restful weekend and got to enjoy some sun in between the clouds and rain. I certainly did and was reminded how much I love sunscreen. Ohio State's spring commencement was eventful for both joyous and tragic reasons on Sunday. Let's review. Review Session. More...
Warm with periods of showers and storms this week
We start the day off on a dry note, but we will see a few spotty showers working in from the south this afternoon around lunchtime. Not a washout, but expect those spotty showers to linger on-and-off the rest of the afternoon and evening. Highs top out in the lower 70s with just a light wind, and mainly cloudy skies.
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: Warm, wet start to the week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Good Monday morning! We have an active week ahead of us. MONDAY: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers storms, high 73. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, chance for scattered rain, low 61. TUESDAY (ALERT DAY): Scattered showers and storms. PM severe storms possible, high 80. WEDNESDAY (AM ALERT): Scattered...
How one Ohio town is preparing for a future of floods
This story was adapted for the Ohio Newsroom from a four-part Richland Source series called Ripple Effect. Read the entire series at richlandsource.com. It’s been a wet spring in Ohio. Columbus saw record rainfall during a serious storm in April. And towns all along the Ohio River, from Marietta...
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