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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. […]
Person shot in southeast Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A person was shot near Roosevelt Park in southeast Columbus. The shooting happened in the area of Wilson Avenue and East Whitter Street just before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, according to the statement from Columbus police. Police responded to a report of a shooting and...
Gentrification is the Columbus problem no one is talking about
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. There are homes and apartments being completed here every day. The issue is builders and developers are setting their price point...
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.
Fayette County Student Airlifted to Hospital After Being Struck by Vehicle Following Bus Drop-Off
Miami Trace Local Schools – A Miami Trace Local Schools student was airlifted to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Trauma Center in Columbus this afternoon after being struck by a vehicle. According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s office Harrison Road was closed in both directions for an injury accident around...
Columbus man charged with murder in Waffle House shooting; police seek persons of interest
Police have named a suspect and are searching for three additional persons of interest in a brawl that escalated to a fatal shooting outside a Waffle House near the Ohio State University campus. A warrant was issued Wednesday for the arrest of Jaquan Curry, 19, of Columbus, who has been...
$179 million parking garage to replace McDonalds at John Glenn Columbus Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport will spend $179 million on a new parking garage as part of the airport's $2 billion terminal project. This week, the airport's board voted to hire CK Construction Group to build the 5,000-car garage where the McDonald's is at 4250 International Gateway. ...
Recently opened restaurants in the Columbus area
View a previous report on central Ohio restaurant openings and closings in 2024 in the video player above. Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it’s returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza […]
Columbus man arrested on drug charges in Marietta
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A Columbus man is facing felony drug charges after authorities say they found with more than 60 grams of fentanyl in Marietta. According to a news release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Emetayare Jones Enomate was arrested by the Southeast Ohio Major Crimes Task Force after agents conducted a $3,000 drug buy with him on May 1.
Dino Tripodis talks about his exit from Sunny 95, and his new movie "Down to the Felt"
Dino Tripodis has been a fixture on the Columbus radio airwaves at Sunny 95 for nearly 30 years. At the end of last month though that run came to an end as Saga Communications made sweeping changes to some of their stations here in Columbus. So what's next for Dino?...
More rain chances on and off this weekend
A few round of rain showers will move through central Ohio throughout the entire weekend. After the morning round of rain showers, another scattered round will arrive by the afternoon. Some of the afternoon and evening showers will have a few rumbles of thunder with them. Temperatures today will be in the mid 70s for the daytime high.
Ohio man convicted in shootings after IDing himself to doorbell camera, leaving wallet behind
It took a Franklin County jury about five hours to convict a man after doorbell camera video showed him introducing himself before shooting into his girlfriend's parents' home, less than an hour before fatally shooting a man in an unrelated incident. Dwight Turner Jr., 35, faced a murder charge in...
Looking for an authentic Cinco de Mayo? Here are 10 Mexican-owned restaurants in Columbus
Millions of Americans not of Mexican descent can celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sunday, even though Mexican Independence Day is Sept. 16. Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates an 1862 military victory and not Mexico's Declaration of Independence in 1810, has long been a bigger deal north of the border, even if many Americans don't know why they're celebrating.
Lethal Benadryl dose used in murder of Ohio 3-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man who served eight years in prison for child endangerment was arrested Wednesday for his alleged role in the death of a three-year-old child. According to court documents, 35-year-old Randy Mollett is charged with murder, reckless homicide and endangering children after a child in his care reportedly suffered a seizure […]
St. Charles teacher recovering after having heart attack in class
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – If a loved one went into cardiac arrest, would you know what to do? Staff and students from St. Charles Preparatory were put to the test when a teacher suffered a medical emergency just minutes before the start of the school day. That teacher is now spreading the word about the […]
Man sentenced to prison in relation to Tanger Outlets lockdown
View the player above to see previous coverage. SUNBURY, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus man was sentenced to prison on Friday for domestic violence charges in relation to a September lockdown at Tanger Outlets in Sunbury. Brian Ford II, 27, was sentenced four years in prison in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. In […]
Promote growth or staunch it? What the noncompete ruling means for Columbus health care
Noncompete contracts could soon be void under a new ruling by the Federal Trade Commission, a move that could spark major changes in Columbus' rapidly growing health care industry. The commission – a U.S. government agency that enforces laws protecting consumers from unfair business practices – announced a ban on...
Columbus is in for a rainy weekend, NWS forecast states
This year's April showers appear to have brought May showers, instead of the flowers promised in the common proverb. At least, that's the case for this weekend. There's an increasing chance of rain and thunderstorms as Friday continues, especially after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Overall, there's a 60% chance of precipitation Friday afternoon.
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