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2 teens arrested after shots fired at Easton Town Center on Saturday night
Two juveniles were arrested Saturday night after Columbus Division of Police officers responded to reports of shots being fired at Easton Town Center, according to a police dispatcher. At 8:49 p.m., an officer at the mall heard shots coming from the west parking garage. The division's assault squad responded, arresting two teens and evacuating the garage. No one was injured by the gunfire. ...
Columbus Weather: Chance for severe thunderstorms heading into Memorial Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Like yesterday, we start the day with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs remain warm in the low to mid-80s. SUNDAY (PM ALERT): Morning sunshine. Scattered PM rain showers and thunderstorms. High: 84. TONIGHT: Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Low: 67. MONDAY (ALERT, mainly...
In front of sellout crowds, Savannah Bananas leave lasting impression in Columbus debut
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Over Memorial Day weekend, the baseball team that became a viral sensation made their long-awaited debut in Columbus. The Savannah Bananas were the hottest ticket in town and created long-lasting memories at Huntington Park. In a city where a sea of yellow is normally reserved for the Columbus Crew, the sellout […]
Volunteers save pool from closing in Licking County neighborhood
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On a summer day in Beechwood Trails, the neighborhood pool is the place to be. The pool is run by volunteer board members and funded by membership fees, donations and sales. In February, the terms of the board members were expiring, and a post to the...
Upper Arlington holds annual Memorial Day run
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Members of the Upper Arlington community started their day with the 52nd annual Memorial Day race. Runners got to start underneath an American flag displayed high in the air by a fire truck. The event featured a 5K and a one mile fun run for the kids. The race is put […]
Local artist develops immersive experience to pay tribute to fallen soldiers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Every time Sara Duvall sees the Eyes of Freedom, she has a conversation with her son in the life-size portrait that stands before her. “Hey baby, how you doing,” Duvall lightly chuckles as the face of Lance Corporal Aaron Reed stares back at her. “I know he’s doing well,” says the mother who lost her son in 2005.
Spotty shower chances, cooler weather pattern this week
Following some early morning showers, we cleared up pretty quickly, and we’ll be looking at lots of dry time into the daytime hours. Just an isolated, light shower chance expected this afternoon. We will be a bit breezy, and also much cooler than we have been, with highs dropping back to the upper 70s.
Nationwide Foundation commits $100 million to children’s hospital
The Nationwide Foundation in Columbus, Ohio, has announced a 10-year, $100 million commitment to Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH). The gift publicly marks the launch of the hospital’s $500 million Empower the Possible campaign and represents the largest-ever corporate foundation commitment to a children’s hospital in the United States. The foundation already has contributed $30 million toward the commitment, which will include annual $10 million gifts, each contingent on approval from the foundation board of trustees. The commitment from the foundation will advance the hospital’s strategic plan, including efforts to advance treatment and discovery through integrated clinical care and research, create a national model for expanding access to behavioral health services, create the healthiest community of children by addressing the social determinants of health, and increase support for Genomics Research and Personalized Medicine.
Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen heroes at National Veterans Memorial and Museum
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Memorial Day gathered veterans, service members, families, dignitaries, and community members for a Remembrance Ceremony at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in an effort to honor all those who gave their last measure of devotion in service to our country. “We are here to...
Showers & cooler temps to start work week in Columbus area
It has been a pretty nice Memorial Day today, with temps back near normal in the mid to upper 70s with a fair amount of clouds. A few isolated showers have been around, mainly to the east, but it was mostly dry today. Tonight, winds will relax a bit before midnight with skies gradually clearing, and lows dropping to the upper 50s to near 60.
Who will Oklahoma State softball face in WCWS opener? Three things to know about Florida
College teammates and longtime friends, Kenny Gajewski and Tim Walton can’t stay away from each other on the softball field. Gajewski’s Oklahoma State team wasn’t scheduled to play Walton’s Florida squad at all this season, yet now, the two are about to meet on college softball’s biggest stage in the first round of the Women’s College World Series.
Dublin commemorates Memorial Day with holiday parade
DUBLIN, Ohio (WSYX) — A beautiful ceremony took place in Dublin on Monday morning in honor of fallen heroes on Memorial Day. The parade began at 11:30a.m. and it marched to the Ground of Remembrance at the Dublin Veteran's Park. Friends and family members told stories about their loved ones who died fighting for our country.
New fashion innovation hub, expanded public art displays among projects coming soon to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the city of Columbus continues to grow, the number of projects aimed at improving its resident's quality of life has also grown. In new data shared by Experience Columbus, the Greater Columbus area welcomed 51.2 million visitors, a new record, in 2023, up more than one and a half million compared to the previous year. Once in Columbus, the top three things that visitors do include entertainment activities, outdoor activities and cultural activities.
6 large cities in Ohio experienced population growth last year. Here they are
Columbus remains one of the most populous cities in the US. Athens, Ohio, checks in as one of the fastest-growing cities in the US. Are Ohio's biggest cities growing or shrinking? What cities are growing the fastest?. Thanks to a recently-released U.S. Census Bureau report tracking population changes from July...
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