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CPD shares new details in deadly police-involved shooting after retracting statement
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Police are now revealing more information about the moments that led up to a Columbus police response that ended in death and a police retraction. Just after 4 a.m. on Thursday, police responded to reports of a man threatening to take his life and kill others in a house with him. […]
Walmart issues layoff notices and will close 8 stores: Here’s the full list
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Walmart has announced plans to shutter eight stores across four states in the coming months. According to Business Insider, the corporation recently issued layoff notices at the affected locations, which the company said were not meeting financial performance expectations. In total, 1,049 employees will be impacted by closures in various communities, including: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Towson, Maryland, and Columbus, Ohio, as reported by the media outlet.
Hell City Tattoo Festival taking over downtown Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Tattoo artists and others travel across the country to be part of America's Favorite Tattoo Festival. Hell City Tattoo Festival brings artists together to show off their skill and express their creativity on and off the canvas. Owner and Promoter Durb Morrison shares all of what you can expect in a span of this entire weekend. For more information on the festival, head to HellCity.com.
Columbus Humane CEO says dogfighting is 'consistent challenge' after nearly 40 dogs seized
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — An investigation is underway after 39 dogs were seized from multiple locations in Franklin County on Wednesday when Columbus Humane Agents executed search warrants related to dogfighting. Many details of the investigation are being withheld until a probable cause hearing is scheduled for Wednesday to...
CCS knew of monkey torture 'rumors' against teacher years ago, kept him in classroom
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus City Schools admits to hearing rumors of videos of animal torture targeting one of its teachers years before a federal case against him went to court. Those who reported allegations against Linden McKinley, 7-12 grade teacher Ronald Bedra back in March 2022 want to...
Street racing returns to southeast Columbus business park a year after fatal crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A year after a deadly car crash that police believe is linked to drag racing, a southeast Columbus business park is again seeing dangerous street racing return. "Sometimes there are 15-20 cars here, and a big crowd," said Jim Weber, whose Ohio Mulch offices are...
Columbus Weather: Warm start to the weekend, slight chance for pop-up shower or storm
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — SATURDAY: AM Dense fog. Mostly to partly sunny skies. Slight chance for a pop-up shower/storm. High: 80. Good morning, Central Ohio! Dense fog continues in central and south Ohio with visibility under a quarter of a mile or less. Once the sun rises, the fog will burn off by the late morning. It will be a warm afternoon with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. Due to daytime heating, a pop-up shower or storm cannot be ruled out. However, most areas will be dry as we lack a strong forcing mechanism to support storms. Clear skies persist tonight with overnight lows near 60.
Look inside: $1.9 million Reynoldsburg home with party barn for weddings
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) — A gated Reynoldsburg estate is on the market for $1.9 million, listed as an “oasis” with a movie theater, sauna and barn including a guest suite and a event space used for wedding receptions. An “oasis near everything, yet with a total sense of privacy,” the 8,300-square-foot home at 640 Lancaster […]
Police operation cracks down on speeding on I-270
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) – Several central Ohio law enforcement agencies are working together to make Interstate 270 safer. Five different agencies Thursday carried out a multi-agency speed enforcement operation. It was led by Dublin police, Hilliard police, Columbus police, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). “What we saw yesterday […]
Smoke shops take a hit as flavored tobacco ban upheld in Columbus
Flavored tobacco sales will remain banned in the city of Columbus and several other Franklin County cities. A Columbus judge ruled Friday that a state law prohibiting cities like Columbus from banning tobacco sales is unconstitutional.
Girlfriend of Franklin County murder suspect charged with threatening witness during trial
The girlfriend of a man currently on trial for murder in Franklin County Common Pleas Court was brought into court in shackles Friday to provide testimony after being accused of sending threatening messages to another witness and driving by the witness' home during the trial. Sherita Carter, 31, is charged with two counts of intimidation of a witness. ...
List: Free movies and concerts among things to do in New Albany this summer
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) — Free movie and concert series are among the things to do this summer in New Albany. June The Temptations and The Four Tops Two groups with a combined 17 Number One songs on Billboard’s R&B charts will perform. Family Flick Night: Cars The first of three free Family Flick Nights […]
Road closures to expect Saturday, and for years to come
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — This weekend, there will be some significant closures in downtown Columbus, both temporary and not so temporary. On Saturday, thousands of walkers and runners will be making their way downtown for the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure. People will begin the course beside McFerson...
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