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3 Octapharma Plasma centers in Columbus among those across U.S. closed by 'network issues'
Octapharma Plasma says all of its more than 195 blood-plasma collection centers in 35 states nationwide — including three in Columbus — have been closed by what the company is blaming on IT "network issues." "All centers are experiencing network issues and are currently closed," a banner atop the firm's website states. "Further...
Columbus Weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight Thursday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A quiet day with some sunshine was most welcome Thursday, especially in areas cleaning up after Wednesday's tornadoes and strong storms. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will return Thursday night, but taper off early on Friday; these are less likely to be severe. The weekend looks cool but beautiful!
1 person seriously injured in crash in west Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A person suffered serious injuries after crashing a car on the west side of Columbus on Thursday. The crash happened near the intersection of Phillipi and Fisher roads just before 1 a.m., according to a statement from Columbus police. Police said the driver lost control...
Columbus police failed to seek evidence in officer's drunken fatal crash, documents show
Columbus police investigators failed to pursue evidence that may have resulted in more serious criminal charges against an off-duty police officer who fled the scene after a fatal drunken-driving crash, a Columbus Dispatch investigation has found. ...
73-year-old dies of apparent drowning in Pickaway County
Circleville, Ohio (WCMH) – A 73-year-old man died of an apparent drowning in a Pickaway County pond on Friday afternoon. Around 3:18 p.m., the Pickaway County Communications Center received a 911 call from an Amazon driver who reported human remains in a pond on the 23000 block of Smith-Hulse Road. Law enforcement officials arrived at […]
Cooler, brighter, drier weekend weather for Columbus area
Saturday: Clearing early, mostly sunny, brisk, high 57. It has been a more seasonal day today with mostly cloudy skies and temps back in the lower to middle 60s for highs. The front will continue to move away from us overnight, bringing down the winds, and allowing for cooler and drier air to slip in overnight. Temps will start near normal in the lower 40s on Saturday, but with a cooler airmass in place, numbers will only climb to the upper 50s with plenty of sunshine.
Gahanna woman who lost husband to distracted driving encouraged by new city ordinance
GAHANNA, Ohio — Sharon Montgomery of Gahanna knows how dangerous distracted driving can be. It’s been nearly 24 years since she and her husband John were on their way home from celebrating his birthday, and encountered another driver on his cellphone. Montgomery was seriously injured, and her husband...
Morning rain clears; dry but cooler weekend ahead
Our morning showers will be short-lived, completely exiting the area by mid-morning, with just isolated pockets lingering a bit longer for our southeastern counties. We’ll then see clouds gradually break up the rest of the day, and daytime highs drop back to the middle 60s, with breezy conditions. This...
Columbus-area neighbors frustrated by ‘drag racing’ on Interstate 270
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Neighbors near the northwest side of I-270 are outraged after hearing the loud traffic noise of speeding vehicles emanating from the highway. Community members took to social media to express their concerns about illegal street racing late Saturday that they say has been happening for years. In response to a post […]
11 year old singing to the top at Columbus sporting events
COLUMBUS — A 11-year-old central Ohio girl is making waves with her voice singing the National Anthem at major sporting events across the state garnering lots of cheers and attention. What You Need To Know. Leighton Augenstein has been singing since she was just a little girl. She was...
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