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Former Ohio State football player arrested for alleged bank robbery in north Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Ohio State football player was arrested for robbing a bank in north Columbus on Wednesday, according to Franklin County Municipal Court documents. Records say 25-year-old Marcus Williamson entered the First Merchant's Bank located at 5090 N. High St. around 10:40 a.m. Williamson approached the...
Detectives searching for men suspected in Columbus deadly shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are searching for two suspects who may have been involved in a deadly shooting that led to a crash in late February. Officers found Shandar Weaver fatally wounded inside a car that crashed into a building in the 3000 block of E. Main St. in the early morning hours of Feb. 28.
Stacy McKay, Dino Tripodis share response after being taken off-air at Sunny 95
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Sunny 95’s longtime morning radio hosts are leaving the airwaves after a series of personnel changes at Columbus Radio Group. Stacy McKay and Dino Tripodis will no longer host the morning radio show at Sunny 95. The duo were each on their second stint with the station after originally starting in […]
Delaware couple accused of forcing children to eat dog food
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A Delaware husband and wife are facing multiple felony charges for allegedly abusing their seven children for years. Jason and Kristelle Fuller were indicted by a grand jury April 18 on a combined 13-count indictment, including multiple charges of child endangerment. They have been accused of abusing their seven children since […]
Columbus man sentenced for 2022 shooting death of his 2-month-old baby's mother
A Columbus man who prosecutors allege fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his 2-month-old daughter, leaving the infant alone with her body for an hour, could possibly spend the rest of his life in prison. Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Jeff Brown sentenced 33-year-old Dallas Lowery on Thursday...
Third person arrested in connection with Northeast Side fatal shooting
A third person has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that took place outside a Northeast Side home earlier this month. Sheleeah Foggie, 32, was arrested Wednesday by Columbus police. Franklin County Municipal Court records show Foggie is charged with murder. Court records said that around 12:05 a.m....
Top Transfers: 65,000 sq. ft. Dublin property sells for $7.85 million
The following transactions are the top residential and commercial property transfers for Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield and Licking counties as reported to auditors' offices from April 8 to 12. Listings are as follows: Price; township/city; address; sale date. The seller and buyer are also listed for non-residential transfers. ...
‘Upscale’ sports bar opens inside former central Ohio pizzeria
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — A tavern boasted as an upscale sports bar has opened inside the former home of a central Ohio pizzeria. 1801 Tavern is now welcoming guests at 9721 Sawmill Road after opening earlier this month, the restaurant shared on social media. The bar is taking over the space where Shorty’s Pizza and […]
Ex-Ohio doctor acquitted of 14 overdose deaths files new lawsuit against Mt. Carmel owner
William Husel, the former Mount Carmel Health doctor who was acquitted of 14 murder charges in connection with fatal overdoses of patients under his care, has filed a new lawsuit against the hospital system's parent company. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday against Trinity Health, the Michigan-based parent company of Mount Carmel Health,...
Homicide rates decline in Columbus and across country during first quarter of 2024
View the player above for previous coverage. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Cities across America are experiencing declines in homicides at the fastest pace in decades, with the number of homicides in Columbus falling more than 50% compared with the first quarter of last year. Nationwide, homicides dropped nearly 20% from January through mid-April compared with […]
Drug Take Back Day: how to dispose of unwanted prescription medication
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and several places across central Ohio are providing drop-off events and locations for those wanting to get rid of their unwanted medication. Held by the Drug Enforcement Agency twice a year, collection areas are helping those in the community who want to safely […]
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