LATEST NEWS
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 […]
Sheriff: Man smashes window of South-Western school bus with kids inside
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — A man is facing charges after he allegedly punched the window of a school bus near west Columbus earlier this week while more than two dozen kids were onboard. Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office were called to Sturbridge and Beacon Hill roads in...
Hilltop police chase ends in Downtown Columbus crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person was arrested and hospitalized after a high-speed chase ended in a crash on a Columbus interstate early Friday morning. Columbus police said that at 1:08 a.m. officers attempted a traffic stop after spotting a “possible suspect car” at the intersection of Sullivant Avenue and Whitethorne Avenue in the Hilltop. […]
Where is the last Ponderosa Steakhouse in Pennsylvania?
Steak lovers stake their claim daily at the only remaining Ponderosa Steakhouse in Pennsylvania. The next closest one is in Columbus, Ohio, according to Ponderosa’s website. Employees of the last steakhouse still in operation along Route 8 in Center Township in Butler County are used to customers taking selfies in the parking lot and making a big fuss over the staying power of this Ponderosa.
Chicken fingers concept appears to have shuttered within 10 months of opening
Last summer, Columbus was excited for a Cleveland-area based fried chicken concept to open at 3260 W. Broad St. Lenny’s Chicken’s June opening was a success, with many customers loving the huge, crispy chicken fingers paired with seasoned waffle fries. Lenny’s even planned on opening another East side location. It doesn’t look like that’s happening anymore, though.
Ex-Ohio State CB arrested for allegedly robbing bank
A former Ohio State cornerback has been arrested for allegedly robbing a bank in north Columbus, Ohio. Marcus Williamson, who played at Ohio State from 2017-2021, was arrested for robbing First Merchant’s Bank on Wednesday. Williamson allegedly entered the bank around 10:40 a.m. and approached a teller with a note demanding money. Williamson was allegedly... The post Ex-Ohio State CB arrested for allegedly robbing bank appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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.
Yelp names 10 Columbus sandwich spots to try
Because you can have them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and because they’re found in cuisines from Vietnam to England and more, the sandwich is hard to beat. Luckily for us here in central Ohio, there’s no short of good sandwiches to dig into. The restaurant review platform...
Tens of thousands of people expect to attend Monster Jam Weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 100 tons of dirt is being loaded onto the Schottenstein arena floor. The city has been preparing for one of the biggest monster truck events in the country. “All we do is come in on two days prior to the event, and we put...
Ohio State owes us answers. Commitment to free speech shattered when it comes to Israel.
We are owed answers about student arrest, police presence I am appalled by news that two Ohio State University student protestors were arrested Tuesday, oncharges of “being too loud." ...
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,...
Takeover of ‘nightmare’ Downtown KeyBank tower could be coming thanks to latest lawsuit
View a previous report in the video player above on OH Pizza and Brew’s announcement of plans to relocate from the KeyBank Building. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As multiple tenants abandon ship at a Downtown Columbus skyscraper due to “nightmare” conditions, the property’s owner has been hit with a foreclosure. In a lawsuit filed April […]
Hundreds of Colonial Village tenants still need housing as deadline to vacate motels looms
Roughly four months after more than 1,300 people were displaced from the Colonial Village apartments on Columbus’ East Side, the housing emergency continues for many former residents and the city. Less than one-third of the 523 households who moved into city-provided hotel rooms following a mass eviction late last year have been able...
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...
Man arrested in south Columbus bus stop killing
View a previous report in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man arrested police believe killed another man at a south Columbus bus stop in late March faced a judge Thursday. Columbus police arrested 35-year-old Joshua Hunt on Wednesday for the death of 61-year-old Dwayne Dowdell. Dowdell died after he was found […]
New public transportation programs helps people get around town faster
CINCINNATI — Getting to important places like the doctor’s office, work or school can be a challenge for those without reliable transportation, but new programs across the state are looking to address that issue. MetroNow! is one of the newest programs offered through Metro transit in the suburbs...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.