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Jury finds man not guilty in fatal June 2023 shooting
Watch a previous report on the shooting in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man was found not guilty of all charges stemming from a fatal June 2023 shooting on the northeast side of the city. On Monday, a jury found Thomas N. Hampton, 32, not guilty of the seven charges […]
Summer-like heat continues, storms return later Wednesday
We continue our stretch of summer-like heat today, with highs returning to the upper 80s by this afternoon. We start the day with some cloud coverage, but we’ll see lots of sunshine under just partly cloudy skies by the afternoon. Humidity starts to increase slightly, with a bit of a sticky feel.
Former Ohio State receiver scores touchdown over weekend
Former Ohio State wide receiver, Binjimen Victor, is attempting to make a splash in the newly formed United Football League and his impact was felt in a big way as his Birmingham Stallions squad squeaked out a close one against the Houston Roughnecks to the tune of 35-28. This Birmingham...
Heat gives way to severe storms, damaging winds Wednesday in Columbus, NWS says
Summer continues to inch closer, and with it comes an increased chance of stormy days. Wednesday might be one of those days, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. One or more rounds of storms are possible starting Wednesday night, and some of them may be strong or severe. Damaging winds are...
Ohio brothers sue Reddit user who accused them of the murder of Brian Shaffer
Two central Ohio brothers have filed a civil suit against an anonymous Reddit user who they say has defamed them and wrongly accused them of being killers. Matthew and Brian Osowski filed the lawsuit Monday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court against the Reddit user "QueeenBeeeee." The person behind the handle, who has not been identified, is listed on the court documents as "Jane Doe." ...
East Side jazz club seeks to open a music venue in Franklinton
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An East Side jazz club is looking to open a music venue in Franklinton. The Robert Weiler Company and Blu Note Jazz Cafe at 2882 E. Main St. are working to bring a venue to 373-375 W. Rich St. Derrick Pannell, owner of Blu Note, said the venue could include an […]
Watkins Memorial baseball bumped out by Hilliard Bradley in seventh innning
PATASKALA — The Watkins Memorial baseball program often has excelled with an ace at the top of the rotation. The Warriors did not have that this year, but it did not keep them from having a dominant pitching staff. Junior Brayden Windnagel and senior Cole Massie were strong again on the mound Monday,...
Ohio bar goes viral for new policy on weekends: Only 30 and up allowed
An Ohio bar is going viral after it started a new policy, only people 30 or older are allowed in during the weekend. Donerick’s Pub, in in Groveport outside of Columbus, made a post saying, “No exceptions, 30 & up Friday and Saturday nights.” There is also a cover charge for the bar, which starts […]
Construction worker struck by SUV in Franklin County
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A construction worker was critically injured when they were hit by an SUV in Franklin County Sunday night. The crash happened on U.S. 23, just before I-270, in Hamilton Township at 9:08 p.m., according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. A 2024 Nissan Pathfinder was southbound...
Multiple murder trials are starting in Franklin County this week. Here's what we know.
Four unrelated homicide trials were expected to begin this week in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, although one was continued on Monday. The cases include a third trial for a woman accused of helping to plan a killing, a shooting inside a popular Far West Side gym and a stabbing death. Juries hearing the cases were expected to be seated on Monday in each case. ...
New central Ohio state-of-the-art sports park to open this fall
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio (WCMH) — A new 57-acre sports complex home to six fields adaptable for baseball, football, lacrosse and soccer is opening in central Ohio this fall. Jennings Sports Park is under construction at 5414 Piatt Road in Lewis Center next to the mixed-use Evans Farms and is expected to draw more than 500,000 […]
We were duped by Columbus City Schools. Public being cut of out of decisions.
Citizens being cut out of CCS decisions It is an unfortunate state of affairs when the community comes in good faith to see improvement in the conditions of our educational system, and yet feel as if we have been robbed of our resources and opportunity. ...
Columbus probing 'nuisance activity' at hookah lounge where 3 died in shootings
The Columbus City Attorney is working with the Columbus Division of Police to investigate “nuisance activity” at a hookah lounge that was the site of a shooting Saturday that left three dead and three injured. The city’s Property Action Team works to shut down properties that are unsafe, illegal or hubs for crime. City Attorney Zach Klein said in a statement Monday that “all options remain on the table” regarding MIA Hookah Café at 132 E 5th...
Riverview landlord offers more help after initially giving tenants 30-day move notices
After initially giving some residents just one month's notice to move out, the new owner of nine apartment buildings near Ohio State University has agreed to provide a longer grace period as well as printed, multilingual move-out notices, according to a nonprofit group working on their behalf. The agreement comes...
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