Columbus, OH

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 57-year-old man was seriously injured after getting hit by a pickup truck in north Columbus Monday night. Police said officers were called to the area of Shapter Avenue and Busch Boulevard around 11:10 p.m. The man was crossing Busch Boulevard and entered the road where...

Man critically injured in north Columbus hit-and-run

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two people who led law enforcement officials on a chase in Columbus were arrested Monday morning. The suspects led the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Columbus Division of Police on the pursuit in a BMW SUV around 3 a.m. The chase ended in the area...

2 arrested after pursuit in south Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus woman will spend at least 40 years in prison for a shooting that injured two Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies nearly three years ago. Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge David Young sentenced 56-year-old Monica Justice, also known as Lotus Justice, to 40 to 45 years. According to the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office, 40 years is mandatory.

Columbus woman who shot Franklin County deputies sentenced to at least 40 years

COLUMBUS, Ohio — If you were driving downtown Tuesday afternoon you likely saw a huge plume of black smoke. We now know that it was the result of arson at a homeless camp. Two separate fires were set Tuesday afternoon at homeless camps behind the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Arson suspect’s criminal history points to the broader problem of breaking the cycle of homelessness

Ohio State

Fayette County, OH

Bloomingburg, OH

BLOOMINGBURG, Ohio — A 21-year-old woman who was reported missing from Fayette County earlier this month has been found dead. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office said Naomi Sayre was last seen leaving her Bloomingburg home around 4 a.m. on March 4. Sayre was reported missing by her mother the next day.

Sheriff: 21-year-old missing woman from Fayette County found dead

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two students at a Columbus elementary school became sick after eating marijuana gummies on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson with Columbus City Schools, the nurse at Fairwood Elementary School saw the students who became ill. As a precaution, the students were transported to the hospital for...

Columbus elementary students fall ill after eating marijuana gummies at school

Kansas State

Delaware, OH

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Wesleyan University said it is believed that a student and his father have drowned while kayaking at an Arkansas lake. According to our sister station KFSM, 20-year-old Charley Morris and 47-year-old Chuck Morris were last seen on March 16 at 11 a.m. at Beaver Lake. The two were reported missing several hours later after not returning.

Ohio Wesleyan student, father believed to have drowned in Arkansas lake

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man was sentenced to a minimum of five years in prison in connection to the death of his infant daughter over three years ago. According to Franklin County Common Pleas records, 23-year-old Javion Bawlen took a plea deal in connection to the 2019 death of 2-month-old Janylan Bawlen.

Columbus man sentenced in connection to 2-month-old daughter’s death

Marion County, OH

Prospect, OH

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Marion County man was arrested last week for the alleged rapes of multiple children, one of which occuring more than 26 years ago. Michael Ray Stith, 49, of Prospect, was indicted in Marion County Common Pleas Court on seven counts of rape involving children under the age of 13 years old.

Marion County man accused of raping multiple children

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Massillon man, previously convicted of gross sexual imposition of a child, was arrested by task force members at a hotel in north Columbus Friday. Skylar Losey, 23, was wanted by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office for violating the conditions of his probation, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. His previous conviction reportedly involved a child who was approximately 6 years old.

Massillon man arrested at north Columbus hotel after being found with 14-year-old

New Jersey State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s been almost three months since nearly 200 residents of the Eastside apartments Latitude Five25 were displaced and residents are still waiting to be paid. Last week, a judge in New Jersey rejected the City of Columbus’ attempt to dismiss a bankruptcy claim by the...

Former Latitude Five25 residents still waiting to be paid after recent court ruling

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man is accused of shooting a woman while she was inside her home with her two young children in northeast Columbus Thursday afternoon. Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called to a home in the 2700 block of Brentnell Avenue on a report of a shooting.

Arrest warrant filed for man accused of shooting woman inside northeast Columbus home

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recently released body camera footage from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows two Columbus officers getting pulled over and arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The officers were among three in the Columbus Division of Police who were arrested for OVI within a four-day span....

OSHP bodycam videos show 2 Columbus officers arrested on OVI charges

Kentucky State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man suspected of killing his girlfriend and dumping her body in southern Ohio was indicted by a Franklin County grand jury. Gene Scott, 46, is charged with two counts of murder and one count each of aggravated murder, tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse.

Columbus man indicted in killing of girlfriend, leaving body in southern Ohio dumpster

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man is recovering after being shot in southeast Columbus Friday evening, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Studer Avenue, near Roosevelt Park, around 9:45 p.m. for a reported shooting. Police say the victim, a 20-year-old man,...

Police: 1 recovering after being shot in southeast Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther delivered his State of the City Address. Ginther discussed initiatives surrounding neighborhood safety, affordability and city services. The address can be seen in the video player below. The mayor's address comes one day after he appointed Rena Shak to lead the newly...

Mayor Ginther discusses safety, affordable housing in State of the City address

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A woman was killed and another woman injured in a shooting in the Franklinton neighborhood early Thursday morning. According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers were called to the 40 block of Rodgers Avenue just before 3 a.m. on a report of a shooting. When...

Woman dead, 1 injured in Franklinton shooting; suspect charged

COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper reportedly fired a shot at a man Saturday night after a pursuit in north Columbus. Around 9:45 p.m., a trooper on Interstate 71, near milepost 116, witnessed a black Mercedes drive past, speeding. OSHP said that the trooper attempted to...

Trooper fires shot following vehicle pursuit in north Columbus; OSHP investigating

Johnstown, OH

JOHNSTOWN, Ohio — Just off State Route 62 in Johnstown, there’s a home you’ve probably never seen. It was owned by a man you’ve probably never heard of. “He’s a very decorated war here [who] lived in Johnstown,” Johnstown-Monroe School District Superintendent, Dr. Philip Wagner said.

Johnstown veteran set to receive high school diploma after 60 years

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The City of Columbus shut down a drug house in the Franklinton neighborhood after several reports of violent crime, narcotics sales, overdoses and theft over the past year. Columbus police executed an order to board up the property at 544 West Walnut Street, which is located...

City boards up house in Franklinton following reports of crime, overdoses, thefts

COLUMBUS, Ohio — During his State of the City address on Tuesday, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said public safety is his top priority and is creating new positions to make sure prevention is key. “It's the number one priority of the city. As mayor, it's my number one priority...

Ginther says public safety is top priority in State of the City address

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man who appeared on "Jeopardy!" Tuesday night put his Columbus theatre business in the spotlight. Brandon Anderson risked it all during Final Jeopardy but did not get the question right and took third place. He did walk away with $1,000 for appearing on the show.

'So much fun': Columbus man shares experience on 'Jeopardy!'

POWELL, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will be hosting “quiet hours” on April 2 for guests with sensory needs. Guests will be able to enjoy a calm and relaxed atmosphere from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. without the usual sounds and noises that can be challenging.

Columbus Zoo to host 'quiet hours' for guests with sensory needs in April

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Police: 1 killed in Hilltop shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person has died following a shooting in the Hilltop neighborhood Thursday evening. The Columbus Division of Police...

Police: 1 killed in Hilltop shooting

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