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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Staffing has been a concern of the Columbus Division of Fire for months as the division numbers remained stagnant while the city grew. For the first time in the division's history, the city had not one, but two classes graduate on Friday. In total, nearly 70 firefighters will join the ranks.

Columbus Division of Fire hosts historic graduation classes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Thousands of residents could see their medical debt disappear under a new plan by Columbus City Council. Council President Shannon Hardin and President Pro Tem Rob Dorans will host a public hearing Monday on the legislation which would authorize the City of Columbus to enter into a contract with nonprofit RIP Medical Debt. The organization works with cities across the country to relieve medical debt for the low-income.

Columbus City Council to hear company's plan to eliminate medical debt for low-income residents

California State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Breeze Airways has launched a new nonstop destination from the Columbus airport to California just in time for spring break. The low-cost airway is now offering a direct flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. The flight to...

Breeze Airways launches new nonstop flight from Columbus to California

POWELL, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has regained its accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) after losing it in late 2021. The zoo announced Monday morning it was granted full accreditation. “I’m proud of our team, staff and board of directors. We have accomplished...

Columbus Zoo regains full accreditation from AZA

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Aethereal Jest Arts Council has entered the central Ohio art scene with its debut theatrical production "Community Theatre Triple Feature - Volume One." “Our ultimate goal is to get into all areas of art, not just theatre, but this is the area I know the most about so that’s where we started,” said Brian Palmer, the executive director of Aethereal Jest as well as one of the two directors of their first production.

New community theatre project takes stage for first time in downtown Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Early Monday evening a building that was evacuated since Saturday night due to a chimney collapse was deemed safe and was allowed to re-open. According to Deputy Director of Building and Zoning, Tony Celebrezze, the building in the Olde Town East neighborhood was inspected Monday and it was determined to be structurally safe.

Olde Town East building deemed safe after chimney collapsed during wind event Saturday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Authorities say 44 year-old Shane Henderson died after his boat overturned Saturday on Hoover Reservoir. It happened during a fishing tournament he helped plan – his friend from high school says he died doing what he loved. The water at Hoover Reservoir Tuesday was calm...

Friend of Columbus fisherman and father who drowned says he died doing what he loved

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two people were injured during a shooing in the North Hilltop neighborhood Tuesday night. The Columbus Division of Police said the shooting happened in the 200 block of North Hague Avenue around 9 p.m. Both victims, a male and a female, were taken to Grant Medical...

2 in critical condition after North Hilltop shooting

Ohio State

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 — Looking for places to visit in Columbus this spring? Many Columbus restaurants, businesses and hotels received a nod from Forbes in a recent spring trip article. Forbes contributor Katie Chang wrote about a recent trip to Columbus where she visited a few popular downtown spots. In...

'Hidden gem in plain sight': Forbes names Columbus a spring trip location

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man was sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to two charges in the death of another man at Bicentennial Park in 2020. Emmanuel Bridges, 33, was sentenced to 18 to 23 ½ years for involuntary manslaughter and aggravated robbery. On Sept. 6,...

Columbus man sentenced in 2020 robbery, fatal stabbing at Bicentennial Park

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The body of a boater who went missing at Hoover Reservoir after their boat capsized Saturday afternoon has been located, according to police. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said two people went missing while participating in a fishing tournament after high winds caused their boat to capsize just after 2 p.m. One boater was rescued and is OK, while the other was missing for more than a day before their body was discovered.

Police: Body of boater who went missing at Hoover Reservoir located

Franklin County, OH

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Tuesday for more than a dozen robberies in Franklin County. According to Franklin County Prosecutor Gary Tyack, 25-year-old Raylin Jarrett faced several robbery charges stemming from 13 incidents in 2021. On March 31, Jarrett was...

Columbus man sentenced after pleading guilty to 13 robberies in Franklin County

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two 15-year-olds are facing charges related to a disturbance that led to a shooting outside of a bingo hall in southeast Columbus Saturday afternoon. Two officers on scene were working special duty outside of B33 Bingo in the 3300 block of Refugee Road just before 2 p.m.

Teens charged after disturbance led to shooting involving officers in southeast Columbus parking lot

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is kicking off the spring season with its annual Eggs, Paws and Claws event. This year’s event will take place on April 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature egg-citing activities for families. Children will...

Columbus Zoo hosting annual spring event: Eggs, Paws and Claws

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Police identified the 23-year-old man killed in a shooting at a gym on the city's west side Tuesday night. Police dispatchers received a call about a shooting at the Esporta Fitness gym off of Hilliard Rome Road, around 8:45 p.m. Arriving officers...

Police release identity of man killed in shooting at west Columbus gym

Zanesville, OH

COLUMBUS, Ohio — An AMBER Alert issued for two children reported missing out of Zanesville has been canceled. The two boys, 1-year-old Kale Clark and 3-year-old Iszak Shamblin, were both located after nearly three hours, according to the Zanesville Police Department. The alert was issued after an unlocked vehicle...

AMBER Alert for 2 boys missing out of Zanesville canceled

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police said a man was seriously injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in east Columbus Sunday morning. Officers responded to the 5500 block of Hibernia Drive shortly before 7 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police located a man behind one...

Police: Man injured in east Columbus shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus woman is sharing her experience after she said her puppy was mishandled by a dog sitter. Lindsey Drahos loves her fur babies, so when she saw her Pomeranian named Rocky being treated poorly, she was angry and disappointed. Rocky and his big brother, a...

Columbus woman seeks justice after claiming her dog was mishandled

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Almost two years ago, an explosion at the Yenkin-Majestic Paint facility on Leonard Avenue killed one person and injured eight others. The explosion also rocked nearby homes in the area that still have damage. On Wednesday night, residents met at the Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church...

Residents impacted by Yenkin-Majestic plant explosion create list of demands

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The man accused of getting into a residence hall and approaching a girl while she was taking a shower was taken into custody, according to police. The Ohio State University Police Department sent out a safety notice Friday regarding the incident that happened on Wednesday. Joshua Arrowood, 30, tailgated behind students to get into Scott House Residence Hall around 12:15 p.m., according to Franklin County Municipal Court documents.

Police: Man accused of approaching girl in Ohio State residence hall shower in custody

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When it comes to white supremacist activity, Ohio ranks third on the list. That’s the assessment from a new report released by the Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism. Specifically, the ADL documented 167 white supremacist events in 2022. Those events took place in 33 states, with Ohio being on the list for the third most active state.

Report: White supremacist activity on rise in Ohio, across U.S.

Dublin, OH

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Better Business Bureau is warning central Ohio residents of fake calls claiming to be Dublin police dispatch. In the scam, residents are being targeted and called from a caller ID displayed as “Dublin Dispatch.” When residents answer the call, the person impersonating a police officer tells them that they missed a court date or jury duty.

BBB warns central Ohio residents of scam calls claiming to be Dublin police

COLUMBUS, Ohio — During his State of the City address, Mayor Andrew Ginther praised how lateral transfers are bringing new police officers to Columbus. “Another viable pipeline for welcoming new talent. At our current rate, we'll have more officers next year than ever before in our city's history,” Ginther said.

After 5 months, nearly a third of lateral transfers into Columbus police have left

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 Grove City man was arrested after leading sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed pursuit through Fayette, Madison, Pickaway and Franklin counties Friday afternoon, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff's office received a report that someone with a warrant was in a...

Sheriff: Grove City man arrested after crashing into cruiser, leading deputies on pursuit

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!'

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After-school enrichment program providing kids with safe environment in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Every day after school, some Columbus City School students walk back into a building — not for class but for an after-school enrichment...

After-school enrichment program providing kids with safe environment in Columbus

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