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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.

A 17-year-old girl died early Monday morning after being stabbed during a dispute at a Northeast Side business. Columbus police said Halia Culbertson was found around 11:45 p.m. Sunday outside the 161 Carryout, located at 5691 Emporium Square, located off of Cleveland Avenue, with at least one stab wound. Culbertson was rushed to OhioHealth Riverside Medical Center in critical condition but died at 12:24 a.m. Monday. ...

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...

David A. Reid told Columbus police he beat 55-year-old Marcus Ware to death in self-defense in 2020 when Ware came to Reid’s boarding house on the South Side. On Monday, a jury in Franklin County Common Pleas Court appeared to side with Reid's version of events, finding the 54-year-old not guilty of two...

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control shows an increase in the number of children being diagnosed with autism.

A popular Ohio-based restaurant chain recently opened another new location, and it's already getting great reviews from local patrons. Read on to learn more. On Thursday, March 16, 2023, the rising Ohio restaurant chain Ox-B's celebrated the grand opening of its newest Buckeye state location in Westerville, according to local reports.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — When the call came into ABC6 On Your Side Problem Solvers of hundreds of dumped medical files inside recycling bins in north Columbus, Problem Solvers Lisa Rantala and Andy Harper headed straight to the scene. "We have boxes and boxes and boxes of files," Harper...

A vehicle ran over a teen and hit a police officer in Columbus, prompting a second officer to shoot his gun at the driver Saturday afternoon.

Police and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources crews began searching the reservoir after strong winds Saturday capsized the boat just after 2 p.m.

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.

"Driving on public roadways is a privilege and individuals that engage in at-risk behavior must be held accountable," said City Manager Quincy Pope Sr.

Natalie Bell was thinking about a career in art after college when a welding class and a delivery of four pizzas changed her career trajectory.  “I was taking a delivery out to a construction site and I met an ironworker who I was taking the delivery to,” said Bell, who lives in Columbus, Ohio. “I […] The post Help wanted: Women needed for U.S. chips manufacturing plan to succeed appeared first on Rhode Island Current.

With the higher cost of living thanks to rising inflation, everyone could do with some bargains, so check out these five must-visit thrift stores in Columbus, Ohio. With their eclectic mix of pre-loved items, thrift stores can offer hidden gems waiting to be discovered. From vintage band t-shirts to designer handbags, thrift stores offer a treasure trove of possibilities - and a fun shopping experience like no other.

The only thing Ohio State fans love more than getting a new commitment in the offseason is getting two at the same time.  On Monday, four-star offensive linemen Devontae Armstrong and Deontae Armstrong both formally committed to Ohio State. The twins from St. Edward High School both rank among ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A retired teacher from Whetstone High School is helping spread joy to children in the Linden community – one Easter basket at a time. Marylou Posey, who grew up in Linden, has been making Easter baskets for children for 38 years. She said she gets great joy out of putting them together for children in the community.

Gahanna is getting a new fried chicken place. Hot Chicken Takeover is a growing chain that started in Columbus, Ohio and that aims to serve Ohioans Nashville-style hot chicken.

COLUMBUS – U.S. Marshals’ Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), along with the Columbus Police SWAT team and K-9 Unit arrested a Columbus man accused of killing a Circleville man. Police said Malike D. Miller, 22, is charged with first-degree murder for shooting Jared Porter, 23, on March 3 at a Sheetz store on the 3000 block of South Hamilton Road in Columbus. Porter was taken to an area hospital in critical condition. Despite receiving life-saving medical care, police said, Porter succumbed to his injuries. SOFAST apprehended Miller on Friday in the 1700 block of Shanley Drive, Columbus and he was taken to the Franklin County Jail. Columbus SOFAST is a fugitive-focused, U.S. Marshals Service-led task force consisting of local, state and federal authorities.

On March 25, Future and a bevy of performers, including Mariah the Scientist, G Herbo, Don Toliver and Dess Dior, took to the stage at Nationwide Arena in Columbus as part of the rapper's One Big Party Tour. Keep scrolling for everything we saw during the Future and Friends show...

(Original interview recorded in 1997) She never planned to write a memoir. And after she did she never expected anybody to read it. But they read it alright, her memoir became a bestseller. The book sold so well that her publisher sent her all the way to Dayton, Ohio to do a book signing. That's how Nuala ended up doing a radio show with me here at WYSO.

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — St. Edward’s shuffling on the offensive line could benefit Ohio State. Brothers Devontae and Deontae Armstrong had played offensive line, defensive line and tried different spots on both sides as they came up the last two years at St. Edward. On Monday, they announced their commitment to the Buckeyes as part of the 2024 recruiting class.