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Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at independent film set in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Earlier this month, the major independent film "Down to the Felt" wrapped principal photography in central Ohio. But, while they were still in production, 10TV visited the set for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the production. "It has gone extraordinarily well," said Cullen Douglas, actor and...
Downtown Columbus Girls on the Run 5K celebrates conclusion of 10-week program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Downtown Columbus was filled with more than 1,100 girls Sunday morning for the Girls on the Run 5K. The race started at Columbus Commons with coaches and other loved ones running alongside the girls. The run is meant to be a celebration for girls from 3rd through 8th grade who finished […]
OSU Buckeyes share how faith has grounded them in football
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Buckeyes TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, and Gee Scott Jr. spent Saturday afternoon connecting with fans on a personal level. The three spoke at The Walk Foundation’s event at Upper Arlington High School. The event was free to the public, and over 700 people registered.
Police investigate bank robbery near Hilliard
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police responded to a report of a bank robbery late on Saturday morning. Authorities said the initial call came in just before noon on Saturday at the Chase bank at the 1600 block of Hilliard-Rome Road. No injuries were reported from the incident. Authorities...
Grove City High School seated athlete chasing more gold
GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) – Esther-Faith Henn will return to the state track and field meet looking to add to her collection of medals. In three previous years, competing in the seated wheelchair races, Henn has brought home seven medals including a gold in the 100-meter race. That was two years ago. As a fierce […]
Columbus Weather: Warm start to the weekend, slight chance for pop-up shower or storm
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — SATURDAY: AM Dense fog. Mostly to partly sunny skies. Slight chance for a pop-up shower/storm. High: 80. Good morning, Central Ohio! Dense fog continues in central and south Ohio with visibility under a quarter of a mile or less. Once the sun rises, the fog will burn off by the late morning. It will be a warm afternoon with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. Due to daytime heating, a pop-up shower or storm cannot be ruled out. However, most areas will be dry as we lack a strong forcing mechanism to support storms. Clear skies persist tonight with overnight lows near 60.
Ohio Emergency Management System launches real-time alert system for severe weather
In the wake of the severe storm that has ripped its way across Ohio and the Mahoning Valley, the Ohio Emergency Management System has launched a new system to better alert people of impending danger. Called the Ohio Traveler Alert System, it will send real-time alert information on billboards to...
These 7 Columbus restaurants and bars offer outdoor rooftop dining with a view
Patios are everywhere these days, and we're about to enter that sweet spot on the calendar when outdoor drinks and dining make for a perfect night. Rooftop bars and restaurants are becoming more common around Columbus, particularly as a crowning jewel for new hotels designed to lure locals as regulars and not just transient guests.
Psalm 121 can help during troubling times
Who made heaven and earth. he who keeps you will not slumber. will neither slumber nor sleep. the Lord is your shade at your right hand. Very early in the pandemic while we were still sheltering in place, I met with a couple of United Methodist colleagues on Zoom. They are also good friends of mine, the kind where we laugh and cry easily with one another. As is usual when we get together, we checked in on one another and caught up on our families and our work.
Sunny skies with very warm temperatures Sunday
Sunday continues the warming temperature trend. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s, more than 10 degrees above normal for this time of year. There is going to be plenty of sunshine to go along with these warmer temps as well. Winds will stay light today even as a weak cold front moves over the area.
Smoke shops take a hit as flavored tobacco ban upheld in Columbus
Flavored tobacco sales will remain banned in the city of Columbus and several other Franklin County cities. A Columbus judge ruled Friday that a state law prohibiting cities like Columbus from banning tobacco sales is unconstitutional.
Hell City Tattoo Festival taking over downtown Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Tattoo artists and others travel across the country to be part of America's Favorite Tattoo Festival. Hell City Tattoo Festival brings artists together to show off their skill and express their creativity on and off the canvas. Owner and Promoter Durb Morrison shares all of what you can expect in a span of this entire weekend. For more information on the festival, head to HellCity.com.
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