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2 arrested, charged following Ohio State protest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two Ohio State students were arrested following an on-campus protest over the conflict in Gaza Tuesday. Hana El Nemr, 20, has been studying political science and journalism at OSU since 2022, and Yousuf Munir, 21, is a third-year sociology student and activist for climate justice.
23 year old Italian restaurant could be demolished to make way for Chick-fil-A
It appears as if Worthington is trading chicken parmesan for chicken sandwiches, but it’s unclear when exactly that will happen. According to Franklin County auditor’s office and property records, Chick-fil-A recently purchased the Worthington Buca di Beppo for $2.5 million, officially closing the deal on April 17. The submitted plans to the City of Worthington include a total demolition to make way for the popular Atlanta-based chicken chain, constructing a new 5,000 square-foot restaurant, complete with two drive-thru lanes.
Cumberland store is one of 35 Family Dollar sites the chain has closed in Ohio
CUMBERLAND − Family Dollar is closing 35 stores and laying off 265 employees in Ohio this month, including the store in Cumberland. The store was at 349 N. Cambridge St. A WARN layoff notice to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said that some, if not all, employees were set to be laid off by April 20.
Community working with police as search continues for suspect connected to death of 13-year-old in North Linden
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's been a little more than a week since Columbus police found 13-year-old Angel Diaz shot and killed in North Linden. The community continues to work with police to help get the family answers and justice as they search for a suspect. Tuesday night, members of...
Former Ohio State guard Scotty Middleton chooses transfer destination
Former Ohio State guard Scotty Middleton is ready to submit his change of address form with the post office. Middleton played quite a bit for the Buckeyes last season as a freshman and showed flashes of what made him a highly regarded prospect when former OSU coach Chris Holtmann landed him in the 2022 class. As with every year, the transfer portal became tempting for the young freshman and he jumped into it after a 2023-2024 season that did not go as well as many would have wanted in Columbus.
Dozens facing housing worries after Riverview eviction notices
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Dozens in a Columbus neighborhood are not sure where they are going to live after some received eviction notices from the new property owner and others have gotten word they’ll need to be out later this spring. They live on Riverview Drive which is right next to NBC4’s studios. The Riverview […]
$200,000 winning Powerball lottery ticket sold in Willoughby: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $129 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout Ohio, including right here in Northeast Ohio. A ticket worth $200,000 was purchased at Lost Nation Convenient in...
The housing market's victims
Central Ohio's housing costs are high - in money and sometimes in humanity. Evidence seems to arrive daily that the area's housing market is punishing for those in need of affordable apartments. Forced out. My colleague Danae King reported this week that Franklin County evictions rose to a 20-year high...
Harold Nibert Was High On Cocaine When He Crashed, Killing 5
The Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker previously identified the victims of the crash — all from Delaware, Ohio — as follows, as Daily Voice reported at the time:. Harold Nibert, 55-years-old. Bradley Scott Thivener, 47-years-old. Krystal May, 36-years-old. Amanda Dawson, 33-years-old. Amanda's son, Kullen Dawson, 7-months-old. Nibert...
Homicide rates decline in Columbus and across country during first quarter of 2024
View the player above for previous coverage. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Cities across America are experiencing declines in homicides at the fastest pace in decades, with the number of homicides in Columbus falling more than 50% compared with the first quarter of last year. Nationwide, homicides dropped nearly 20% from January through mid-April compared with […]
Pataskala house fire destroys home also hit by February tornado
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A home in rural Pataskala will likely be a total loss after a fire Tuesday night. This fire comes two months after tornadoes tore through the same neighborhood in February. Fire crews from West Licking Joint Fire District responded, having to haul water in to fight...
Ohio senior charged with armed robbery may be victim in online scam
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Ohio authorities said a 74-year-old woman charged with armed robbery of a credit union is actually a victim of an online scam who may have been trying to solve her financial problems, according to her relatives. Police in Fairfield Township, north of Cincinnati. said Ann Mayers...
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