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Police: 1 dead after falling at Ohio Stadium during graduation ceremony
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person died after falling at Ohio Stadium during the university’s spring commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon. A spokesperson for The Ohio State University said the person fell from the stands and died. No additional information was provided. The person was pronounced dead at 12:25 p.m....
Suspect wanted by police after shooting in east Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are looking for a suspect accused of shooting and injuring someone on Friday night. Authorities say that the shooting happened on the 3000 block of East 10th Avenue around 10:35 p.m. When officers arrived, they found an adult victim with a gunshot wound...
Columbus man accused of throwing brick through car, striking young girl in the head sentenced
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man who was accused of throwing a brick through a car, striking a young girl in the Hilltop neighborhood last year has been sentenced to prison. Brandon Roberts, 30, was charged with felonious assault and arrested by Columbus Police SWAT following the incident on Oct. 23, 2023. Roberts appeared in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas on April 29 where he pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Judge Andy Miller to four to six years in prison.
OSU graduation marked by joy, solidarity and shocking death
I hope you all had a restful weekend and got to enjoy some sun in between the clouds and rain. I certainly did and was reminded how much I love sunscreen. Ohio State's spring commencement was eventful for both joyous and tragic reasons on Sunday. Let's review. Review Session. More...
Tracking afternoon showers and storms Sunday
Sunday will start of with a few areas experiencing patchy fog. Later in the morning skies will clear and skis will be mostly cloudy. The afternoon will bring more showers and storms, with even warmer temperatures in the afternoon. Highs will reach the upper 70s. There will be a marginal risk (1/5) for severe weather. Strong winds will be the biggest threat.
Police seek new tips for 2014 murder cold case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police are asking community help in getting new information regarding a 2014 murder cold case. Authorities say that on May 8, 2014, police responded to the 200 block of Mayfair Boulevard in east Columbus, where they talked to witnesses. Those witnesses told police that Keith...
Columbus Weather: Showers, storms likely next few days
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Showers and storms moved out of Ohio on Sunday morning, but thanks to a cold front, more of that will return this afternoon, especially for areas along and east of I-71. A Marginal Risk for severe weather persists for East Ohio with gusty winds being the primary threat. The storms will weaken quickly by the evening with dry conditions for tonight.
3 injured in hit-skip crash in east Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash on I-70 on Saturday morning. Columbus police responded to the multi-vehicle crash on I-70 EB near the area of Alum Creek Drive and Livingston Avenue just after 10 a.m. on Saturday and advised that the crash was a hit-skip.
Woman, 22, dies in motorcycle crash in Westerville
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A 22-year-old woman died Wednesday afternoon after crashing a motorcycle while driving in a Westerville parking lot. According to a crash report from the Westerville Division of Police, Aubrey Yarnell was driving a Honda motorcycle east in a parking lot near St. Paul Catholic School on North State Street just before […]
More rain on the way to start the week
A southwesterly flow of moist air has kept keep skies mostly cloudy this weekend. The passage of a weak cold front will trigger a few showers and storms through late afternoon east of the I-71 corridor. Readings will top out in the upper 70s, with some breaks of sunshine.
Ohio Valley police arrest Ohio man for allegedly trafficking fentanyl
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio — A Columbus man is behind bars after Agents with the Southeast Ohio Major Crimes Task Force conducted an undercover narcotics sale in Marietta, Ohio, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. According to Officials, Emetayare Enomate, 26, used his social media account to coordinate with the undercover agents to meet on […]
Former Ohio State football player accused of multiple bank robberies indicted on 25 charges
A former Ohio State football player who was arrested last month for allegedly robbing a north Columbus bank and was named a suspect in several other robberies has been indicted on over 20 charges.
Columbus teacher reunites with students at prom after suffering a cardiac arrest in March
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Prom night at St. Charles Preparatory School was a special night for Jack Gibbons. He got to reunite with his students for the first time since March. In March, Gibbons woke up one day not feeling like himself, but went to school anyway. “I began talking...
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