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Man indicted, accused of killing 14-year-old boy in Columbus in 2022
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A grand jury indicted a Mansfield man on charges of aggravated murder and murder in the death of a 14-year-old Chillicothe boy in 2022. Brylan Butcher, 14, was found dead on March 5, 2022, in an alley behind Eureka Avenue in the Hilltop neighborhood. His...
Ohio bar goes viral for its 30 and up only policy on weekends
GROVEPORT, Ohio — A bar in Ohio is going viral for its new minimum age requirement policy on weekends. Donerick's Pub, located in Groveport outside of Columbus, posted to its Facebook page earlier this month about its new age policy. The post said that starting that weekend, they will...
'You-pick' strawberry season has arrived in central Ohio, despite bad spring weather
Unlike in the fall, Ohioans wait for the arrival of just one color every spring − red. As in the strawberries that are getting brighter and brighter as pick-your-own season arrives across the state. ...
Historical Columbus sites face demolition
A downtown block of High Street and a unique bakery building in Driving Park made this year's Preservation Ohio list of the most endangered historic sites in the state.Why it matters: The list seeks to draw attention to important sites facing neglect and demolition.State of play: Preservation Ohio has published the annual list since 1993 and claims the attention has helped save several buildings, including the Athenaeum on North Fourth Street.Driving the news: This year's list includes 14 properties, ranging from a one-room schoolhouse in Akron to a rural museum honoring A.B. Graham, an Ohioan who founded the 4-H program.Threat...
Wrong-way driver that struck police allegedly had suspended license, was under influence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The driver accused of striking a Columbus police cruiser while driving the wrong way was allegedly under the influence and had a suspended license. David Becker, 62, faces charges of aggravated vehicular assault with alcohol after allegedly going down South Champion Avenue the wrong way, narrowly missing a police cruiser.
Columbus police faces recruiting challenge amid city's growing population
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — As the City of Columbus has grown in recent years, the number of sworn officers serving within the Columbus Division of Police has gotten smaller, according to population data and new city records obtained by ABC6 News. The situation has created varying levels of concern...
Pickaway Court of Common Pleas News
Cases recently adjudicated before Pickaway Court of Common Pleas Judge P. Randall Knece: Harry C. Horn, 44, of 3206 B Ave., Columbus, pleaded guilty to a Violation of Community Control. Disposition: Community Control extended two years, ordered to complete inpatient program Abby Huggins, 64, of 333 Wood Lane, Circleville, pleaded guilty to Theft. Disposition: PSI ordered ...
Columbus dessert concepts team up to release Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches, this weekend only
Two popular Columbus dessert spots are teaming up to create one must-try treat this weekend. For the second year in a row, Rose Dough Donuts is teaming up with Little Ladies Soft Serve to offer Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches. Made by filling Rose Dough’s brioche donuts with creamy Little Ladies...
Legacy of Brown v. Board in Columbus schools
Friday marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which outlawed racial segregation in public schools.Why it matters: This was a major milestone in the Civil Rights Movement and paved the way for integration in Columbus schools, though systemic inequities in American education still persist, seven decades later.Flashback: Columbus City Schools and other districts remained segregated for years after the ruling as integration efforts faced significant resistance.The turning point came in 1977 when trailblazing federal judge Robert Duncan ruled the local school board was illegally maintaining segregated schools.Columbus challenged the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, which upheld Duncan's ruling.A new school busing program launched in 1979 with mostly peaceful results.Yes, but: Integration drove many white families to the suburbs over the following decades, furthering a racial and economic divide.Columbus ended the busing program in 1996 in favor of a neighborhood school model.The big picture: Local officials are still reckoning with past discriminatory policies like redlining and community destruction to build highways.Go deeper
Treetop canopy overlooking greenery and wildlife to open at central Ohio park
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) – A 55-foot treetop canopy overlooking greenery and wildlife is set to open in Reynoldsburg. “The Canopy Walk” at Blacklick Woods Metro Park, located at 6975 E. Livingston Ave., will open to the public after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday. Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks encourage the public to come […]
Families shaken following Linden homicide case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Families in a Linden neighborhood are heartbroken Tuesday after another violent loss in their community. An 18-year-old was killed and another kid hurt in a shooting on Brentnell Avenue. Jennifer Richardson says she's still shaken after the gunfire at her apartment complex on Monday night....
Top Transfers: Broad Street commercial building sells for $3.7 million
The following transactions are the top residential and commercial property transfers for Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield and Licking counties as reported to auditors' offices from April 29 to May 3. Listings are as follows: Price; township/city; address; sale date. The seller and buyer are also listed for non-residential transfers. Franklin County's...
Columbus Weather: Thursday brings a break from the rain
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Good Thursday morning! It has been a couple of very wet days with rain & storms. Thankfully we will get a break from the rain today. THURSDAY: Early patchy fog, partly cloudy, high 78. TONIGHT: Scattered rain arriving, low 62. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy, scattered rain...
A tale of two schools: Columbus City Schools board highlights potential for consolidation
Columbus City School board members pitched school consolidation during a media tour on Tuesday, highlighting the district's past and what its future could hold under proposals for potential closures. The media tour came just a week after Columbus City Schools Board of Education heard from the Superintendent's Community Facilities Task Force, which recommended...
Nice Thursday, rain returns to end week
After several gloomy days in Central Ohio, today will be much nicer! We’re looking at dry conditions most of the day, with just partly cloudy skies. Highs warm to the upper 70s with just a light wind. Then, after sunset and overnight, a few isolated showers begin to roll in.
Victims of car thefts in Columbus detail financial and emotional strain
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — WSYX is tracking multiple violent car crashes that happened back to back this week in Columbus. One of those crashes killed a 14-year-old girl. Haleigh Abshire died when two cars collided, causing a fiery scene. It happened on West Mound Street and Highland Avenue Tuesday afternoon.
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