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Columbus City Schools could close up to 20 schools. Here's what to know about each of them
This month the Superintendent's Community Facilities Task Force presented a plan where up to 20 possible Columbus school buildings face the possibility of closure under nine different recommended scenarios. While there are nine proposals, some are alternates of each other and the Board of Education may or may not approve...
Construction worker hit by car, road closed in South Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A portion of State Route 23 was closed Sunday night after reports of a construction worker being hit by a car, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said. The accident happened at approximately 9:08 p.m. on SR-23 just south of the Interstate 270 exit. There, a black 2024 Nissan Pathfinder was heading […]
Unaccompanied teens banned at Columbus Taco Fest, security doubled after fights on Saturday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On day two of the Columbus Taco Fest, festivalgoers enjoyed a variety of tacos, live music and activities at Genoa Park. Those paying attention may have noticed more security guards stationed across the festival and more police cars sitting out front. There were also new signs at the entrance, alerting visitors that you must be 18 or older to enter.
Columbus Weather: Hot start to the week followed by midweek storms
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Good Monday morning! Get ready for the heat! We warmed up to 88 yesterday and we will likely get a little hotter today and tomorrow. MONDAY: Mostly sunny, high 90. TONIGHT: Mostly clear, low 65. TUESDAY: Sunshine & afternoon clouds, stray rain possible, high 90.
Authorities searching for theft suspects near Polaris
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are asking the community to help them track down two suspects in a theft case from April. Authorities said a woman's wallet was stolen while she was at dinner in the 1800 block of Polaris Parkway on April 26 around 8 p.m. Just...
Hot, summer-like start to week; storms arrive midweek
We continue our stretch of hot, summer-like temperatures on this Monday, with highs warming to the upper 80s to near 90 this afternoon. We’ll see mostly sunny skies, with only a few clouds out during the afternoon, and just a light wind. Luckily, humidity remains mostly pleasant, just nearing a “muggy” feel.
In Ohio, gun rights supporters and gun control advocates agree on one thing
As two children played and hopped along a sofa, a loud bang punctuated the relative silence of a Columbus West Side living room before the shouting began. "Is that gun powder?" yelled one of three adults after they rushed into the room. "Where is it?" someone said before a man...
U.S. Marshals Service arrests wanted fugitive in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A wanted fugitive is in custody after an arrest was made early Friday morning in Columbus. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office apprehended De Tronne Marshall-Dennis, after it was discovered he was still in the Columbus area. […]
Police still searching for suspects in north Columbus double murder
For earlier reports of this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Police are seeking assistance in solving the murder of two men who were gunned down in north Columbus during the winter of 2022. On Dec. 8, 2022, officers responded to the 1000 block of Marland Drive in the Maize-Morse neighborhood […]
Police: Pedestrian hit by car in northwest Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person is seriously hurt after they were struck by a vehicle on the city's northwest side early Sunday morning, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers were called to the intersection of West Henderson Road and Wendys Drive just after midnight on reports of...
10-year master plan being developed for Columbus parks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A decades-long master plan to decide the direction of parks in the city is in the works. The Columbus Recreation and Parks 2025-2035 Master Plan Project will help to set a vision for the department, said Craig Murphy, deputy director of capital, conservation and strategy. “We use it for planning short- […]
Ohio Village to close for two years for renovations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This summer will be residents’ last chance to visit Ohio Village in its current form before an “ambitious” and “comprehensive” renovation will close the history museum for two years. The Ohio History Connection launched a renovation project called “Campus 2.OH” to enhance and expand its spaces. After the Ohio State Fair […]
Columbus company targets immigrants to fill open positions, offers English classes at work
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A central Ohio company is teaching its employees how to speak English before their shifts as many new hires are immigrants and cannot speak the language. "Do you think people in central Ohio would be surprised by what's happening in their own backyards when it...
4 arrests made at DUI checkpoint near west Columbus on Friday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Franklin County DUI Task Force has released results from a sobriety checkpoint conducted within Prairie Township on Friday. The checkpoint was set up on Norton Road from 8 p.m. on Friday to 12:30 a.m. on Saturday. Of the 457 vehicles came through the checkpoint during that time, 165 were checked.
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