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Heat gives way to severe storms, damaging winds Wednesday in Columbus, NWS says
Summer continues to inch closer, and with it comes an increased chance of stormy days. Wednesday might be one of those days, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. One or more rounds of storms are possible starting Wednesday night, and some of them may be strong or severe. Damaging winds are...
Multiple murder trials are starting in Franklin County this week. Here's what we know.
Four unrelated homicide trials were expected to begin this week in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, although one was continued on Monday. The cases include a third trial for a woman accused of helping to plan a killing, a shooting inside a popular Far West Side gym and a stabbing death. Juries hearing the cases were expected to be seated on Monday in each case. ...
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 U.S. 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 US-23 just south of the Interstate 270 exit. There, a black 2024 Nissan Pathfinder was heading […]
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.
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...
Gas prices rise in Columbus for second straight week ahead of Memorial Day weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Average gasoline prices in Columbus rose 5.8 cents per gallon over the last week, averaging $3.62 for a gallon of regular unleaded on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 500 stations in Columbus. Prices in Columbus are 7.8 cents per gallon lower than a month...
Authorities ask community for tips to solve 2022 homicide
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers are asking for the community's assistance to solve the case of a homicide from 2022. Police responded to a report of a shooting at the 1000 block of Marland Drive on December 8, 2022. Medics pronounced 37-year-old Branden...
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.
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 […]
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- […]
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