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Columbus man charged with murder in Waffle House shooting; police seek persons of interest
Police have named a suspect and are searching for three additional persons of interest in a brawl that escalated to a fatal shooting outside a Waffle House near the Ohio State University campus. A warrant was issued Wednesday for the arrest of Jaquan Curry, 19, of Columbus, who has been...
Ohio man convicted in shootings after IDing himself to doorbell camera, leaving wallet behind
It took a Franklin County jury about five hours to convict a man after doorbell camera video showed him introducing himself before shooting into his girlfriend's parents' home, less than an hour before fatally shooting a man in an unrelated incident. Dwight Turner Jr., 35, faced a murder charge in...
Columbus man arrested on drug charges in Marietta
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A Columbus man is facing felony drug charges after authorities say they found with more than 60 grams of fentanyl in Marietta. According to a news release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Emetayare Jones Enomate was arrested by the Southeast Ohio Major Crimes Task Force after agents conducted a $3,000 drug buy with him on May 1.
Columbus is in for a rainy weekend, NWS forecast states
This year's April showers appear to have brought May showers, instead of the flowers promised in the common proverb. At least, that's the case for this weekend. There's an increasing chance of rain and thunderstorms as Friday continues, especially after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Overall, there's a 60% chance of precipitation Friday afternoon.
Multi-million dollar bond for Ohio man charged in lethal Benadryl murder of 3-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man who served eight years in prison for child endangerment was given a $2 million bond on Friday for his alleged role in the death of a three-year-old child. Randy Mollett, 35, was issued the bond while arraigned in Franklin County Municipal Court on Friday on a murder charge after […]
Landlord that booted immigrants near OSU also displacing dozens of Northwest Columbus families
When Sheryl Brown read a recent article in The Columbus Dispatch about a new landlord booting hundreds of immigrant tenants near Ohio State University, she thought: “That’s just like what’s happening on my street!”. Brown, a project manager, has lived with her family for 18 years in...
5th officer in Columbus Police Drug Cartel Unit 'subject' of FBI investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — ABC 6 On Your Side investigates is looking into more possible fallout of a federal investigation into the former Columbus Police Drug Cartel Unit. Since September of 2021, federal agents arrested four officers who worked on that narcotics team. Marco Merino and John Kotchkoski have already been found guilty of stealing kilos of fentanyl, trafficking the drugs and taking bribes.
Licking County Crime Stoppers offering $1,000 reward for information on 2 theft suspects
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest for two theft incidents in Newark. Two different shoplifting incidents happened in March, according to Newark police. The first theft happened on March 6 when a white male...
Dino Tripodis talks about his exit from Sunny 95, and his new movie "Down to the Felt"
Dino Tripodis has been a fixture on the Columbus radio airwaves at Sunny 95 for nearly 30 years. At the end of last month though that run came to an end as Saga Communications made sweeping changes to some of their stations here in Columbus. So what's next for Dino?...
Former Ohio State football player suspected in multiple bank robberies indicted on 25 charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Ohio State football player suspected in multiple bank robberies was indicted on more than two dozen charges on Thursday. Franklin County Court of Common Pleas records say 25-year-old Marcus Williamson was indicted on 25 charges, including 18 counts of robbery. The indictment says the alleged crimes started in March and ended in April.
Popular global chain files to take over now-closed Short North restaurant + bar
Last July, a Short North restaurant and bar closed following a lawsuit filed by the landlord. The establishment, called Julep, was mostly known for cocktails and elevated barfare. But according to city permits, guests probably won’t be ordering a gin & tonic or gourmet hotdog from the spot that’s taking over.
Changes that are coming soon to Downtown Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus is a rapidly developing city and with that growth a variety of projects are coming soon to Downtown. A February study released by the Bank of America Institute showed Columbus is the fastest growing city in the country. Keeping up with that rapid growth, multiple projects throughout the city will help facilitate […]
Columbus Weather: Warm, humid Friday ahead; rain, storms are moving in later
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Good Friday morning! Grab the umbrella and keep it handy for today, this weekend, and next week. FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy, scattered rain/storms, high 81. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, scattered rain/storms, low 62. SATURDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy, scattered rain/storms, high 78. SUNDAY: Partly to...
Magistrate recommends penalty of $19.8M against Latitude Five25 owners for asbestos violations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County Magistrate has recommended a civil penalty of $19.8 million against the owners and property manager of Latitude Five25 in Columbus. Franklin County Common Pleas Court Magistrate Jennifer Hunt recommended imposing the penalty Thursday against Boruch Drillman and Paxe Latitude LP, a limited partnership that Drillman fully controls, and a property management company, Aloft Management LLC.
Wet, mild pattern setting up for Columbus area
It has been a gloomy, but above normal day again today, with high temps running above normal in the middle 70s. Tonight, expect chances of showers and a few rumbles early, it does appear that showers will weaken after midnight with a few isolated showers possible toward morning with lows in the lower 60s.
Columbus approves $700k to help displaced residents evacuated apartment complex
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Several months after an east side apartment complex with a history of issues was evacuated, hundreds of its former residents still have not found permanent housing. “This is an enormous project, it’s a crisis,” said Steve Skovensky, Chief Programs Officer with Community Shelter Board (CSB). CSB helped former Colonial Village residents […]
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