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Walmart that closed in south Columbus is now auctioning off leftover retail merchandise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Need a new laptop or flat-screen TV?. The Walmart store that closed in south Columbus may be an option for you. ALSO | Walmart Supercenter managers can now make $400,000 annually. The store at 3579 South High Street closed abruptly for underperforming, and now is...
More severe storms in Columbus possible Wednesday, NWS says
Mother Nature may not be done with Columbus yet. After a stormy Tuesday night brought tornado warnings, heavy rain and a flood advisory to central Ohio, severe storms are still possible Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. ...
Police searching for more people of interest in deadly Waffle House shooting near OSU
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying four more persons of interest they want to interview in connection with a shooting near a Waffle House by Ohio State University that left a Georgia man dead. Ronald Diggs, 38, was shot and killed near...
1 killed in head-on crash near Grove City
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — One person was killed in a head-on crash with a semitrailer near Grove City Wednesday morning, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. At 8:45 a.m., a 2024 Kenworth semitrailer was heading northbound on state Route 104 south of Hibbs Road while a 2001 Ford F-150 was heading south.
Man accused of raping, killing hotel owner due in court Wednesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man accused in a "hideous" rape and homicide is expected in court Wednesday. Arthur Scott Jr. was indicted Monday on charges of aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, rape, and strangulation. He's accused of killing 61-year-old Li-Chu Lin in a hotel in north Columbus on...
First plan for Columbus school closings presented
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – For the first time, the Columbus City Schools superintendent’s task force working to decide if certain Columbus school buildings will be closed or consolidated presented its initial recommendations Tuesday night. From the turnout, it was clear that the issue – the potential of schools closing – is something many in the […]
Columbus police car chase ends with 2 people in custody, damage to multiple cruisers
Two suspects are in custody after leading Columbus police on a vehicle pursuit Tuesday that resulted in a head-on collision with a city police cruiser and damage to three other police vehicles, police said. The chase ended when the last vehicle the suspects were in crashed into a tree near...
Traffic at a standstill after crash on I-70 at I-270
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Traffic has been delayed due to a crash on a major interstate. ODOT reports that a two-vehicle crash has resulted in standstill traffic on I-70 at I-270 on the east side of Columbus. No reports of any injuries or hospitalizations were immediately available. This story...
Columbus officer accused of tampering with evidence while on duty resigns
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An officer accused of turning off his police body camera during encounters with women while on duty has resigned from the Columbus Division of Police. Nicholas Duty, 35 of Commercial Point, was placed on leave in April after a federal grand jury indicted him for tampering with evidence related to criminal investigations. Online records from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy show that he resigned on May 3 while under investigation.
Supermarket chain offering seniors 55+ a one-day discount
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Supermarket chain Kroger has announced it is holding a one-day savings event to help seniors in central Ohio. In a news release, Kroger’s Columbus Division stated that customers 55 and older can save an extra 5% on their in-store purchases on Wednesday. The offer is good at all Ohio and Ohio […]
Here are Columbus' free summer concerts for families to enjoy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Get ready for food, live music and activities. The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department on Wednesday announced the lineup of concerts for this summer. "When our community members think of summer in Columbus, they think of the high-quality festivals and concerts such as Jazz & Rib Fest that they’ve come to know and love," said Bernita Reese, director of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, in a press release. "Year after year, we continue to enhance these events to improve the experience for residents and visitors, who enjoy these free events at the beautiful parks and locations our city has to offer. We can't wait to see everyone at our events this summer."
High speed chase in Ohio ends with suspect jumping off bridge
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested one man after a high speed chase through Columbus ended with the suspect jumping off a bridge in the southeast side of the city. According to deputies at the scene, a sheriff spotted what appeared to be a reported stolen Jeep Compass near the intersection […]
After 15 years, popular food truck opens first brick & mortar restaurant
For the past 15 years, Los Potosinos has been slinging some of the best, most authentic Mexican food right out of their bright red food truck parked on E. Long St. But things have changed, for the better. Los Potosinos announced last year that they were moving to 695 E....
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