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Police searching for more persons 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...
Columbus Walmart closed for missing ‘financial expectations’ to auction off equipment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio Walmart that closed after not meeting “financial expectations” is auctioning off leftover retail equipment and merchandise, including cash registers, checkout counters, display racks, laptops and security cameras. The store at 3579 S. High St. closed in February and is hosting the liquidation auction on Friday beginning at 10 […]
Why Columbus mass evictions are not surprising
Kevin Cox is emeritus distinguished professor of geography at Ohio State University and author of "Boomtown Columbus (OSU Press)." Two recent cases of tenant eviction have put the spotlight on Columbus’ housing crisis: first the Sandridge Apartments one and second on Riverview Drive. In both instances, and significantly, planned...
Woman, 53, identified by fingerprints after falling to her death at Ohio State graduation
The woman who fell to her death during a graduation ceremony at Ohio State University has been identified. Larissa Brady, 53, was identified by her fingerprints following the tragic incident, according to the Franklin County Coroner’s Office.The incident happened at around 12.25pm on Sunday as students arrived for the ceremony in Columbus, Ohio. Brady was declared dead by medics who arrived on the scene, 10WBNS reported. The ceremony carried on as planned following the fatality.Ohio State University Police Department told The Independent that officers “do not suspect foul play or an accidental fall”.“Ohio State is grieving the death of Larissa...
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 […]
Two in custody after stolen vehicle chase from Whitehall to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two people are in custody after reportedly stealing two vehicles that hit three cruisers and leading police on a chase through Columbus that ended near South Franklinton. A police dispatcher said that Whitehall police were alerted just after 1:15 p.m. to a report of two people stealing a car. The City […]
Tornado watch or flood advisory in effect for central Ohio counties until early Wednesday
Tornado warnings for central Ohio counties have expired, but a tornado watch or a flood advisory remained in effect for the seven counties in the region until early Wednesday morning after two rounds of storm fronts moved through Tuesday. Three central Ohio counties were among 15 in the state under...
Police identify man killed in University District shooting near fairgrounds
Columbus police on Tuesday identified a man who died following a double shooting Saturday in the University District near the state fairgrounds. Jerry T. Harper Jr., 54, was pronounced dead at 1:55 a.m. Sunday after he and another person were found suffering from gunshot wounds after a Saturday night shooting, according to the Columbus Division of Police. ...
Man paralyzed in Short North police shooting files lawsuit against Columbus officers
A man paralyzed after being shot in the Short North a year ago has filed a lawsuit against the officers involved in a shooting despite admitting that bullets struck him before officers opened fire. The lawsuit was filed Monday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court on the same day the Franklin County Prosecutor's...
How new apartments Downtown will be reserved for affordable housing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A new apartment building Downtown will feature affordable units as some say the city is experiencing a housing crisis. Columbus is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and is trying to keep up with that growth through multiple projects, but it’s also dealing with a different yet related issue, […]
‘I want to know why’: Man who gave 3-year-old fatal overdose of Benadryl was previously convicted of child endangerment, police say
A 35-year-old man in Ohio allegedly gave a fatal overdose of Benadryl to a 3-year-old boy, according to authorities. Randy Mollett is facing charges of murder, reckless homicide and endangering children, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 6:18 p.m. April 13 to a report of an unresponsive child in the 6200 block of London Groveport Road in Darbydale, which is just outside Columbus.
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