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Man arrested in south Columbus bus stop killing
View a previous report in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Police have arrested a man they believe killed another man at a south Columbus bus stop in late March. Columbus police arrested 35-year-old Joshua Hunt on Wednesday for the death of 61-year-old Dwayne Dowdell. Dowdell died after he was found bleeding from […]
Man accused of stabbing police officer in head scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man accused of stabbing a Mifflin Township police officer in the head multiple times is expected to be in court on Wednesday. Bryan Benjamin, 36, will be arraigned in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court on attempted murder, felony assault, resisting arrest, and obstructing official business charges.
How much would it cost to finish Columbus sidewalks? You could buy an MLB team for less
Across uneven terrain, over rocks, under trees and at times through patches of mud and dirt. It's a path that might sound fun to hikers. But without sidewalks along Cooke Road in Columbus' Clintonville neighborhood, it's one of two routes brothers Elliot and Henry Meyer can take home from their school bus stop every afternoon.
Two students arrested during Palestine protest at Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two Ohio State University students were arrested during a pro-Palestine protest on campus Tuesday afternoon. Nearly seven months into the Israel-Hamas war, students gathered on Ohio State’s medical campus to call for the university to disclose its investments in Israeli companies and assets. Videos posted to social media showed a peaceful […]
Columbus Weather: Early morning frost Thursday; mild, sunny afternoon ahead
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Good Thursday morning! Chilly this morning with frost and temperatures dipping into the lower 30s, especially across Northern Ohio. THURSDAY: AM frost, mostly sunny, high 61. TONIGHT: Mostly clear, low 39. FRIDAY: Early sun then more clouds, scattered evening rain, high 73. SATURDAY: Few early...
VIDEO: Dog ‘took a jog’ on busy Columbus highway over the weekend
COLUMBUS (WXIX) - A sable German Shepherd is now being taken care of after she was hit by a vehicle over the weekend on Interstate 670 in Columbus. According to the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center, a good samaritan witnessed the incident and called the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for help. Deputies located the injured dog and took her to the shelter for treatment.
Homicide rates decline in Columbus and across country during first quarter of 2024
View the player above for previous coverage. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Cities across America are experiencing declines in homicides at the fastest pace in decades, with the number of homicides in Columbus falling more than 50% compared with the first quarter of last year. Nationwide, homicides dropped nearly 20% from January through mid-April compared with […]
Drug Take Back Day: how to dispose of unwanted prescription medication
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and several places across central Ohio are providing drop-off events and locations for those wanting to get rid of their unwanted medication. Held by the Drug Enforcement Agency twice a year, collection areas are helping those in the community who want to safely […]
Pickaway Court of Common Pleas Sentences Five Offenders on Various Charges
In a recent session at the Court of Common Pleas, Judge P. Randall Knece presided over the sentencing of five individuals, each facing different charges. Here’s a breakdown of the cases:. Jesse W. Harmon, 30. Address: Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH. Charge(s): Fleeing & Eluding. Disposition: 24 months in prison,...
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