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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...
Police release photos of aggravated robbery suspect from east Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police released surveillance photos of a man suspected of aggravated robbery in east Columbus. The robbery allegedly took place in the 1000 block of East Main Street just before 9 p.m. on Sunday, according to the statement from Columbus police. ALSO | Authorities investigating...
Columbus retailer Express says 615 headquarter jobs at risk because of bankruptcy filing
Express is warning the state that all 615 workers at its two main offices in Columbus are at risk of losing their jobs because of this week's bankruptcy filing by the retailer. Express said in the filing with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services that the bankruptcy filing may result in...
Gunshot victim found at north Columbus Sheetz parking lot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A person has been hospitalized after a shooting took place on the north side of Columbus. According to Columbus police one person was shot in or near an Advance Auto Parts parking lot on East Dublin Granville Road, just west of Interstate 71. The shooting occurred around 12:45 p.m., when police […]
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...
3 vehicles broken into outside Columbus Downtown High School
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three vehicles parked outside a Columbus school were reportedly broken into and vandalized Tuesday afternoon. This comes just a day after nearly a dozen cars were broken into outside The Mall at Tuttle Crossing and another was stolen at the Columbus Zoo. A spokesperson for Columbus...
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 […]
Worthington Farmers Market gains national recognition
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Worthington Farmers Market has been voted the Best Farmers Market in the country by the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. “We are thrilled and honored to receive this recognition from USA Today 10Best,” said Annina Parini, executive director of The Worthington Partnership. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our vendors, staff, volunteers, and the entire community that supports us. It’s a validation of our commitment to providing a diverse array of high-quality products and fostering a vibrant, inclusive marketplace.”
Police: Officer crashes into shopping center sign in northwest Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus Division of Police officer was injured Tuesday evening after accidentally crashing into a sign in northwest Columbus. The sign sits in front of the Northwest Shopping Center on West Henderson Road in Columbus’ Northcrest neighborhood. Officers were called to the scene around 7:35...
Community working with police as search continues for suspect connected to death of 13-year-old in North Linden
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's been a little more than a week since Columbus police found 13-year-old Angel Diaz shot and killed in North Linden. The community continues to work with police to help get the family answers and justice as they search for a suspect. Tuesday night, members of...
Kroger still the Columbus grocery king
Data: Chain Store Guide; Note: Stores under the same brand name have been combined, e.g. Walmart and Walmart Supercenter; Chart: Axios VisualsKroger is once again the dominant grocery store chain in the Columbus area, per 2023 data from the sales-tracking firm Chain Store Guide.State of play: The Cincinnati-based chain has held the top spot for several years now.Kroger had a 40.6% market share in 2021, which slipped to 38.9% in 2022.Its market share rose to 42.9% last year, more than double the second-place competitor, Walmart.👀 Eye-popping stats: That amounts to nearly $3.5 billion in sales at 58 area Kroger stores.Dollar General (96 area stores) and Whole Foods Market (just three) have roughly the same market share, around 2%.Go deeper: Kroger and Albertsons, a western U.S. grocery chain, are selling hundreds of stores to encourage federal approval of a massive merger, Richard Collings writes for Axios Pro. (🔒)
More sunshine Thursday, big warmup this weekend
Friday: Increasing clouds, breezy, showers late, high 74. We start the day off on a chilly note, with freeze alerts in effect. We do start to warm up today, though, with highs into the lower 60s this afternoon, under mainly sunny skies. Winds will remain light. For Friday, clouds increase...
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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