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Man accused of giving haircut against victim’s will during kidnapping, robbery
According to a Columbus police incident report, a man traveled to Zanesville with another man to pick up two others. They all returned to a parking lot near Trillium Lane in Reynoldsburg, where the victim said he was repeatedly tased and forced back into the rear of his 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Ohio State faculty adviser: Student protest arrests show start of 'A wave of repression'
Two Ohio State University students were arrested Tuesday and charged with misdemeanor criminal trespassing during an on-campus demonstration. Ohio State University police officers arrested the students at Meiling Hall, a classroom and administrative building near the Wexner Medical Center, according to police reports. About 60 individuals had gathered to protest the Hamas-Israel war...
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...
Police: At least 10 cars broken into outside Tuttle Mall
COLUMBUS, Ohio — At least 10 cars were reportedly broken into outside the Mall at Tuttle Crossing Monday afternoon. Police say one suspect was detained after a pursuit that ended in downtown Columbus. Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called to the mall around 4:40 p.m. for...
New Hilltop computer center aims to change young lives
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A crucial push is underway in the Hilltop. The Boys & Girls Club is leading an effort to provide internet access to kids and families in that community. The Connected Learning Center will provide an educational outlet that many in that community indicate will be...
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...
MOUTON cocktail bar in Short North announces it's closing
MOUTON, a popular Short North cocktail bar, announced its permanent closure in an Instagram post Tuesday. The bar is closing after its lease was not renewed to make way for a new development next door, the post said. "After over a decade of laughter, camaraderie and unforgettable memories, we must...
23 year old Italian restaurant could be demolished to make way for Chick-fil-A
It appears as if Worthington is trading chicken parmesan for chicken sandwiches, but it’s unclear when exactly that will happen. According to Franklin County auditor’s office and property records, Chick-fil-A recently purchased the Worthington Buca di Beppo for $2.5 million, officially closing the deal on April 17. The submitted plans to the City of Worthington include a total demolition to make way for the popular Atlanta-based chicken chain, constructing a new 5,000 square-foot restaurant, complete with two drive-thru lanes.
Cooler Wednesday, frost alerts for tonight
Rain has cleared the region, and drier, albeit colder air is settling in. Expect cloud coverage most of the morning, before clouds slowly begin to break into the afternoon and evening. Highs drop back to the middle 50s this afternoon, with a slight breeze. Freeze alerts then take effect tonight,...
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.
City of Columbus offers free services to help residents stick to their financial goals
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's National Financial Literacy Month and the city of Columbus is offering free services at its Financial Empowerment Center to help residents reach their financial goals. No matter how long the sessions take or how many they need, trained financial counselors are ready to help residents...
Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, announces store closures, possible sale
NEW YORK (AP) — Express Inc — once a trendsetter of casual office attire that has struggled to compete with the likes of Zara and H&M — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The retailer based in Columbus, Ohio, and founded in 1980 also said Monday it is seeking to sell the majority of its stores. Express, which is the parent of the Bonbons and UpWest brands, is shuttering a handful of its outlets in the process. In an announcement addressing its bankruptcy filing, the company said it plans to close 95 of its Express retail stores and all 10 of its UpWest stores. Closing sales at locations being shut down, which span across more than 30 states and Washington, D.C., are set to begin Tuesday. Beyond these closures, Express said that it expects to conduct business as usual.
1 injured in apartment fire in north Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A person was taken to the hospital after an apartment fire in a north Columbus neighborhood on Tuesday morning. The Columbus Division of Fire were called to the 900 block of Atlantic Avenue around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday where a fire was reported. One person...
Billboard warns 'Columbus criminals' to go home or face prison — but who put it up?
ZANESVILLE − Anyone headed to dinner at Red Lobster or Olive Garden last week may have been the first to see the new “go home criminals” billboard at Underwood and Zane streets, but they won’t be the last. Visible from Interstate 70, the sign reads: “Columbus Criminals! Turn back NOW. Prison awaits you in Muskingum County. Zero Tolerance for drugs, theft, and violence.” ...
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