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Two men charged with murder after one person dies in north Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Authorities have now identified the victim and two murder suspects in Saturday night's north Columbus shooting. Police said the shooting happened in the 400 block of East 13th Avenue around 8:38 p.m. One man was found by officers there suffering from gunshot wounds, and another...
Columbus police: Woman killed, 2 injured in multi-vehicle crash on city's southeast side
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A woman was killed and two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in southeast Columbus Thursday evening, police said. Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called on a report of a crash just before 8:50 p.m. at Interstate 270 and Williams Road, located near Obetz.
Local Gas Station and Bar Faces Scrutiny Over Mysterious Credit Card Charges
Fairfield County, Ohio – A gas station and bar located on the edge of Pickaway County has come under scrutiny after multiple reports of mysterious charges appearing on customers’ credit cards. The Buckeye Station, situated at 11970 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd SW in Stoutsville, is facing allegations of overcharging patrons for purchases made at the establishment.
Police say 7-year-old boy considered 'endangered missing' after mother's arrest found safe
Columbus police said a missing child considered "endangered" after his noncustodial mother was arrested Thursday on unrelated charges was found safe, police said. No details on where he was found have been provided. ...
‘Misunderstood’ Ohio State commencement speaker defends viral speech he wrote on ayahuasca: ‘Did not expect the boos’
The commencement speaker who delivered an outlandish speech — which he wrote while on ayahuasca — to Ohio State University graduates called himself the “most misunderstood person” days after he claimed bitcoin was a “misunderstood asset class” to resounding boos. Social entrepreneur and 1999 OSU alum Chris Pan, 46, defended his graduation address — and using the hallucinogenic to help him write it — while admitting the jeers from his bitcoin quip on Sunday was hard to digest and caught him off guard. But he also laid blame on people’s poor listening skills for the visceral reaction during his speech that...
Man arrested in attempted murder that police say was payback for brother’s death
For a related report on this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man police believe was twice trying to pay retribution for the death of his brother has been arrested for attempted murder. According to court documents, Columbus police arrested 21-year-old Dillan Bush after an investigation revealed his alleged involvement […]
Columbus Weather: Severe weather possible again today
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be likely again this evening, but we are looking for a little bit of dry time on Friday. Temperatures will be slightly below average, but we will warm up again next week. ALSO | Radar | Maps | View, Share...
Former Columbus vice officer Andrew Mitchell sentenced to 11 years in prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Former Columbus vice police officer Andrew Mitchell has been sentenced to 11 years in prison on Thursday. Back in December, Mitchell pleaded guilty to two counts of depriving individuals of their civil rights while acting under the color of law and one count of obstructing justice as part of a plea agreement.
Rise in homelessness in Franklin County calls for more affordable housing
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — The circumstances that lead to individuals becoming homeless are different for everyone. “I had lost my mom, house, cats, everything,” said Joey Dawn, who experienced homelessness. For Dawn, it started in 2017. “The depression got so bad and I couldn’t stay on meds,” he...
Problem landlord to serve 175 days in jail for failing to maintain rental properties
A Columbus landlord will serve 175 days in jail for failing to maintain livable conditions at his 32 rental properties after the city found numerous violations, including rodent and roach infestations and properties lacking electricity, gas or heat. Joseph Alaura, whom court records indicate resided on Columbus' Far North Side near Worthington but also show addresses elsewhere, was on probation for a 2018 case in which he was ordered by the court to maintain safe, sanitary living...
Neighbors raising a stink over treated human waste spread on fields by Columbus-area farmer
The last of nearly 100 tanker truckloads of treated sanitary sewer waste were applied May 7 to the soil of the historic, 122-acre Hickory Bluff Farms tucked just inside the northwest corner of Interstate 270 and Route 315. This left some neighbors concerned about traffic, odor and the proximity of biosolids to their...
Columbus Weather: Weekend brings mixed bag of light rain, sunshine
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Good Friday morning! Our tornado count from Tuesday evening’s storms for Ohio is now up to 18. That puts us at 54 tornadoes this year and No. 4 for most tornadoes in one year. Thankfully quieter weather is ahead for our foreseeable future. ALSO...
Local bar & grill enforces a 30 & up only policy
If you’re the type to constantly complain about the loud young people at your local bars, there’s a spot we think you might just love. Donerick’s Pub, located at 3783 S. Hamilton Rd. in Groveport, recently changed their policy so that only those who are 30 & up can frequent their restaurant and bar on Fridays and Saturdays. If you were born after May of 1994, good luck getting into this spot until your 30th birthday.
Cooler temps, few showers into weekend
Today: Isolated showers, gradual clearing, high 65. We start the morning off with some light shower activity across the region. That will clear up fairly early, then clouds will gradually break into the afternoon. Expect just an isolated shower chance later in the day. Highs top out in the middle 60s, with a slight breeze.
Pickaway County Man Killed on 104 in Head-on Collision in Grove City
Franklin County, Ohio – Tragedy struck Wednesday morning as one person lost their life in a head-on collision involving a semitrailer near Grove City, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. on state Route 104, just south of Hibbs Road. A...
20 Columbus City School buildings could face closure. Here's what to know about the plan
The Columbus City Schools Board of Education heard initial recommendations for possible school closures and consolidations Tuesday night from the Superintendent's Community Facilities Task Force. The recommendations include nine different scenarios and a number of possible ways students could be moved around to other schools, either by moving programs, consolidating area schools or...
Groveport Madison students evacuated after bus catches fire
GROVEPORT, Ohio (WCMH) — A Groveport Madison bus driver was forced to evacuate students after a fire broke out on their bus. In a social media post, the Madison Township Police Department confirmed its officers and local fire personnel responded to a report of a Groveport Madison School Bus that had caught fire on Thursday. […]
Why sirens kept going off after Franklin County’s tornado warning was over
View the latest forecast in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As a tornado warning for Franklin County ended last night, sirens warning residents continued to blare in certain areas around Columbus. Multiple central Ohio counties, including Franklin, Delaware and Licking, went under tornado warnings over the course of the evening. As of […]
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