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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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...
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...
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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