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Shooter in Columbus drug deal that left two teens dead gets 15 years in prison
One of the shooters in an April 2023 drug deal that went sideways, resulting in the death of two teenagers, admitted his guilt Monday. Cayon Drake, 19, entered guilty pleas Monday to two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the April 18, 2023, shooting deaths of 16-year-old Jeremy Heglar and 19-year-old Antonie Moss Jr. on the city's East Side.
Warm temps stick, shower chances build through the midweek
We start the day off on a dry note, with gradually increasing cloud coverage. We’ll see highs warm into the middle 70s, with a light breeze. A warm front then lifts north through the state this afternoon, and we’ll see a few spotty showers as a result, between about 2-5 PM for Central Ohio, and lingering just a bit longer for our eastern counties. This is not a day where everyone will see showers, but some of us will.
Mother paralyzed in hunting accident takes first steps alongside 1-year-old daughter
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WBNS) - An Ohio mother says her 1-year-old daughter is the reason she can walk again after a near fatal hunting accident paralyzed her. What may seem like a typical mother-daughter walk in the park is a special moment for Leah Weiher and her 1-year-old daughter, Laken. She never thought this would be possible a few months ago.
Family-owned Lucky’s Market announces opening date for second Columbus store
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A family-owned grocery store with two Cleveland locations has announced the opening date for its second Columbus market. Lucky’s Market is set to open its doors on May 17 at 747 Neil Ave. in Victorian Village, the latest addition to the redevelopment of Thurber Village at the corner of Collins and […]
Person found shot dead on North Linden street
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – One person is dead after being found shot in northeast Columbus Sunday night. At around 10:17 p.m. police arrived in the 1300 block of East Hudson Street in North Linden, where a person was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid to the victim until medics arrived at 10:24 […]
One dead in early-morning crash on Columbus' Northeast Side
One person died in a crash Monday morning on Columbus’ Northeast Side. The two-vehicle collision happened about 5:45 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Route 161 and Sharon Woods Boulevard, Columbus police said. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released that person’s identity and...
Retrial scheduled in former Ohio deputy’s murder case
The retrial of a former Ohio sheriff’s deputy who was charged with murder in the killing of a 23-year-old Black man is scheduled for this fall.The Oct. 31 trial date for Jason Meade, who is white, was confirmed during a status conference held Monday by Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge David Young. Casey Goodson Jr. was among several Black people killed by white Ohio law enforcement over the last decade — deaths that have all sparked national outrage and cries for police reform. He also oversaw Meade's first trial earlier this year, where a jury couldn’t agree on...
Ohio State Buckeyes Losing Running Back To Transfer Portal
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Dallan Hayden has made the decision to enter the transfer portal, as revealed in a social media post on Monday night where he expressed gratitude towards the Buckeyes coaches and staff. “Wearing Scarlet & Gray has been one of the great honors of my life,” Hayden wrote. “The decision to […] The post Ohio State Buckeyes Losing Running Back To Transfer Portal appeared first on Viral Sports News.
Man faces murder charge in Linden shooting that stemmed from fight, police say
Columbus police arrested a man in connection with a shooting that happened Thursday in Linden. Kristion Gresham, 21, faces a charge of murder in the death of Delvon Wilerson Jr., 21. Police responded about 5:17 p.m. to the 1000 block of E 21st Avenue for a report of a shooting and found Gresham suffering from a gunshot wound.
Residents at northeast Columbus apartments upset following 60-day vacate notice
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several tenants who live at the Sandridge Apartments complex in northeast Columbus went to the Columbus City Council meeting Monday night in the hopes of getting some assistance. Earlier this month, they say they were notified by the new owners of their apartment complex, Easton Townhomes...
20 cars had windows smashed in at Columbus restaurant over the weekend
Around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday the 13th, Columbus police dispatchers received multiple calls. According to police, over 20 cars were vandalized at a restaurant in the 4100 block of North High St. in Clintonville. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. The cars, parked in the parking lot and side streets of the...
Columbus Weather: Strong storms possible later this week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Spectacular blue sky and plenty of sunshine are giving us an outstanding Monday afternoon and evening!. We’ll plan to take rain gear most of this week (with some strong storms possible on Wednesday) and we’ll look forward to a much nicer weekend!. ALSO...
High school loses power, closed after ‘substantial outage’ in west Columbus
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – A “substantial outage” has caused the closing of a west Columbus high school after a pole was hit Monday morning. According to the Columbus Division of Power, primary wires were torn down for the Columbus DOP after a pole was struck Monday morning in west Columbus. The Columbus City School District announced […]
Historic local grocery permanently closed; replaced by popular meat market
“So many memories. Thanks for 40 years,” said Marty Little in a statement on social media. Marty and his brother Mike have worked at, then owned, the Little’s Village IGA grocery store for decades. It’s located near German Village, Southern Orchards, and Schumacher Place at 704 Parsons Ave. The grocery store originally opened in 1969, and the Littles have owned it since 1994.
Lima teen involved in Friday night fight has died
LIMA — A juvenile involved in a fight in Lima on Friday evening died Monday in a Columbus hospital. According to a press release from the Lima Police Department, a 14-year-old is currently in custody in connection with the incident on preliminary charges of delinquency by felonious assault. At...
Amazon awards Columbus student $40K scholarship
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Amazon is fueling technology and life dreams by awarding scholarships to 400 students across the country who want to pursue computer science or engineering careers, and one of those recipients is from Columbus. Fatima Abdulkadir is a senior at Metro Early College High School and she wants to pursue a career […]
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