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Man given $1 million bond for murder charge after car was found at hospital
A previous report can be seen in the player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man who has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting of a 21-year-old made his first court appearance on Tuesday. Kristion Gresham appeared in Franklin County Municipal Court and was given a $1 million bond after being arrested […]
‘Nightmare’ at Downtown office tower has OH Pizza and Brew looking for new home
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A pizza shop Downtown wants out of its current location, citing a “nightmare” at the property ever since a new owner bought it. Luke Edwards, the owner of OH Pizza and Brew, announced Wednesday on the shop’s social media that he plans to relocate his shop after six years at 88 […]
Man sentenced for fatal 2023 North Linden shooting
Watch a previous report on the fatal shooting in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man could spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to murder in connection with a 2023 North Linden double shooting. Paul A. Banks, 36, was sentenced Tuesday to at least 18 years […]
Ice Cube’s return rounds out 2024 Ohio State Fair concert schedule
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Fair concert schedule is complete with a world famous rapper returning to Columbus. Rap icon Ice Cube, who performed at the 2022 Ohio State Fair, is returning as he headlines the final announcement of concerts. The 2024 Ohio State Fair will take place from July 24 to Aug. […]
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.
Central Ohio nonprofit buys historic Near East Side building
COLUMBUS, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST) — A historic Near East Side building has a new owner. The Breathing Association plans to move to the building at 741 E. Broad St. in July. Jim Havens, principal at Havens Limited, bought the building for the nonprofit, and the organization is leasing it from him with the option to […]
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...
Without mail for 5 months? One Columbus renter’s plight
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Have you ever considered that being able to check the mailbox is a privilege most of us take for granted? It’s something Kieauna Fuqua’s considered after she moved into an apartment complex in north Columbus last September. “I picked up my key to get into my apartment and then I asked […]
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 Metropolitan Library to begin construction on Linden branch
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After being delayed for two months due to “unforeseen circumstances,” the Columbus Metropolitan Library announced construction of the Linden branch begins Wednesday. The current branch at 2223 Cleveland Ave. was originally slated to close for construction on Feb. 17, but it was delayed. The...
Columbus among large U.S. cities experiencing low homicide rate post-pandemic
Columbus' low murder rate so far this year isn't unique. Several other cities across the country are also seeing a significant dip in homicides following record years during the pandemic. Boston, Cleveland and San Antonio are among the cities The Wall Street Journal highlighted as experiencing a post-pandemic dip in homicides after some, including Columbus, experienced record years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shooting on Northeast Side of Columbus Sunday evening leaves one dead
One person is dead following a shooting Sunday on the Northeast Side of Columbus. The shooting happened about 10:17 p.m. in the 1300 block of East Hudson Street. Columbus police received a call and arrived to find someone suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics arrived at 10:24 p.m. and pronounced...
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