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Chicken fingers concept appears to have shuttered within 10 months of opening
Last summer, Columbus was excited for a Cleveland-area based fried chicken concept to open at 3260 W. Broad St. Lenny’s Chicken’s June opening was a success, with many customers loving the huge, crispy chicken fingers paired with seasoned waffle fries. Lenny’s even planned on opening another East side location. It doesn’t look like that’s happening anymore, though.
Road to close in downtown Columbus for years due to construction
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — We are almost a week away from a road closure that will last for years. ODOT says that on Saturday, May 4 the 315 southbound ramp to 70 eastbound will close. ALSO | ODOT investing billions into upcoming construction season. This comes as the next...
Detectives searching for men suspected in Columbus deadly shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are searching for two suspects who may have been involved in a deadly shooting that led to a crash in late February. Officers found Shandar Weaver fatally wounded inside a car that crashed into a building in the 3000 block of E. Main St. in the early morning hours of Feb. 28.
New public transportation programs helps people get around town faster
CINCINNATI — Getting to important places like the doctor’s office, work or school can be a challenge for those without reliable transportation, but new programs across the state are looking to address that issue. MetroNow! is one of the newest programs offered through Metro transit in the suburbs...
Former Ohio State football player suspect in 9 Columbus-area bank robberies
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Ohio State football player arrested for allegedly robbing a north Columbus bank is a suspect in multiple other bank robberies. Franklin County Municipal Court documents say 25-year-old Marcus Williamson entered the First Merchant's Bank located at 5090 N. High St. on April 24. Williamson...
Battle Columbus raises funds to help children with developmental delays
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Battle Columbus is kicking off Friday night!. The musical showdown is featuring three cover bands, and it's all for a good cause. The event raises funds for The Childhood League Center, which serves kids with developmental delays. What You Need To Know. Battle Columbus is a...
1 person shot near South Linden
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A person was shot in the South Linden area near the Ohio Expo Center. The shooting happened in the 900 Block of East 20th Avenue just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the statement from Columbus police. ALSO | Man charged after 61-year-old victim...
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 […]
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