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Weather alert: Strong storms move in this afternoon & evening
Wednesday: Increasing clouds, storms late, high 82. We start the day off on a dry note, with temperatures warming into the upper 70s by this afternoon. We’ll then see scattered showers and thunderstorms moving in from about mid-afternoon through the evening. The primary timeframe we’ll be watching for strong to severe storms will be between about 3 PM and midnight, with the threat looking to maximize between about 6 PM and midnight.
Witness to woman’s fall at OSU graduation shares experience: ‘definitely shocking’
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — One person died after falling at the Ohio State University graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 5. Over 30,000 people were estimated to have been at the commencement, and some graduates and families in attendance witnessed the woman fall. 2 NEWS spoke with an OSU alum who watched the incident happen. “I […]
Ohio man allegedly gave 3-year-old boy fatal dose of Benadryl
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio (TCD) -- A man is in custody on suspicion of giving a 3-year-old child too much Benadryl last month, causing him to die. On April 13, at around 6:18 p.m., deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on London Groveport Road in reference to an unresponsive child. Authorities learned the 3-year-old victim was in the care of a family friend, 35-year-old Randy Mollett, when the boy allegedly had a seizure. Fire department personnel transported the child to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus in critical condition, where he later died.
Man sentenced for hitting baby in head with cinder block
Watch a previous report on this incident in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man will spend at least the next four years in prison after pleading guilty to an incident where he hit a baby in the head with a cinder block. Brandon Roberts, 30, pleaded guilty last week to […]
Two sentenced for armed robberies of post office, letter carrier
Watch a previous report of the robberies in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two men have been sentenced to time in federal prison for their roles in two armed robberies of a post office and a mail carrier last year. Cody N. “Drose” Beasley, 23, was sentenced Monday to six years and […]
1 person hospitalized, another arrested after Hilltop shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police say that one person is hospitalized after a shooting in west Columbus on Sunday. Authorities confirm that there was a shooting around 6:33 p.m. on the 200 block of South Warren Avenue. When officers arrived, they found one victim suffering from gunshot wounds. That...
Coroner says 1-year-old boy died from fentanyl overdose, Columbus police investigating
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 1-year-old boy died from a fentanyl overdose in February and his death was ruled a homicide, according to the Franklin County Coroner's Office. Dymar Byrd was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital on Feb. 27 where he died. According to the coroner's autopsy report, the boy died from acute toxic effects of fentanyl.
Kroger Offers Seniors Exclusive Savings on May 8th
WESTERVILLE, OH (May 6, 2024) – Kroger’s Columbus Division is extending a special offer to seniors aged 55 and above, granting them an additional 5% discount on their total in-store purchases on Wednesday, May 8th, at all Ohio, Ohio Valley, and Lambertville, Michigan store locations. Eligible customers can avail of this offer by simply presenting their Kroger loyalty card or alternate ID and informing the cashier of their eligibility.
Manhunt underway for shooter in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting a manhunt for a suspect involved in a drive-by shooting and robbery that occurred in the 9000 block of Route 772 in Ross County, just after around 10 AM today. The suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous, is...
Summer weather outlook: What to expect in central Ohio
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — We know hot and humid days are coming. In fact, we have already had a touch of summer warmth and sticky conditions that will linger through midweek, with the usual pop-up thunderstorms. A rapidly fading El Niño pattern associated with warmer-than-normal water in the central and...
Columbus Weather: Showers, storms likely next few days
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Showers and storms moved out of Ohio on Sunday morning, but thanks to a cold front, more of that will return this afternoon, especially for areas along and east of I-71. A Marginal Risk for severe weather persists for East Ohio with gusty winds being the primary threat. The storms will weaken quickly by the evening with dry conditions for tonight.
Columbus police officers who opened fire in Short North shooting won't face charges
The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed Monday that it won't seek criminal charges against three officers who opened fire during a 2023 shooting in the Short North that injured 10 people. Three people died across three unrelated shootings in Columbus on the morning of May 6, 2023, and eleven...
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