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Columbus Library cuts the ribbon on new Reynoldsburg branch
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hundreds gathered Wednesday for the official opening ceremony of the new Reynoldsburg Library branch. The new branch at 1402 Brice Rd. was built in 1980 and was renovated and expanded in 1990 to 19,800 square feet. The building was later demolished in 2022 for the new two-level branch that is double in size.
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 […]
Man accused of giving haircut against victim’s will during Ohio kidnapping, robbery
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man was hospitalized after four people allegedly were involved in kidnapping and robbing him in January. According to a Columbus police incident report a man traveled to Zanesville with another man to pick up two others. They all returned to a parking lot near Trillium Lane in Reynoldsburg, where the […]
ODOT camera captures Atlas rocket on freeway
COLUMBUS (WKRC) - An ODOT camera captured an Atlas rocket on the freeway. The image was captured Monday at 12:10 p.m. at Worthington Galena Road on I-270 near Columbus, Ohio. According to Astronautix, the Atlas rocket was originally developed as the United States’ first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), but ended up being primarily used for American space exploration.
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 […]
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.”
New, smaller plan released for student apartments on University District church site
Watch a previous report on the proposed apartment complex for the Summit United Methodist Church property in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A developer has new plans for Ohio State-area student housing on the site of a now-closed church – and letters of support from the church and nearby residents to match. […]
VIDEO: Dog ‘took a jog’ on busy Columbus highway over the weekend
COLUMBUS (WXIX) - A sable German Shepherd is now being taken care of after she was hit by a vehicle over the weekend on Interstate 670 in Columbus. According to the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center, a good samaritan witnessed the incident and called the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for help. Deputies located the injured dog and took her to the shelter for treatment.
Community working with police as search continues for suspect connected to death of 13-year-old in North Linden
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's been a little more than a week since Columbus police found 13-year-old Angel Diaz shot and killed in North Linden. The community continues to work with police to help get the family answers and justice as they search for a suspect. Tuesday night, members of...
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