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Person crossing street dies after being hit by 2 vehicles; both drivers left the scene
BLACKLICK, Ohio — One person was killed in a hit-and-run crash near Blacklick early Friday morning, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Around 1 a.m. on Friday, police said a person was crossing East Broad Street at Richmond Woods Drive outside of a marked crosswalk when they were struck by a vehicle. The vehicle did not stay at the scene.
Court roundup: Men sentenced for fatal shootings at Italian Village club, Sheetz station
Two men connected to fatal shootings learned their fates in Franklin County courts, and a teen who accidentally shot his friend will remain in custody for the foreseeable future. Here's a look at these and other cases in this week's court roundup:. Man connected to fatal Italian Village nightclub shooting...
One injured in shooting at north Columbus auto shop
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is in the hospital after being shot early Saturday morning at a north Columbus auto shop. A police dispatcher said that officers were sent to an auto shop at the 900 block of East Dublin Granville Road at 1:30 a.m. after reports of a shooting. One person was found […]
Pedestrian struck, killed near Easton
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A pedestrian was killed when they were struck by a vehicle near Easton Town Center early Saturday morning, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers were called to the intersection of Stelzer and Morse roads just before 5:30 a.m. Saturday on reports of a pedestrian struck.
Man faces prison, must forfeit Tesla for embezzling $26 million from Columbus furniture company
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WMCH) — A Powell man will spend five years in prison and have to forfeit his Tesla for embezzling tens of millions of dollars from the furniture company at which he worked. Yi He, 36, was sentenced in federal court Wednesday for stealing more than $26 million from Roundhill Furniture in west Columbus, […]
Columbus doctors study best way to transport critically injured children
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A research team which includes multiple Columbus doctors is hoping to improve patient outcomes of children in some of the most challenging medical situations. When a child in critical condition is being rushed to the hospital, every moment matters. “Airway management is one of the most important procedures paramedics perform,” said […]
Sunny and cool weekend with patchy frost tonight
Parts of central Ohio will wake up to a little cloud cover this Saturday morning, but at the day goes on skies will become mainly sunny. Below average temperatures will remain over the weekend. Saturday's high temperatures will only reach the upper 50s across the area. Winds will be slightly breezy at times.
Man's body found in Circleville pond
Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office said an Amazon driver found the body of a 73-year-old man floating in a pond Friday in Circleville. The Pickaway County Communications Center received a 911 call around 3:18 p.m. from an Amazon driver who reported a human body floating in a pond at 23561 Smith-Hulse Road, Circleville, according to a press release from PCSO. When deputies, detectives, and medics responded to the scene, they located...
Neighborhood House Building on Near East Side to be Sold
A Near East Side building with a long history in the community will be changing hands soon. The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority has agreed to sell the longtime home of the Neighborhood House – a 52,000-square-foot building located at 1000 Atcheson St. – to a buyer that it says wants to renovate the structure.
Local Columbus eatery named the most popular Mexican restaurant in Ohio
Once upon a time, there was a Mexican grocery store with a small taco counter posted up in the back. People flocked to their snag their tacos, and since then, this grocery store has grown into a full-fledge, successful restaurant, and it’s now been named the most popular Mexican restaurant in Ohio.
1 person seriously injured in crash in west Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A person suffered serious injuries after crashing a car on the west side of Columbus on Thursday. The crash happened near the intersection of Phillipi and Fisher roads just before 1 a.m., according to a statement from Columbus police. Police said the driver lost control...
Columbus Weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight Thursday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A quiet day with some sunshine was most welcome Thursday, especially in areas cleaning up after Wednesday's tornadoes and strong storms. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will return Thursday night, but taper off early on Friday; these are less likely to be severe. The weekend looks cool but beautiful!
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