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Man arrested in south Columbus bus stop killing
View a previous report in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man arrested police believe killed another man at a south Columbus bus stop in late March faced a judge Thursday. Columbus police arrested 35-year-old Joshua Hunt on Wednesday for the death of 61-year-old Dwayne Dowdell. Dowdell died after he was found […]
Third person arrested in connection with Northeast Side fatal shooting
A third person has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that took place outside a Northeast Side home earlier this month. Sheleeah Foggie, 32, was arrested Wednesday by Columbus police. Franklin County Municipal Court records show Foggie is charged with murder. Court records said that around 12:05 a.m....
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 […]
How much would it cost to finish Columbus sidewalks? You could buy an MLB team for less
Across uneven terrain, over rocks, under trees and at times through patches of mud and dirt. It's a path that might sound fun to hikers. But without sidewalks along Cooke Road in Columbus' Clintonville neighborhood, it's one of two routes brothers Elliot and Henry Meyer can take home from their school bus stop every afternoon.
Video shows officers detaining man at OSU encampment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man was detained at an encampment on the Ohio State campus assembled by pro-Palestine sympathizers Thursday. Students started setting up the encampment at 4 a.m. Video showed police officers leading the man away from the group. ABC 6 is working to determine who the...
Homicide rates decline in Columbus and across country during first quarter of 2024
View the player above for previous coverage. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Cities across America are experiencing declines in homicides at the fastest pace in decades, with the number of homicides in Columbus falling more than 50% compared with the first quarter of last year. Nationwide, homicides dropped nearly 20% from January through mid-April compared with […]
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...
2 arrested, charged following Ohio State protest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two Ohio State students were arrested following an on-campus protest over the conflict in Gaza Tuesday. Hana El Nemr, 20, has been studying political science and journalism at OSU since 2022, and Yousuf Munir, 21, is a third-year sociology student and activist for climate justice.
Drug Take Back Day: how to dispose of unwanted prescription medication
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and several places across central Ohio are providing drop-off events and locations for those wanting to get rid of their unwanted medication. Held by the Drug Enforcement Agency twice a year, collection areas are helping those in the community who want to safely […]
Dozens facing housing worries after Riverview eviction notices
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Dozens in a Columbus neighborhood are not sure where they are going to live after some received eviction notices from the new property owner and others have gotten word they’ll need to be out later this spring. They live on Riverview Drive which is right next to NBC4’s studios. The Riverview […]
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