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New owner gives entire Northeast Side apartment complex 90 days to get outThe Columbus Dispatch23 HOURS AGO
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New owner gives entire Northeast Side apartment complex 90 days to get out
About 100 residents who live in a formerly family-owned apartment complex on the Northeast Side near Champions Golf Course received notices this month that they had 60 days to pack up and move - forcing them into one of the most tight and challenging housing markets in decades. The residents...
Police searching for homicide suspect at west Columbus thrift store
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A large police presence has formed outside of a west Columbus thrift store during a search for a wanted homicide suspect late Wednesday morning. According to Columbus police, there is currently a search underway for a homicide suspect near the intersection of Hilliard Rome Road and West Broad Street in the […]
Columbus police failed to seek evidence in officer's drunken fatal crash, documents show
Columbus police investigators failed to pursue evidence that may have resulted in more serious criminal charges against an off-duty police officer who fled the scene after a fatal drunken-driving crash, a Columbus Dispatch investigation has found. ...
How big was hail from severe storms in central Ohio?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Hail of varying sizes pelted central Ohio during severe storms, which rose to tornado warnings at some points Wednesday evening. Photos and videos captured from Hilliard to Gahanna showed hail falling around 5:30 p.m. in the Columbus metropolitan area. At the NBC4 studios, hail appeared to be the size of ping […]
Amber Alert Advisory Committee to review alerting policy across Ohio
CINCINNATI — WLWT is working to get answers in Columbus about the Amber Alert process in Ohio. It comes after a high number of alerts that have already been issued this year and concerns from WLWT's viewers when it comes to getting them. We're less than four full months into 2024 and six Amber Alerts have been issued so far.
Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for embezzling more than $26 million from Columbus employer
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Powell man was sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling more than $26 million from his employer in Columbus. Yi He, 36, will have to pay restitution to his former employer, to the IRS and forfeit his Tesla as part of the sentencing, according to U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker.
Man killed in 3-vehicle crash identified by police
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The person who died after a 3-vehicle crash in northeast Columbus on Monday has been identified by authorities. Police say that 35-year-old Jamel Kendrick died after the Toyota he was driving got into a crash with a Volkswagen at the intersection of Dublin Granville Road and Sharon Woods Boulevard.
Third wanted suspect in Arlington Park murder believed to be armed and dangerous
For an earlier report on this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Police have identified and are searching for a third suspect in connection to a north-central Columbus murder that occurred one week ago. According to court documents, an investigation revealed that Sheleeah Foggie, 32, was allegedly involved in the murder […]
Donovan Lewis’ family sues Columbus police, city for ‘culture of excessive force’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The family of a Black man killed by a Columbus police officer while in bed is suing the city and police department for creating a “culture of excessive force,” particularly against residents of color. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court, comes from the family of Donovan Lewis. Former Columbus Police […]
Easton Town Center announces several new luxury stores coming in 2024
At least five high-end stores including Chanel are coming to the Easton Town Center this year to join an expanding line-up of luxury stores such as Louis Vuitton that have opened up shop. A sign announcing that Chanel is "opening summer 2024" covers a storefront in Easton's North District. ...
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