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Why Columbus mass evictions are not surprising
Kevin Cox is emeritus distinguished professor of geography at Ohio State University and author of "Boomtown Columbus (OSU Press)." Two recent cases of tenant eviction have put the spotlight on Columbus’ housing crisis: first the Sandridge Apartments one and second on Riverview Drive. In both instances, and significantly, planned...
Columbus Walmart closed for missing ‘financial expectations’ to auction off equipment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio Walmart that closed after not meeting “financial expectations” is auctioning off leftover retail equipment and merchandise, including cash registers, checkout counters, display racks, laptops and security cameras. The store at 3579 S. High St. closed in February and is hosting the liquidation auction on Friday beginning at 10 […]
Man jumps into Big Walnut Creek after early morning high-speed chase through Columbus
A high-speed chase through Columbus ended in a water rescue after a man accused of stealing a vehicle bailed out and jumped off a bridge into Big Walnut Creek, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. A sheriff's deputy attempted to pull over a Jeep Compass that had been reported stolen at 3:50 a.m. on Cleveland Avenue and Innis Road on Columbus’ Northeast Side, but the driver, later identified as Adam Garber, 45, fled, the sheriff's office...
‘Forbes’ lists Columbus as one of top 10 cities to move to in 2024; here’s where & why we ranked
Most of us reading this probably already reside in Columbus, or at least, very close to it. Lucky for us, we’re on trend, according to Forbes Magazine. In their most recent list of “The Best Cities to Move to in 2024,” they ranked Columbus as the tenth best city, based on housing costs, cost of living, crime rates, air quality, quality of education, median income, employment rates, weather, entertainment establishments, average commute time and net migration to the city.
Concert lineup for 2024 Jazz & Rib Fest announced
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Summer means all kinds of events for Central Ohio where you can find free concerts, including at this year's Jazz & Rib Fest. The 43rd annual Jazz & Rib Fest is coming to the Scioto Mile this July, and 17 different rib vendors vendors as well as 25 other food members are set to serve up a smorgasbord of barbecue favorites for connoisseurs.
2 Columbus men sentenced to prison for their roles in armed robberies of postal carriers
Two Columbus men are the latest to have been sentenced in U.S. District Court for being accomplices in the armed robberies of U.S. Postal Service mail carriers. Cody N. Beasley, 23, also known as "Drose," was sentenced Monday to six years and three months in prison, while Kenan M. Lay, 21, also known...
How new apartments Downtown will be reserved for affordable housing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A new apartment building Downtown will feature affordable units as some say the city is experiencing a housing crisis. Columbus is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and is trying to keep up with that growth through multiple projects, but it’s also dealing with a different yet related issue, […]
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 […]
Man paralyzed in Short North police shooting files lawsuit against Columbus officers
A man paralyzed after being shot in the Short North a year ago has filed a lawsuit against the officers involved in a shooting despite admitting that bullets struck him before officers opened fire. The lawsuit was filed Monday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court on the same day the Franklin County Prosecutor's...
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.
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...
‘I want to know why’: Man who gave 3-year-old fatal overdose of Benadryl was previously convicted of child endangerment, police say
A 35-year-old man in Ohio allegedly gave a fatal overdose of Benadryl to a 3-year-old boy, according to authorities. Randy Mollett is facing charges of murder, reckless homicide and endangering children, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 6:18 p.m. April 13 to a report of an unresponsive child in the 6200 block of London Groveport Road in Darbydale, which is just outside Columbus.
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