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Two men charged with murder after one person dies in north Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Authorities have now identified the victim and two murder suspects in Saturday night's north Columbus shooting. Police said the shooting happened in the 400 block of East 13th Avenue around 8:38 p.m. One man was found by officers there suffering from gunshot wounds, and another...
Columbus police: Woman killed, 2 injured in multi-vehicle crash on city's southeast side
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One woman was killed and two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in southeast Columbus Thursday evening, police said. Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called on a report of a crash just before 8:50 p.m. at Interstate 270 and Williams Road, located near Obetz.
Local Gas Station and Bar Faces Scrutiny Over Mysterious Credit Card Charges
Fairfield County, Ohio – A gas station and bar located on the edge of Pickaway County has come under scrutiny after multiple reports of mysterious charges appearing on customers’ credit cards. The Buckeye Station, situated at 11970 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd SW in Stoutsville, is facing allegations of overcharging patrons for purchases made at the establishment.
Police say 7-year-old boy considered 'endangered missing' after mother's arrest found safe
Columbus police said a missing child considered "endangered" after his noncustodial mother was arrested Thursday on unrelated charges was found safe, police said. No details on where he was found have been provided. ...
Mom’s Fatal Fall at Ohio State Graduation Was No Accident: Coroner
The death of a woman who fell from the bleachers at the Ohio State University’s commencement over the weekend is being investigated as an “apparent suicide,” according to preliminary reports from the Franklin County Coroner’s office, reviewed by The Columbus Dispatch. Larissa Brady, 53, was attending her daughter’s graduation ceremony with her husband and 12-year-old son when she told her family she wanted to get a higher seat in the Ohio State stadium. Witnesses reported seeing Brady pass the highest row of benches and climb over the top of the concrete wall at the top. Brady had previously suffered with mental health issues and attempted to end her life earlier this year. The incident went unmentioned by speakers or officials during the three-hour ceremony, disturbing some students who witnessed the fall. The coroner’s office has yet to officially release the cause of death.If you or a loved one are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing or texting 988.Read it at The Columbus DispatchRead more at The Daily Beast.
Man arrested in attempted murder that police say was payback for brother’s death
For a related report on this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man police believe was twice trying to pay retribution for the death of his brother has been arrested for attempted murder. According to court documents, Columbus police arrested 21-year-old Dillan Bush after an investigation revealed his alleged involvement […]
Former Columbus vice officer Andrew Mitchell sentenced to 11 years in prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Former Columbus vice police officer Andrew Mitchell has been sentenced to 11 years in prison on Thursday. Back in December, Mitchell pleaded guilty to two counts of depriving individuals of their civil rights while acting under the color of law and one count of obstructing justice as part of a plea agreement.
Rise in homelessness in Franklin County calls for more affordable housing
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — The circumstances that lead to individuals becoming homeless are different for everyone. “I had lost my mom, house, cats, everything,” said Joey Dawn, who experienced homelessness. For Dawn, it started in 2017. “The depression got so bad and I couldn’t stay on meds,” he...
Columbus Weather: Severe weather possible again today
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be likely again this evening, but we are looking for a little bit of dry time on Friday. Temperatures will be slightly below average, but we will warm up again next week. ALSO | Radar | Maps | View, Share...
Groveport Madison students evacuated after bus catches fire
GROVEPORT, Ohio (WCMH) — A Groveport Madison bus driver was forced to evacuate students after a fire broke out on their bus. In a social media post, the Madison Township Police Department confirmed its officers and local fire personnel responded to a report of a Groveport Madison School Bus that had caught fire on Thursday. […]
Problem landlord to serve 175 days in jail for failing to maintain rental properties
A Columbus landlord will serve 175 days in jail for failing to maintain livable conditions at his 32 rental properties after the city found numerous violations, including rodent and roach infestations and properties lacking electricity, gas or heat. Joseph Alaura, whom court records indicate resided on Columbus' Far North Side...
Walmart that closed in south Columbus is now auctioning off leftover retail merchandise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Need a new laptop or flat-screen TV?. The Walmart store that closed in south Columbus may be an option for you. ALSO | Walmart Supercenter managers can now make $400,000 annually. The store at 3579 South High Street closed abruptly for underperforming, and now is...
20 schools considered for closure under initial Columbus school board recommendations
Columbus City Schools will consider closing 20 of the district's more than 100 school facilities under initial recommendations from a community task force. Under the proposal presented at the Columbus Board of Education meeting Tuesday night, there are nine scenarios for school closures under consideration. Under each scenario, a batch of three to four schools would be closed and the attending students would be consolidated into other buildings.
Columbus police car chase ends with 2 people in custody, damage to multiple cruisers
Two suspects are in custody after leading Columbus police on a vehicle pursuit Tuesday that resulted in a head-on collision with a city police cruiser and damage to three other police vehicles, police said. The chase ended when the last vehicle the suspects were in crashed into a tree near...
Family of four escapes north Columbus home destroyed in overnight fire
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An overnight fire in north Columbus has destroyed a home early Thursday morning. Multiple crews were called to the 4000 block of Pegg Avenue, just off Olentangy River Road, in the Knolls Thomas neighborhood. There, at around 1:30 a.m., a large house fire raged through the north Columbus home, destroying the […]
Man who was stabbed in Franklin County jail while waiting on murder trial sentenced
A formerly homeless man will spend at least the next 18 years behind bars after admitting to shooting a teen while they were together inside a car near Easton Town Center. Tayeshawn Gavin, 20, whom court records reported was homeless at the time, pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault, according to Franklin County Common Pleas Court records. ...
Pickaway County Man Killed on 104 in Head-on Collision in Grove City
Franklin County, Ohio – Tragedy struck Wednesday morning as one person lost their life in a head-on collision involving a semitrailer near Grove City, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. on state Route 104, just south of Hibbs Road. A...
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