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National retail and grocery store closing 600 locations, including four Columbus stores
In March, Dollar Tree. Inc., which owns Family Dollar and Dollar Tree, announced they would be closing about 600 stores nationwide in 2024, with about 370 more as their leases continue to expire. Unfortunately, four of those closures will take place in Columbus. According to the Ohio Department of Jobs...
Chicken fingers concept appears to have shuttered within 10 months of opening
Last summer, Columbus was excited for a Cleveland-area based fried chicken concept to open at 3260 W. Broad St. Lenny’s Chicken’s June opening was a success, with many customers loving the huge, crispy chicken fingers paired with seasoned waffle fries. Lenny’s even planned on opening another East side location. It doesn’t look like that’s happening anymore, though.
Road to close in downtown Columbus for years due to construction
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — We are almost a week away from a road closure that will last for years. ODOT says that on Saturday, May 4 the 315 southbound ramp to 70 eastbound will close. ALSO | ODOT investing billions into upcoming construction season. This comes as the next...
Hilltop police chase ends in Downtown Columbus crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person was arrested and hospitalized after a high-speed chase ended in a crash on a Columbus interstate early Friday morning. Columbus police said that at 1:08 a.m. officers attempted a traffic stop after spotting a “possible suspect car” at the intersection of Sullivant Avenue and Whitethorne Avenue in the Hilltop. […]
Sheriff: Man smashes window of South-Western school bus with kids inside
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — A man is facing charges after he allegedly punched the window of a school bus near west Columbus earlier this week while more than two dozen kids were onboard. Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office were called to Sturbridge and Beacon Hill roads in...
Detectives searching for men suspected in Columbus deadly shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are searching for two suspects who may have been involved in a deadly shooting that led to a crash in late February. Officers found Shandar Weaver fatally wounded inside a car that crashed into a building in the 3000 block of E. Main St. in the early morning hours of Feb. 28.
New public transportation programs helps people get around town faster
CINCINNATI — Getting to important places like the doctor’s office, work or school can be a challenge for those without reliable transportation, but new programs across the state are looking to address that issue. MetroNow! is one of the newest programs offered through Metro transit in the suburbs...
Yelp names 10 Columbus sandwich spots to try
Because you can have them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and because they’re found in cuisines from Vietnam to England and more, the sandwich is hard to beat. Luckily for us here in central Ohio, there’s no short of good sandwiches to dig into. The restaurant review platform...
Former Ohio State football player suspect in 9 Columbus-area bank robberies
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Ohio State football player arrested for allegedly robbing a north Columbus bank is a suspect in multiple other bank robberies. Franklin County Municipal Court documents say 25-year-old Marcus Williamson entered the First Merchant's Bank located at 5090 N. High St. on April 24. Williamson...
Stacy McKay, Dino Tripodis share response after being taken off-air at Sunny 95
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Sunny 95’s longtime morning radio hosts are leaving the airwaves after a series of personnel changes at Columbus Radio Group. Stacy McKay and Dino Tripodis will no longer host the morning radio show at Sunny 95. The duo were each on their second stint with the station after originally starting in […]
Dozens of protesters demanding Ohio State divest from Israel detained
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After protesters calling for Ohio State University to divest from Israel took over the South Oval on campus, police interfered and detained multiple people. Students and protesters at OSU rallied Thursday evening for the third time this week. Two students were arrested Tuesday on campus and three more were detained Thursday […]
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....
Battle Columbus raises funds to help children with developmental delays
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Battle Columbus is kicking off Friday night!. The musical showdown is featuring three cover bands, and it's all for a good cause. The event raises funds for The Childhood League Center, which serves kids with developmental delays. What You Need To Know. Battle Columbus is a...
1 person shot near South Linden
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A person was shot in the South Linden area near the Ohio Expo Center. The shooting happened in the 900 Block of East 20th Avenue just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the statement from Columbus police. ALSO | Man charged after 61-year-old victim...
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 […]
Tens of thousands of people expect to attend Monster Jam Weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 100 tons of dirt is being loaded onto the Schottenstein arena floor. The city has been preparing for one of the biggest monster truck events in the country. “All we do is come in on two days prior to the event, and we put...
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