Man fatally shot by Whitehall police after he ‘reached for something’NBC4 Columbus9 HOURS AGO
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New owner gives residents of Columbus Northeast Side apartment complex 90 days to get outThe Columbus Dispatch2 DAYS AGO
Hilliard man faces murder charge in fatal shooting at Columbus Northeast Side house partyThe Columbus Dispatch22 HOURS AGO
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Federal lawsuit filed against city of Columbus, police chief
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nearly two years after Donovan Lewis was fatally shot by Columbus Police inside his bedroom, his estate is filing a complaint in federal court against the city and its police chief. This is besides the still-pending civil case the estate filed against the Columbus police officers,...
Can you smoke weed in public in Ohio? How much can you have? Answering your questions
It's the first 4/20 with legal marijuana in Ohio, following the passage of Issue 2 in November. So weed enthusiasts should be able to fire up with no consequences, right? Well, not quite. ...
Doctor accused of running pill mill on Columbus' North Side facing more than 140 charges
A doctor accused of operating a pill mill on the North Side of Columbus faces more than 140 criminal charges, according to an indictment filed Wednesday in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. Mark S. Fettman, 76, had already been facing a five count indictment filed in 2021 that accused him...
Hilliard man faces murder charge in fatal shooting at Columbus Northeast Side house party
Rashaud Antonio Roberts, 34, of Hilliard, is charged by Columbus police homicide detectives with murder for the shooting death of 36-year-old Isaac Price. Hilliard police turned Roberts over to Columbus police and he is being held in the Franklin County jail in lieu of $1,000,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 26, according to Franklin County Municipal court records.
13-year-old boy identified as North Linden homicide victim
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus police on Wednesday announced that the victim of a homicide on the northeast side of the city was a child. The shooting occurred on Sunday night just after 10:15 p.m. in the North Linden area, where police said they found 13-year-old Angel Diaz suffering from a gunshot wound in the […]
'We're not taking that chance:' Franklinton residents react to lithium battery fire
Jessica Kozek, who lives around half a mile from where a tractor trailer carrying lithium batteries caught fire Thursday, hurriedly packed four cats and a dog into her car that morning. She was never told to evacuate, but she said she planned to spend a few days with family in Toledo just in case.
Columbus Weather: Rain overnight makes way for clear skies on Friday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Scattered rain moving across the area overnight will continue to taper off this morning. By this afternoon we'll see a return to some sunshine, and a quiet weather pattern over the next few days. TODAY: A few morning showers, then some afternoon sunshine. Breezy. High...
Columbus' century of counterfeits
This may come as a shock, but Columbus has had a lot of fraudsters and con artists living here over the years. Flashback: Counterfeit money has floated around Ohio since the early days of our state, old newspaper clippings show. On Christmas Day 1903, a man was arrested in Columbus...
Columbus-area neighbors frustrated by ‘drag racing’ on Interstate 270
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Neighbors near the northwest side of I-270 are outraged after hearing the loud traffic noise of speeding vehicles emanating from the highway. Community members took to social media to express their concerns about illegal street racing late Saturday that they say has been happening for years. In response to a post […]
Columbus Commons season kicks off Friday
Outdoor concerts and plentiful food trucks will highlight this year's Columbus Commons season at the public park off of South High Street.Driving the news: The season opens today with carousel rides, tacos and ice cream from 11am-8pm.Tortilla Street Food and Jeni's are permanent fixtures at the park, with other activities like fitness classes and kickball held on special days through the fall.Start planning your visit:🤸♀️ For families: Inflatables, face painting and crafts are offered Fridays from 10am-1pm between June 7 to Aug. 9.Free kids movie nights are planned for May 25, June 21, July 12 and Sept. 7.🎸 For classic rock fans: Tribute bands playing Led Zeppelin and Grateful Dead hits will perform Aug. 30.🏃♀️ For runners: The Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon will host a post-race celebration April 27 on the Commons.The Girls on the Run 5K will begin there May 19.🎵 For classic music stans: The Picnic with the Pops series will feature eight concerts between June 15 to July 27, including a Nas performance with the Columbus Symphony on July 13.The full Columbus Commons season schedule
Daytime Focus: Green Region – Cleaner Columbus
Columbus is dedicated to becoming a cleaner, greener city. Thanks to an effort from Columbus City Councilman Emmanuel Remy, tens of thousands of pounds of litter have been picked up over the past three years through Council’s “Cleaner Columbus” campaign. NBC4 is a proud sponsor of this campaign as we all work together because we love where we live and work.
New owner gives residents of Columbus Northeast Side apartment complex 90 days to get out
About 100 residents who live in a formerly family-owned apartment complex on Columbus' 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 are appealing to...
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