National retail and grocery store closing 600 locations, including four Columbus stores614now.com9 HOURS AGO
Workers discover body of woman who was fatally shot on Columbus' Southeast SideThe Columbus Dispatch2 HOURS AGO
Road to close in downtown Columbus for years due to constructionWSYX ABC610 HOURS AGO
Gunshot victim found at north Columbus Sheetz parking lotNBC4 Columbus2 DAYS AGO
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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...
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...
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...
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 […]
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...
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 […]
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