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Police investigating multiple shootings in south Columbus Tuesday night
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Police is investigating at least three shootings that occurred on the city’s south and southeast sides Tuesday night. Police found an adult who was shot in the leg on Isington Court and Rockford Lane near Refugee Road. A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with felonious assault.
The 2024 ColumBEST results are in! Take a look this year’s winners
It’s the best time of the year – the birds are chirping, the flowers are growing, the bees are buzzing, and most importantly, the results of our annual ColumBEST poll are officially in, and our annual ColumBEST Issue is almost out on the stands. Nearly half a million...
Columbus police say they declined Ohio State's request for assistance at pro-Palestinian protests
The bright blue vests of the specially-trained Columbus Division of Police Dialogue Unit — or any CPD officer — were noticeably absent from last week's Ohio State University campus protests. And there's a reason why. Ohio State University Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers and Franklin County Sheriff's...
Dozens gather outside Franklin County Municipal Court after Ohio State students arrested during protest
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dozens of people met outside of the Franklin County Municipal Court Monday morning to support pro-Palestine protestors who were arrested at The Ohio State University last week. The protestors' court hearing was discontinued, meaning that they will not appear before a judge until June 14. Students...
Columbus Weather: Wednesday stays warm; slight chance of rain this afternoon
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Good Wednesday morning! Tuesday was a comfortable afternoon with high temps in the mid-70s, but we warm back into the 80s today. WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy, very warm, high 82. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies, low 56. THURSDAY: Sunshine & a few clouds, hotter, high 84. FRIDAY:...
Columbus firefighter sentenced in fatal crash with motorist in Gahanna
For an earlier report of this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus firefighter charged in the 2023 death of a motorist on an interstate in Gahanna received his sentence Monday. On Monday, 25-year-old Tyler Conners pleaded no contest in Franklin County Municipal Court. Originally charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, […]
Fighting the ‘unsubscribe’ email scam
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Do you ever feel like your email inbox has been overtaken by endless, unwanted messages? Emails bombarding you with limited-time offers, deals, and savings, or ads for new products, none of which you need or asked for? As annoying as they may be, and as tempting as it may be to […]
Popular local pizzeria taking over two former hotdog & milkshake restaurants
Another iconic (and delicious) Columbus collaboration is in the works. In February, the hot dog & milkshake concept from Rise Brands, called Weenie Wonder, abruptly closed both of their Easton and Bridge Park locations, adjacent to Pins Mechanical Co., which is also owned by Rise Brands. Now, Rise Brands is...
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