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WESTERVILLE, OH (May 6, 2024) – Kroger’s Columbus Division is extending a special offer to seniors aged 55 and above, granting them an additional 5% discount on their total in-store purchases on Wednesday, May 8th, at all Ohio, Ohio Valley, and Lambertville, Michigan store locations. Eligible customers can avail of this offer by simply presenting their Kroger loyalty card or alternate ID and informing the cashier of their eligibility.

ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting a manhunt for a suspect involved in a drive-by shooting and robbery that occurred in the 9000 block of Route 772 in Ross County, just after around 10 AM today. The suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous, is...

A car theft suspect who led Franklin County Sheriff deputies on a high speed chase was rescued after he jumped off a South Hamilton Road bridge into Big Walnut Creek.

ZANESVILLE − Equawn J. Crawford, 35, was sentenced to eight years in prison by Muskingum County Common Pleas Court Judge Kelly Cottrill after striking a deal that saw him plead guilty to drug trafficking, a second-degree felony, with a firearm specification, according to a May 6 press release from the Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office.“Deputy Browning did an excellent job during this traffic stop, where he ended up finding and preventing a significant amount of narcotics from poisoning our community,” said Muskingum County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Gerald Anderson. “The Zanesville Police Department’s Officer Blanton also responded to the stop to ensure officer safety and saw the defendant's gun when he stepped out to speak with Deputy Browning."The Columbus man initially faced 11 total felony charges of trafficking, drug possession, having a weapon while under disability, improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, and illegal possession of firearm in liquor permit premises after his arrest on Dec. 7, according to court documents. The indictment shows Crawford possessed a semi-automatic handgun and a revolver at the time of arrest.Ten of those charges were dropped in the plea agreement, according to court documents.Crawford was pulled over for a traffic violation, during which officers observed him acting nervously and a firearm holster in the back seat, according to the press release. It also stated that Crawford was asked to exit the car and a concealed firearm in his front pants pocket was observed.Officers found multiple plastic bags filled with cocaine, as well as bags containing fentanyl, marijuana, and $2,220 cash, according to the press release and court records. Crawford’s car was also searched, and a plastic bag containing pills, later determined to be oxycodone, and a stolen handgun were found in the glovebox, according to the press release.In total, Crawford was found to be transporting 26.5 grams of cocaine, 60 grams of methamphetamine, and 120 pressed fentanyl pills.

Columbus City Schools students, parents, teachers and staff should get a first look at what schools might be closed at a district board meeting Tuesday evening. The board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. at the South Administrative Building, 3700 S. High St., Room 825. At the meeting it is scheduled to...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour in Ohio is at the center of two separate proposals. One is collecting signatures to get on the November ballot, while the other is making its way through the statehouse. The proposal in Columbus would slowly raise the minimum...

New Grove City boutique offering fresh floral arrangements.

Re "OSU President Carter left students to armed invaders," March 2: Ohio State University Professor Michiko Hikida appears to have a clouded view of the need for policing at Ohio State. As demonstrations at UCLA and other campuses show, there are participants who proclaim violence against Israeli citizens and their military.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A person was taken to a hospital after being shot in Reynoldsburg parking lot, police say. The shooting happened in the parking lot near several businesses in the 7600 block of Farmsbury Drive Monday afternoon. A Reynoldsburg police lieutenant at the scene said the victim...

Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday. Here are some last-minute ideas on how to treat your mom:🍽 Get an early meal. Dozens of restaurants offer special brunches and buffets, from the fancy Refectory ($79) to the family friendly 17 Arrows Craft Kitchen + Bar. ($30-60)🍷 Painting and wine. Try wine and chocolate at Bliss in a Bottle while completing a flower painting.2-3:30pm Saturday and Sunday, Easton Town Center Boutique Patio. $60.🎷 Flowers and jazz. Kelly Crum Delaveris & Trio will perform jazz favorites at the Franklin Park Conservatory.2pm Sunday, 1777 E. Broad St. Concert is free with admission ($16-24).🎨 Hearts and crafts. Enjoy local vendors and a DIY craft station at a Mother's Day Market at LC Dublin.11am-3pm Sunday, 5730 Silver Falls St., Dublin. Free!

View the player above to see previous coverage. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A beloved “manager cat” at a local brewery diagnosed with cancer has raised nearly $10,000 for charities, as the feline is expecting to make a full recovery and return to work soon. In March, Columbus-staple Seventh Son Brewing revealed in a social media […]

Your browser does not support the audio element. New Media+ senior Alabama Martin photographed and covered Tyler Hilton's show in Rumba, Columbus. Here are her thoughts and process on the projects, interviewed by senior classmate Demetrius Newlun.

The City of Columbus recently unveiled a series of significant changes to its 70-year-old zoning code, and the release of the new proposal has elicited a wide range of responses. The changes call for establishing new zoning districts along many of the city’s high-traffic urban corridors and in several of...