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Man gets 3 years in death of fiancée who went missing in Ohio in 2011
HAMILTON, Ohio — The fiancé of an Ohio art student who went missing nearly 13 years ago was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison. John Carter, 36, had been charged with two counts of murder when he was arrested in March 2023. He eventually pleaded guilty last month to involuntary manslaughter as part of a plea deal.
Jazz & Rib Fest underway in downtown Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus' annual festival honoring jazz and ribs is back this weekend. The Jazz & Rib Fest is free to all and runs July 19-21 along the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus. HOURS. Friday, July 19: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, July 20: 11 a.m....
Police: 4-year-old Columbus boy at center of Amber Alert found safe
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 4-year-old Columbus boy at the center of an Amber Alert was found safe Friday morning, according to police. Matthew Brown-Giamarco was reported missing by his father just before 5 a.m. from the area of Wedgewood Drive and Eakin Road in the Holly Hill neighborhood. Columbus Division of Police Sgt. James Fuqua said the boy was found unharmed just after 11 a.m. on Dexter Avenue.
How the global tech outage is affecting services in Columbus and Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — A major internet outage affecting Microsoft is disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies across the world, with problems continuing hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services. Airlines and airports in the...
Plans in the works for Latitude Five25 towers to be demolished
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Latitude Five25 towers could soon be torn down after a company agreed to buy the property for $7 million. The Sawyer Towers have stood on the east side of Columbus for decades but have been vacant for the last year and a half after tenants were forced to vacate on Christmas Day in 2022.
Proposal for new downtown Columbus apartment building would displace 4 properties
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Some big changes could soon be coming to downtown Columbus thanks to a new proposal for an apartment complex. According to plan submissions, the proposed building, named The Estrella, will have 23 floors, 290 units and will sit on Rich and South 4th streets. Most of...
More affordable housing coming to Reynoldsburg and Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Buying and renting a house is expensive for many people, especially for those who make below-average income. "The affordability wage to afford an average apartment around here is close to or broken 20 dollars an hour," said Bob Bitzenhofer, vice president of planning and development for the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority.
ODOT plans to add roundabout on state Route 315 in Liberty Township to help alleviate traffic congestion
OHIO, USA — The Ohio Department of Transportation is looking for public comment on their Jewett Road intersection safety improvements project. ODOT said they plan to build a small roundabout at the intersection of state Route 315 and Jewett Road. Neighbors in the area said the intersection is always...
'It is a matter of time': Columbus police continue to look for leads in Alexa Stakely's death
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio — It has been one week since 29-year-old Alexa Stakely was killed trying to save her son after her car was stolen in Canal Winchester. The Columbus Division of Police continues to search for the three suspects who they say hit and killed the single mother. Police say Stakely's 6-year-old son was inside the car sleeping when the suspects tried to steal the car.
Man pleads guilty to murder in connection to AutoZone robbery last summer
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ohio — A Columbus man pleaded guilty to multiple charges in connection to a shooting at an AutoZone near Polaris last summer where a man was killed while attempting to stop a robbery, according to Delaware County Prosecutor Melissa Schiffel. The prosecutor's office said Darius Wynn, 28,...
Motorcyclist killed in north Columbus crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A motorcyclist is dead following a crash on the city's north side Thursday evening, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers were called on a report of a crash on Cleveland and Chittenden avenues, located in South Linden, shortly before 5:30 p.m. Police say a...
Neighbors fed up with vacant property, squatter in Hilltop
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The people living on Safford Avenue in the Hilltop neighborhood are fed up with a vacant house on the block and the squatter who keeps breaking into it. “No matter how many times they came and boarded the house up, he just wouldn’t leave,” said a neighbor named Adrianne.
Man faces 7 to 9 years in prison for robbery of US postal carrier
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man pleaded guilty in court on Thursday to crimes related to robberies of United States postal carriers in 2022, according to U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker. The attorney's office said 20-year-old Anthony "AJ" Williams admitted to the charges of brandishing a firearm during a crime...
Man who pleaded guilty to killing man, posting beating on Snapchat sentenced to life in prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man who pleaded guilty to charges related to posting videos on social media of himself beating another man to death three years ago was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Timothy Kendrick, 35, pleaded guilty in June to charges of aggravated murder, murder, kidnapping,...
Groundbreaking date set for first Buc-ee's in Ohio
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio — Buc-ee's is about to break ground in Ohio for the very first time. The state's first Buc-ee's is set for its official groundbreaking on Aug. 8, according to Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore. The store will be located at the intersection of state Route 235...
EPA watchdog investigating delays in how the agency used sensor plane after East Palestine derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The EPA's Inspector General is investigating why the agency didn't get its specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors into the air over East Palestine until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment last year. The Associated Press reported on a whistleblower's concerns this spring...
Investigation underway by Milwaukee officials after fatal shooting of man by Columbus officers
MILWAUKEE — An investigation is underway in Milwaukee to find out exactly what led up to five Columbus police officers shooting and killing a knife-wielding man on Tuesday. The shooting happened just after 2 p.m. Eastern time when the 13 members of the bike unit providing security near the Republican National Convention were getting debriefed on what to expect for the day.
Ohio State students raise safety concerns after emeritus professor was robbed on campus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After police said an Ohio State emeritus professor was robbed at knifepoint Tuesday evening at a parking garage on campus, students on campus are raising safety concerns. The professor was confronted around 5 p.m. inside the Arps Garage at 1950 College Road by a suspect with...
Teachers union sues CCS over substitute teacher contracts
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The union representing teachers and substitute teachers inside Columbus City Schools is suing the district, claiming CCS violated state law. The union said the district notified 28 building substitutes that their contracts were not being renewed for the upcoming school year. The Columbus Education Association argues this notice was sent outside a window outlined in state law regarding bargaining agreements.
Recall issued by some cucumbers sold at select Walmart stores in Ohio recalled over listeria concerns
OHIO, USA — A northern Ohio farm has issued a voluntary recall for some of its whole and bagged salad cucumbers for concerns of possible listeria contamination. Weirs Farm Inc. in Huron County issued the recall after the potential contamination was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development through routine sampling.
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