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Organizers work to ‘break boundaries’ with state fair pig show
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The O’Neill Swine Barn at the Ohio State Fair was the site of the second ever “Breaking Boundaries Pig Show” Friday. Around a dozen participants with developmental disabilities got to see and feel what it’s like to show a pig at the state fair. “These youngsters out here had an opportunity […]
Non-profit Youth Empowerment Summit encourages teen advocacy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Hilltop based non-profit MY Project USA hosted its second annual Youth Empowerment Summit Friday. All summer long young people in its summer program have been on a journey to become advocates in the community. The summit was a chance for the teens to show off their progress. The young leaders […]
Columbus bar recovering after man allegedly damages property, assaults employee
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Employees of an Old North Columbus bar believe they were victims of a hate crime after a man showed up yelling homophobic slurs and causing damage to the property Wednesday night. Cora Helton, owner of Bossy Grrl’s Pin Up Joint, said the establishment is a burlesque...
One injured in Brewery District shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — At least one person is injured after an alleged shooting in the Brewery District Friday night. Police blocked off a scene at South Wall Street and West Beck Street following reports of gunshots in the area around 9:09 p.m., according to dispatchers. Multiple officers responded to the scene, closing off the […]
Carter Krier discusses accepting an assistant coaching position with Ohio State Men’s Hockey
Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman caught up with former Fargo Force assistant/goaltenders coach, Carter Krier. They discussed his time with the Force and broke down his new assistant coaching opportunity with Ohio State Men’s Hockey.
Columbus entrepreneur has big vision for former Neighborhood House site on Near East Side
The building that housed the Neighborhood House, once a social services hub on Columbus' Near East Side, was purchased by a local realty firm from the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. Moses Realty, owned by Freweini Alemayoh, acquired the more than three-acre property for $1.5 million with funding from Adelphi Bank, Freedom Equity Inc....
Look inside inspection reports examining fair food safety
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Amid rides, livestock and fried food, the last thing you want at the fair is to get sick. Columbus Public Health is making sure that doesn’t happen. Their team checks every single food and drink stand on the fairgrounds, and NBC4 Investigates looked at inspection reports for a behind-the-scenes look at what […]
AAA warns drivers of rising threat of vehicle theft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — AAA said total vehicle thefts nationwide have increased over the past 15 years, and some of that has to do with social media. According to AAA, thieves of all ages are using the internet to invent and find new ways to steal cars. Bill Purpura with AAA said there are two […]
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Takeaways from Big Ten media days
For the first time in months, it felt like college football is back this week. The Big Ten held its annual media days in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, giving all 18 teams in the newly expanded conference a chance to speak. While teams won't kick off the season...
Latitude 525 proposal could build almost 400 'affordable' units after demolishing towers
The two towers of Latitude 525 would be demolished under a new proposal currently under court consideration. The Columbus City Attorney's Office said in a statement the sale of the property could close by the end of the year. Demolition could begin in 2025. The new development proposal under consideration calls for an affordable rate for all of the units that would be built on the near east side plot.
Ohio State baseball adds SEC transfer infielder, former top-100 prospect Luther Ellis
Ohio State baseball may have landed its biggest transfer on Friday afternoon. Infielder, Luther “Lee” Ellis, committed to the Buckeyes after playing his freshman season at South Carolina. He played in 17 games this past year, starting six of them batting .273 with 8 runs and a steal. Ellis was a highly ranked recruit coming out of high school, as Perfect Game named him as the No. 1 prospect in Maryland and the 85th overall player in the country as noted in his player page. A cannon for an arm, Ellis was clocked at 96 miles-per-hour at a Perfect Game...
Group steals DoorDasher's car at gunpoint, then abandons it
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A group tried to steal food and then briefly stole a car, police say. Columbus police said the robbery happened in the 4500 block of Hemingway Court on July 22 just before 7 p.m. Two people were delivering food through DoorDash when two girls came...
Columbus City Council hosts final Summer Splash of the year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus City Council hosted the third and final "Summer Splash" of 2024 today at the Marion Franklin Pool. The free event features music and free frozen treats, but is more about providing a safe place. The pools have been opened for extended hours this summer in hopes of providing a safe-space for families in the community.
'Westgate, not west hate': Community rallies against racist graffiti sprayed on playground
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A west side community group is battling back against vandals after racist graffiti was spray painted on a children's slide inside Westgate Park. "It's upsetting," said Jamecka White after ABC 6 showed her photos of the racist comments that target Jewish and African-American communities. Neighbors...
The Daily: Laine Trade Still a Probability; Kasper is No. 1
Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said Thursday that he is still plans to trade Patrik Laine, but he can’t guarantee he will move him. Waddell needs to wait until Laine leaves the NHL/NHL Players Association program to allow teams to talk to him. “His progress I keep...
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