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Two Little Ohio Boys Lost Their Mom to Gun Violence. A Grand Jury Indicted the Police Officer Who Shot Her.
The month of August has been devastating for Ta’Kiya Young’s family since she was gunned down by an Ohio police officer 23 days after her 21st birthday. Young was an excited mom of two little boys, and pregnant with her first daughter, when she encountered Connor Grubb at a Kroger supermarket parking lot.
City seeks to shutter downtown Columbus night club
For previous reports on this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus nightclub that was the scene of a double murder could have its doors shuttered for good. According to the Columbus City Attorney’s Office, the Property Action Team has filed a motion of contempt to seek the closure of […]
Annual Tequila Fest returns to Columbus this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An annual festival featuring different tequila, food and entertainment is returning to central Ohio. Tequila Fest Columbus is back on Saturday at Gravity, across from COSI, from 3 to 9 p.m. Tequila Fest will feature more than 50 different tequilas at the event, from Teremana, 1800 and Prospero to Mi Campo, […]
4-Star Center Picks Kentucky Over Ohio State, Numerous Other Schools
Malachi Moreno is a top three center in the 2025 recruiting class. The seven-footer and four-star prospect committed to the Kentucky Wildcats over Ohio State and other finalists on Friday.
German Village cocktail lounge and restaurant closing, citing differences with landlord
Five years ago, a cocktail lounge and adjacent bistro opened on the corner of 4th and Blenkner, taking over what was once Curio and Harvest Pizzeria. The dynamic duo, Ferdinand Lounge and Bistrolino, serve a selection of craft cocktails and small plates, offering a cozy space for German Villagers to walk to and hang out on the beautiful, brick-lined patio.
There's still time for movies this summer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Take some time to watch some movies as summer starts to wind down. Hope Madden and George Wolf of MaddWolf share their thoughts on the newest films in theaters. Alien: Romulus (R, theaters) Didi (R, theaters) My Penguin Friend (PG, theaters)
Community gathers for Heart Walk to boost CPR awareness in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — On Saturday, Aug. 17, more than 15,000 community members will gather to help raise awareness about the need to be educated in CPR. The American Heart Association is hosting "Heart Walk" with registration beginning at 8 a.m. at McFerson Commons Park (218 West St., Columbus).
Police officers file lawsuit against city after cyber attack leaks their bank & personal information
By now, you’ve probably heard about the ransomware attack that’s impacting the City of Columbus and their employees (if not, here’s the rundown – a foreign cyber threat hacked into The City of Columbus’ database, stealing 6.5 terabytes of databases, internal logins, employee passwords, access to city video cameras, and even data from emergency services, then posted it all for sale on the darkweb).
Man accused of stabbing 3 people near Blacklick given $600,000 bond
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man accused of stabbing three people near Blacklick this summer appeared in Franklin County Municipal Court for the first time on Friday. Benjamin Kelch, 66, was charged with murder and felonious assault. He was given a $600,000 bond for the incident that happened on June 25.
Enjoy a weekend of magic with Hearts for Hope
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Prepare to be mesmerized by an extraordinary evening of magic, comedy, and awe-inspiring illusions! Join us for “Hearts for Hope, benefiting A Kid Again. This event features world-renowned performers, including Broadway and Las Vegas headliners, America’s Got Talent finalists and the North American Card Champion, all coming together for an unforgettable family-friendly experience. Tickets start at $28. Learn more at akidagain.org/hfh.
Ohio State football freshmen RBs James Peoples and Sam Williams-Dixon vow to be ready
Much has changed for James Peoples and Sam Williams-Dixon since they arrived as early-enrollee freshmen at Ohio State in January. Back then, they had little reason to think they might be relied on for significant playing time in 2024. With TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins ahead of them as probably the country’s top tandem...
Fire damages apartment building in Canal Winchester
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WSYX) — Firefighters put out a fire in Canal Winchester on Friday morning. The two-alarm fire began just before 8:30 a.m. at an apartment building at 5595 Howth Place. Columbus Fire Chief Steve Martin said nobody was in the building when firefighters searched the apartment units.
Ohio State Buckeyes Back to Campus: Get new apparel for football season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Football is in the air, and you can get ready for the upcoming Ohio State Buckeyes season with brand new looks from the Back to Campus collection. The fresh line of shirts, hats and accessories are available online now just in time for opening day on Aug. 31.
Safety tips for new Cowboys
The Oklahoma State University Police Department is the force tasked with keeping students safe. This is a shared responsibility; students can also contribute to their safety by taking several steps. Stay safe, and add these 11 tips to your safety tool kit. Do not walk alone at night. If you...
Lancaster Police Seek Public’s Help After Early Morning Shooting and Vehicle Crash
Lancaster – The Lancaster Police Department (LPD) is calling on the public for assistance following two separate incidents that occurred early this morning, August 16, 2024. At approximately 3:28 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call about a shooting at Timbertop Apartments, located in the 2200 block of North Columbus Street. The caller reported that three unidentified males were attempting to break into parked vehicles. When confronted, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and fired two rounds in the caller’s direction. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The suspects fled the scene, heading toward Lowe’s and the entrance to River Valley Highlands, and are currently at large.
Columbus City Schools puts levy dollars to work with building improvements over summer
Columbus City Schools highlighted new building improvements Wednesday, including new furniture, playgrounds and other upgrades funded by a majority of the $100 million generated annually from the voter-approved levy last November. At Westmoor Middle School and Valleyview Elementary, located next to each other on the West Side, the district showed off new...
Friday Food Bites: Little Grand Market, Chouette, High Bank Westerville open
There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest:. The Little Grand Market celebrates its grand opening tonight – Friday, Aug. 16 – at 6 p.m. Built as part of Thrive Companies’ Grandview Crossing development, the market features 10 local vendors, a full bar, and indoor/outdoor spaces. Also included in the facilities is a third location of Thrive’s coffee shop/cocktail bar concept, Bada Bean Bada Booze. Hit the link above for a full preview of it!
Westerville school board member resigns over a year before term ends
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — After 25 years of service, a Westerville school board member is retiring this month, over a year before her term was set to end and amid an ongoing ethics investigation. Nancy Nestor-Baker announced her retirement Tuesday night at a Board of Education meeting, which she said will take effect Aug. 31. […]
Football around the Muskingum Valley: Our comprehensive coverage of the 2024 season
ZANESVILLE — The football season is nearing its official kickoff in the Muskingum Valley. We will offer our collection of football coverage on one page, providing easy access to find all of the football information for the 2024 season for the Zanesville Times Recorder and Coshocton Tribune. This page will be updated throughout...
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