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ABC 6/FOX 28 News win various regional Emmy Awards
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — ABC 6/FOX 28 News has been recognized by a regional chapter of the Emmy Awards for broadcast excellence in numerous categories. The Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television," states the Academy's regional website. "Our mission is to serve our members, promote the highest standards in television professionalism and recognize excellence in television throughout our region..."
New Albany Dance Festival to take place next weekend
NEW ALBANY, Ohio — Dancers from all over will convene in central Ohio next weekend for the third annual New Albany Dance Festival. Hosted by New Vision Dance Company, the festival is a 3-day event. Kicking off Friday evening with a concert of adult professional performers from companies all around central Ohio, the event will then feature more than 30 free dance classes on Saturday with a showcase of central Ohio dance studios in the evening.
Man in “extremely critical” condition after northeast Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One man was taken to a hospital in “extremely critical” condition after being shot Sunday morning in northeast Columbus. A police dispatcher said officers were sent to the 2400 block of Timber Trail Drive South just after 10:30 a.m. A man was found shot with medics taking the victim to a […]
Man charged in 2017 killing of aspiring rapper, best friend at Wedgewood apartments
More than seven years after two men were killed at a West Side apartment complex, Columbus police have charged a man in connection with their deaths. Paul A. Smith, 24, of the South Side, has been charged with two counts of murder in connection with the Jan. 23, 2017, double homicide of...
Actors’ Theatre of Columbus brings Shakespeare back to Schiller Park
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Actors’ Theatre of Columbus is bringing Shakespeare back to the park this weekend with a modern retelling of the Bard's classic comedy, “Twelfth Night.”. First performed in 1602, the play is about love. A complex plot with many different relationships, the story centers...
Central Ohio Aquatics’ 15-16 Boys Break National Age Group Record in the 200 Free Relay
LCM (50 meters) Results on MeetMobile: “2024OH CZ East Speedo Sectionals”. During Saturday’s time trials session at the 2024 Columbus Sectionals, a team from Central Ohio Aquatics combined for 1:33.29 in the 200 free relay to set a new National Age Group Record. The team of Austin Carpenter...
Power restored to 4,200 in northeastern Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — More than 4,200 AEP customers in the northeastern section of Columbus were without power for a number of hours Sunday afternoon. According to the AEP outage map, an outage near the Preserve North section of the city, west of the New Albany Country Club and east of Blendon Woods, affected 4,255 […]
‘It’s concerning:’ Ohio residents seek answers after fracking waste cleanup still not done
The CEO of Austin Master Services - owner of a fracking-waste storage facility in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio - will attend a hearing by phone today in Belmont County, facing contempt-of-court charges for failing to clean up 10,000 tons of waste - far beyond what the company was permitted to store.
Aces of Trades: Jim Sayre pens book about trials and tribulations of being blind
ZANESVILLE – He’s no typical author. “I was an adventurous child, always wanting to do things that I was told I could not do,” recalled Jim Sayre. “Really, I didn’t dream of doing anything specifically as I grew up. I was governed more by what I could do because of my disability, and what I was allowed to do by society. ...
Inkcarceration boosts Mansfield food trucks
MANSFIELD — Sadie Stewart remembers when her food truck was one of the only Richland County trucks serving Inkmates a few years ago. The owner of Mad Meltz, Stewart said 2024 marks her team’s fourth year at Inkcarceration. Richland County’s Athena Gyro Express and Grunt Grub also set up at the festival this year.
Ohio State's Sean Stewart wants to rewrite the narrative on who he is as a player after transfer
During his recruitment process, there wasn't a college basketball program in the country that wouldn't have taken Sean Stewart. The Orlando native was a top-25 overall prospect and the No. 6 power forward in the 2023 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports rankings. After playing his freshman season at Duke,...
They’ve Got Mail In Chatfield…They Just Can’t Get It…
CHATFIELD, OH— Residents in Chatfield are expressing frustration over the lack of accessibility to their local post office. The post office, which has been serving the community since 1904, does not offer home delivery services. Postmaster Jill Stahl is responsible for overseeing operations in both Chatfield and Attica. Residents...
A Southwest flight is under investigation for dangerously low altitude
The wingspan of a Boeing 737 Max 8 plane is just under 118 feet — and a recent Southwest flight involving that aircraft wasn’t that much further above Tampa Bay despite still being 3 miles out from the airport. Suggested Reading. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating what...
Inkcarceration economy: Visitor dollars add up to millions for Mansfield, Richland County
Carl Guidotti spent $13 for a large slice of pizza for Kaedyn Barnett Saturday and $13 for a Locked Up Lemonade for Kaedyn's mom as they listened to the band Uncured before taking a tour of the Ohio State Reformatory during the Inkcarceration music and tattoo festival. Kaedyn, 16, and her mom, Colleen...
Richland County marriage licenses recorded July 8-12
These marriage license applications were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12:. Edward James Costello V of Iola, Texas, 23, office assistant, to Mia Rea Enzor of College Station, Texas, 25, stockman. Jordan Rudi Ratleff of Mansfield, 32, cleaning, to Lindsay Lynn Spinneweber of Mansfield, 32, self...
$2 Million Tax Credit Secured: Historic Zanesville Building to Undergo $9.4 Million Renovation
A $2 million tax credit will help turn the Baker Brother’s Grocery building in Zanesville into a mixed-use complex with office space, commercial areas, and apartments, with construction expected to start in December 2024 and finish by November 2025. $2 Million Tax Credit Revitalizes Historic Baker Brother’s Grocery Building in Zanesville with New Offices, Commercial […]
New Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins bringing mixed reviews as a 2025 NFL Draft prospect
The 2025 NFL Draft boasts one of the deepest running back groups in recent memory. Just how high is Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins on that list? The debate begins.
Inaugural Bark Bash to take place at Prairie Oaks Metro Park
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new event devoted to dogs in Franklin County is set to take place this August at Prairie Oaks Metro Park. Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks is hosting the inaugural Bark Bash on Aug. 24. There will be activities and entertainment for dogs and dog lovers.
Approved transfer of Spartan Stadium
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - The Spartan Municipal Stadium holds NFL history in Portsmouth. The stadium is almost 100 years old and has taken on different roles within the Portsmouth community. It was the former home to the Detroit Lions, back when they were called the Portsmouth Spartans in the...
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