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Columbus man pleads guilty in Jan. 6th breach of the U.S Capitol
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - An Ohio man pleaded guilty on Monday, to assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. 31-year-old Kyle Andrew Campbell, of Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers before U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss. Judge Moss will sentence Campbell on October 25, 2024.
Behind the curtain of the Columbus Black Theater Festival
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Performing Arts Center is set to host the 12th annual Black Theatre Festival starting this Friday, giving actors, playwrights, and directors a chance to showcase their work. Julie Whitney Scott, founder and artistic director of the festival, understands the importance of highlighting work by Black artists and people of […]
Ohio State HC Ryan Day under 'extreme pressure' heading into 2024
There's always pressure at Ohio State. The Buckeyes boast one of the only programs in all of college football that have a year-to-year expectation of winning championships.That's just part of the gig when you're Ohio State's head coach, but unfortunately for Ryan Day, his last six years in Columbus haven't produced a championship.To his credit, the Buckeyes did make the national championship in 2020 but they ended up losing to Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide. They made the College Football Playoff again in 2022 but lost to the Georgia Bulldogs in the semifinal.Ohio State has been great but...
Klein: Anticompetitive pricing cost City, taxpayers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Serious claims coming from the Columbus city attorney's office. Zach Klein is alleging drug companies and pharmacy middlemen have ripped off taxpayers to the tune of $26 million dollars. "They're screwing people over by jacking up the prices of the insulin and we have to...
Staying safe in the heat for Red, White and Boom
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The food vendors are parking as close as they can to the fireworks to serve the 400,000 people expected to make their way downtown to enjoy Red, White and Boom. July 3 is expected to be a hot one, so doctors want to make sure...
Providing a safe space for Columbus’ children
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Summer youth program leaders said their goal is to provide a safe space for kids and make an impact on their future. This year, the City of Columbus put more than $20 million toward helping these programs meet that goal. Mayor Andrew Ginther had the chance to check in on the […]
Family writes book about racism through the eyes of an 8-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The NBC 4 Today book series is back for July with a deeply personal story written by a local family about racism as told through the eyes of their daughter, who experienced it firsthand. “Let’s Mix It Up” is written by Emerson, Corie, and Anthony Locke. “This book is dedicated to […]
Benjamin Logan teachers attend Amateur Radio Relay League program
Benjamin Logan teachers Jason Smith, left, and Gretchen Powell are pictured at the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) Teachers Institute last week in Newington, Conn. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) Benjamin Logan teachers Gretchen Powell and Jason Smith attended the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) Teachers Institute in Newington, Conn., from June 24...
Protecting military members and their families from scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day, let’s not forget the people who fight every day to maintain that independence. Despite the sacrifices service members, veterans, and their families make, though, they are often preferred targets for scammers. “There are scams for everyone,” Jon Miller Steiger, director of the East […]
Traffic stop leads to drug and firearm seizure, one suspect detained
A traffic stop late last month has led to the seizure of drugs and firearms in Columbus. It occurred on June 28, 2024 around 9:30 p.m., when Columbus Police officers conducted a traffic stop on Airview Drive and Plateau Drive. During the stop, the vehicle fled and crashed in a nearby mobile home park.
Car crashes after being pursued through multiple counties, 2 taken into custody
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two suspects are in custody after they were pursued in multiple counties on Monday afternoon. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a vehicle which had been reported stolen was seen in Richland County which had been involved in multiple pursuits with prior agencies. Shortly afterward, a trooper in Knox County saw the vehicle headed south on State Route 95.
Meet a Columbus High School grad who's driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
It’s 27 feet long and 11 feet high, and when she finishes her yearlong journey, Columbus native Sarah Oney will have driven with her copilot one of the six famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles around 20,000 miles to more than 200 events across the midwestern United States. “Sarah had a lot of people to go up against, but I think it was clear from the moment we met her that she absolutely has sunshine energy,” Schmitt told the Ledger-Enquirer. “… When she was going through the process, it was so clear that she was ready to take on a role that just really spreads joy because she really is joyful. … Sarah’s just begun the job, but she’s already made so much magic along the way.” Meet Sarah Oney here.
Man indicted, accused of 2018 Columbus homicide, rape
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man already in prison now faces charges in connection with the death of a woman in Franklinton in 2018. 41-year-old Dannielle Annette Rowe was found dead in a home in the 100 block of North Central Avenue on May 21, 2018. Police at the...
Where to spend Independence Day in Columbus
Independence Day celebrations are ramping up, and for the next few days, Columbus will illuminate with spectacular celebration. From dazzling firework displays to lively parades and community celebration, this city has endless activities to ring in the holiday. Unsure where to place your blanket for evening fireworks or where to catch a community parade? Here are some of the best spots to enjoy Independence Day in Columbus.
Columbus fast-food chain abruptly closes a location permanently
There’s now one less place for a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger, fry, and a frosty. The Wendy’s located at 4595 E. Main St. posted a sign on their door stating they’re permanently closed, and the building is now already boarded up. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. The former fast-food...
OSHP: 21-year-old motorcyclist killed in Licking County crash
LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — A 21-year-old man driving a motorcycle was killed during a crash in Licking County on Monday, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Deputies were called on a report of a crash just after 6 p.m. on Cristland Hills Road, located just outside of Buckeye Lake in Licking Township.
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