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Man in leopard-print pajamas found with gerbils in his pants after business break-ins
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"Someone knows who did it" Family says 2 year-old shot in the head remains in critical condition
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Columbus mother and her girlfriend indicted in 8-year-old son's death
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Walsh Jesuit, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School join Ohio Catholic Athletic Conference
An incredible high school sports conference has been created, and Walsh Jesuit and St. Vincent-St. Mary are part of it. Columbus St. Francis DeSales vice principal Jim Jones sent out a news release Tuesday morning announcing the formation of the Ohio Catholic Athletic Conference. The league, which will be football...
Goodwill Columbus celebrates 85 years of serving the community
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Goodwill Columbus, in its 85th year of serving the Columbus community, will open a brand-new facility that supports four of the non-profit’s service areas: retail, donation, free job training and Adult Day Services. It is the only Goodwill Columbus location with all four entities under one roof. Ryan Burgess, CEO, Goodwill Columbus shares how Goodwill keeps empowering the Columbus area all these years. For more information about Goodwill, head on over to their website at goodwillcolumbus.org.
Shake Shack celebrating National French Fry Day with exclusive pillow
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Tuesday is National French Fry Day, and Shake Shack is celebrating by making it so you can have your fries and eat them too. In partnership with Bearaby, Shake Shack has unveiled the Crinkle Cut Cuddler, a fry-shaped version of Bearaby's body pillows. The foam...
Buckeyes to play in Jax College Baseball Classic
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State baseball team is set to play in the second annual Jax College Baseball Classic at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, Fla. Feb. 21-23, 2025. The tournament, which will be hosted by Peak Events, LLC, in partnership with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, will feature the Buckeyes, Alabama, Coastal Carolina and NC State. Alabama and Coastal Carolina are both coming off NCAA Regional appearances, and the Wolfpack was the runner-up at the College World Series.
The Ohio State football team needs to take advantage of their easy schedule
The Ohio State football program is about to have one of the easiest schedules they've had in a while. Usually, they have a tough non-conference opponent to take on. They have the last two years against Notre Dame and they will next year when they take on Texas. This year,...
Get ready for the 25th Dash for Donation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Join Lifeline of Ohio for the 25th Dash for Donation 5K and Family Fun Walk on July 13th! More than 2,000 runners and walkers are expected to take to the streets of Columbus to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. Events include a 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Family Fun Walk and the Kids and Mascots Dash, a race for children 7 years old and younger featuring Lifeline of Ohio’s Honey Bee and her mascot friends from around Central Ohio. Andrew Mullins, CEO of Lifeline of Ohio , shares how you and your loved ones can get involved. Visit dashfordonation.org for more information and to register!
OSU wheat varieties perform under pressure during 2024 harvest
The 2024 wheat harvest is complete, and after exceptional growing conditions over the winter, dramatic weather in late spring left producers on the edge of their seats. Fifth-generation wheat farmer Tyler Schnaithman in Garfield County said producers were pleased with the crop in his area of central Oklahoma despite almost writing it off at one point in the year.
Survivor of Ohio State Fair Fire Ball accident awarded $20 million in civil lawsuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A woman who was severely injured from a 2017 malfunction on the Ohio State Fair’s Fire Ball ride has won a massive lawsuit against its manufacturer. According to a spokesperson for the law firm Cooper Elliott, Keziah Lewis was awarded $20 million. The judge’s decision in the case was read in […]
Ohio spends billions to rehabilitate the incarcerated. Current state laws make it difficult for employers to then hire them.
John Rush, a small business owner on the West Side of Columbus, has hired and trained more than 5,000 employees, many facing barriers presented by the criminal justice system. He is a believer in second chances. Rush said he empowers his employees to “not be so naive or belittled into...
New vintage store and gift shop opens in former beloved pizza restaurant
A brand new shop for vintage decor, cute trinkets and gifts, and local handmade goods just opened their doors in Clintonville. Alchemy + Fortune is located at 2928 North High St., and if the checkered floors look a little familiar to you, that’s because it’s in the former home of Gatto’s Pizza, who opened their first pizza shop there in 1952! (Gatto’s relocated to 3420 Indianola Ave. in 2022).
Man arrested for west Columbus Petland break-in had gerbils hidden in pants
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man is in custody after reportedly breaking into several businesses in the far west side of Columbus, including a Petland where multiple animals were set loose early Tuesday morning. According to Columbus police, officers arrived at the Petland store in Hilliard Station at 3:45 a.m. and found an open door. […]
Report: The Causes of Violent Crime in Ohio, Explained
Many societal structures and systems can be drivers of violent crimes, according to a new report by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. More than 30,000 violent crimes — including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — were reported in Ohio in 2023. “Even with laws and penalties...
Korean BBQ joint opens second central Ohio location
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Korean barbecue and hot pot chain, which opened its first central Ohio restaurant just last year, has launched another Columbus-area location. KPot is now welcoming patrons near Polaris Fashion Place at 8665 Sancus Blvd., the former home of a shuttered seafood restaurant named The Seasoning Crab. The new location marks […]
Preservation benefits granted to two development projects in Columbus
View a previous report on changes being made to the former Kroger Bakery complex in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio has approved more than $68 million in tax credits to preserve historic buildings around the state, including the former Kroger Bakery complex and a century-old manufacturing building in Columbus. The Ohio […]
Joe Burrow gives his input on the Ohio State fans that claim him as one of them
One of the topics that gets fans into heated debates online is claiming a player to one schools even if the player didn't finish his career there. If you go on the platform formerly known as twitter, you'll often see fanbases arguing over if Alabama can claim Jalen Hurts, if Ohio State can claim Jameson Williams, if Auburn can claim Bo Nix, and if Ohio State can claim Joe Burrow among several other debates.
Court: Drivers, not prosecutors, must prove they weren’t illegally using phone
View a previous report in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio appeals court ruled it’s the responsibility of drivers accused of violating the state’s distracted driving law, not prosecutors, to prove they were not illegally using their phone behind the wheel. A distracted driving law making it illegal for drivers to […]
'Divergent' author, local poet headline Columbus Book Festival
In its second year, the Columbus Book Festival is back and bigger than ever, with more than a hundred authors appearing at the free event at the main Columbus Metropolitan Library and Topiary Park. Among those authors are headliners including Veronica Roth, author of the bestselling “Divergent” trilogy; Hanif Abdurraqib,...
Nationwide Arena and convention center need $170 million in upgrades, owner says
Nationwide Arena and its nearby partner, the Greater Columbus Convention Center, need more than $170 million in repairs, according to their owner. With a few exceptions, such as a new scoreboard and concession upgrades to the arena, the needs aren't sexy but rather involve basic infrastructure, including new roofs and HVAC equipment.
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