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Minimum wage hike won't make the ballot this year in Ohio
When Ohio voters cast their ballots in November, they won't get to weigh in on whether to raise the minimum wage. A national spokesperson with One Fair Wage said late Wednesday afternoon the organization missed the mark on signatures—writing it was short on the 44-county requirement to make the ballot in November 2024. The spokesperson said it was “very close” to its goal but would hold off on submitting anything.
Top RB target Savion Hiter reacts to only visit of June — to Georgia
Penn State, Michigan, and several others were immediate to reach out when the 2026 contact period began. "I feel like I'm doing pretty good. All the schools I've wanted have communicated with me," Hiter said. "I'm planning to get on some visits soon. It was pretty crazy, but I think I handled it pretty well. I responded to every coach."
ABC 6 uncovers new clues into investigation of 8-year old’s death
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — ABC 6 is getting fresh insight into the investigation into the death of an 8-year old boy found in a trash bag in the attic of his home last week. Martonio Wilder's mother and her girlfriend are both in jail facing a list of charges in connection with the case. His mother, Lashanda Wilder, is charged with murder.
Ohio State WR offer staying in contact with the Buckeyes, discusses return to OSU
Pataskala (Ohio) Watkins Memorial 2026 wide receiver Jaeden Ricketts worked out at the Buckeyes' camp on June 6 and landed an Ohio State scholarship offer that day. He is currently sitting at eight offers: Ohio State, Toledo, Bowling Green, Ohio University, Miami of Ohio, Ball State, Kent State and Akron.
Conference Realignment: Which schools are in which leagues?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — It's a Friday in the summer and we're still almost two months away from the start of college football season. We've been going through withdrawal since you-know-who won the national championship almost six months ago. Perhaps you've forgotten which Pac-10 Pac-12 schools entered the transfer...
7 family members escape burning home in Truro Township overnight
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus family is now okay after escaping a fire in Truro Township, near the Blacklick Woods Metro Park, early Friday morning. The fire broke out at about 2 a.m. Four adults and three children escaped safely. I'm sad. I don't know what to do...
Columbus Weather: Scattered rain, storms possible again Friday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Scattered showers and storms today with high humidity, but more sun on the way for the weekend with lower humidity. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy, warm, muggy, sctd. rain & storms, high 86. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, rain leaving, low 67. SATURDAY: Partly cloudy, high 83. SUNDAY: Mostly...
Ohio State recruiting set for big 48 hours of commitments: Buckeye Breakfast
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s 2025 class hasn’t had an ideal two days, with four-star edge Justin Hill committing to Alabama and five-star wideout Dakorien Moore committing to Oregon. But things can turn around on Friday and Saturday. Four-star edge rusher Damien Shanklin, the No. 110...
Avondale’s April Knight Prepares to Represent Columbus City Schools on the National Stage
July 5, 2024 – For twenty years, April Knight has served students of Columbus City Schools (CCS) as a proud principal. For the 2025-2026 school year, Knight will continue to support CCS students, but it will be on the national stage. Knight, the principal at Avondale Elementary School, is...
DeWine orders flags lowered for Cleveland officer killed in shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered flags at half-staff starting on the Fourth of July after a shooting in Cleveland left an officer dead. The governor has requested flags to remain lowered from Thursday through sunset on the day of Cleveland Officer Jamieson Ritter’s funeral. The order applies to all state and […]
Weather alert: Severe storms possible Friday with damaging winds and torrential rain
A cold front is expected to cross Ohio on Friday. The passage of the front is expected to bring slightly cooler temperatures and a chance of rain. The National Weather Service says some of these isolated storms on Friday could be severe across northern Ohio. "A couple storms could be...
Ohio man playing football in water bitten by shark at 'shark bite capital of the world'
A 21-year-old Ohio man was bitten by a shark at Florida's New Smyrna Beach on the Fourth of July while playing football in knee-deep water, according to Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Interim Director Tammy Malphurs. The shark bit him on the right foot. The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and...
Study reveals Ohio traffic deaths up compared to 10 years ago despite recent declines
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The July 4 weekend means Ohio’s roads will be packed with holiday travelers. AAA projects almost 61 million will hit the road and another 10 million have other travel plans. A recent report digging through a decade of traffic fatality data offers a reminder to be patient behind the wheel.
Linden Leadership Academy seeks to empower and unite the community
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Bringing the neighborhood together and highlighting positives within the Linden community. That is the mission behind a new initiative pushing to create leaders which is focused on pushing the area forward. The 'Linden Leadership Academy' is a new program looking to motivate community members to...
Joel Klatt says Ohio State is one of four legit title contenders
As the excitement of college football builds, all the experts are beginning to make their predictions for what the future holds. After having conversations and preseason observations, Joel Klatt says he’d be shocked if Ohio State wasn’t in the mix along with three other teams. Along with the...
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