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West Nile Virus Detected, Dublin to Initiate Mosquito Spraying in North Zone on August 19
Residents of Dublin's north zone get ready for a buzzing disruption. On Monday, Aug. 19, Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) slated mosquito spraying between Brand and Glick Road after local mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This decision isn't taken lightly, spraying only happens when WNV is detected or mosquito populations reach a critical level.
Circleville Gears Up for Rock 4 Tots Charity Concert
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Circleville is set to rock for a cause with the Rock 4 Tots outdoor concert on August 17th, hosted at Rankin’s Lot & Tootles Pumpkin Inn. The event promises a day of live music, fun, and philanthropy, benefiting Pickaway County’s Toys for Tots. From...
Protesters demand meeting with CPD chief after deadly Milwaukee shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — It's been nearly a month since Columbus police officers shot and killed a man holding knives in Milwaukee while they were in town assisting during the Republican National Convention. On Friday, a group of protesters gathered outside CPD headquarters asking for more answers about that...
Moll promoted to associate vice president of public safety at Ohio State
Monica Moll has been promoted to associate vice president of The Ohio State University’s Department of Public Safety. In addition to the promotion, Moll will serve as interim chief of police following Kimberly Spears-McNatt’s departure on Aug. 26. Moll joined Ohio State as director of public safety in...
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)
Amanda-Clearcreek FFA Members Achieve State and American Degrees
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Amanda-Clearcreek FFA Chapter continues to make its mark in agricultural education, with several members achieving prestigious honors this year. At the recent Ohio FFA Convention, three A-C FFA members—Braeleigh Blosser, Carley Claypool, and Peter Smith—were awarded the State FFA Degree. Additionally, Riley McKeska and Hannah Saum have been approved for the American FFA Degree.
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.
Creating Over/Unders and Predicting Results For Ohio State’s Best Players
How much will the Buckeyes' most prominent players fill up the stat sheet in 2024?. With so many playmakers on both sides of the ball, that's the question we're looking to answer in our 2024 Ohio State football preview. We came up with over/unders for many of the best Buckeyes numbers that we believe could realistically go either way – and predict whether each Ohio State player will hit the respective overs.
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.
Columbus man charged with father's murder in incident where police fired at him
A man arrested by Columbus police in June after stabbing several relatives will have his first appearance in court Friday. Benjamin Kelch, 67, is charged with felonious assault and murder in the June 25 incident that resulted in his father's death, Franklin County Municipal Court records show. James Kelch, 95, died on Aug....
Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $464 million jackpot on August 16, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $464 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 16, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes in Ohio. Here's a look at all the winners throughout the Buckeye State from Tuesday night's drawing...
How CMHA’s $38 Million Investment Will Impact Central Ohio’s Housing Market
It’s no secret that buying a house has slipped out of reach for more and more Americans. For those in Central Ohio who struggle to afford housing, help is on the way. The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) has given the green light to invest $38 million in building three new housing communities in Columbus and Reynoldsburg.
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