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Columbus City Schools puts levy dollars to work with building improvements over summer
Columbus City Schools highlighted new building improvements Wednesday, including new furniture, playgrounds and other upgrades funded by a majority of the $100 million generated annually from the voter-approved levy last November. At Westmoor Middle School and Valleyview Elementary, located next to each other on the West Side, the district showed off new...
Cyberattack puts Columbus residents' data at risk
Thousands of Columbus residents have reportedly had their personal data compromised as a result of foreign hackers hitting the city's servers with ransomware last month. Why it matters: The stolen personal information — including driver's license and social security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and names of domestic violence victims — could lead to identity theft and other safety concerns, WCMH-TV reports.
Proof That Ohio is Full of Bad Drivers
According to a recent study, Ohio drivers have the 2nd most speeding tickets in the United States. Insurify crunched numbers of Ohio drivers in each state with speeding tickets on their driver records over the last 7 years compared to those without,. The Insurify data team compared the number of...
TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State’s Top Four Receivers Among Candidates to Return Kicks and Punts for 2024 Buckeyes
As Ohio State looks to find as many ways as possible to get the ball into the hands of its top offensive playmakers, one way it could do so is by using them in the return game. Asked Thursday who could handle return duties for the Buckeyes this season, Ryan...
Proof That Ohio is Full of Bad Drivers
According to a recent study, Ohio drivers have the 2nd most speeding tickets in the United States. Insurify crunched numbers of Ohio drivers in each state with speeding tickets on their driver records over the last 7 years compared to those without,. The Insurify data team compared the number of...
First full moon of August is coming to West Virginia and Ohio on Monday
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The first full moon for the month of August is named after North America’s largest fish, the sturgeon. Hence why it is called the Sturgeon Moon. This event will take place on Monday August 19, with it achieving peak fullest at 2:25 PM. Other names for Augusts Full Moon are: Grain […]
Plea accepted in Ohio business owner fraud case
William Anthony Bailey, owner of Movin and Groovin Productions, a supply and rental company, was charged in February with one felony count of obtaining money by false pretenses, but according to news partner Herald-Star the court accepted a guilty plea to a reduced charge.
Expert: Downloading stolen data from the dark web could lead to criminal charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Legal experts warn those who may be vulnerable from the cyber attack targeting the city of Columbus should not go looking for that stolen data themselves. "I see only trouble ahead for that kind of conduct," said Ian Friedman with Friedman, Nemecek, Long & Grand,...
How much does it cost to park on Ohio State University's campus? The answer is complicated
Parking permits at Ohio State University are increasing in price again by 4%. CampusParc, a private company, operates the garages and lots where students, faculty and staff park. But how do prices compare to other public universities in the U.S.? It depends on where you go. The 4% price hike...
Gov. DeWine sends National Guard unit to assist with Columbus cyber breach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced on Friday that a team within the National Guard has been asked to assist the City of Columbus, in regards to the recent cyber attack. We have... at the [Columbus] mayor's request, deployed numbers of Ohio National Guard. The...
Columbus man pleads not guilty to shooting woman in face in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A Columbus man has pleaded not guilty to charges in a Kanawha County shooting. Aweis Abdi, 29, is accused of shooting a woman in the face in Rand back in March and fleeing the scene. Abdi was indicted in July on charges of malicious wounding, wanton endangerment and prohibited person […]
Community gathers for Heart Walk to boost CPR awareness in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — On Saturday, Aug. 17, more than 15,000 community members will gather to help raise awareness about the need to be educated in CPR. The American Heart Association is hosting "Heart Walk" with registration beginning at 8 a.m. at McFerson Commons Park (218 West St., Columbus).
Annual Tequila Fest returns to Columbus this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An annual festival featuring different tequila, food and entertainment is returning to central Ohio. Tequila Fest Columbus is back on Saturday at Gravity, across from COSI, from 3 to 9 p.m. Tequila Fest will feature more than 50 different tequilas at the event, from Teremana, 1800 and Prospero to Mi Campo, […]
Half of parents believe technology hinders kids from forming classroom connections, poll shows
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As kids across central Ohio are beginning to return to the classroom, a new poll was released to show how parents feel about kids’ access to technology and social media. According to a study from Nationwide Children's Hospital's Kids Mental Health Foundation, success in school...
Friday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard has won Ohio State’s quarterback battle against Devin Brown and will be the starter when the No. 2 Buckeyes open against Akron on Aug. 31, coach Ryan Day said Thursday. Howard transferred from Kansas State after starting 28 games over four seasons, and he graded out the highest through nearly 30 practices over the spring and preseason. Brown is the No. 2 quarterback, but Day said Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin and Air Noland would be given an opportunity to continue competing for the top backup job. Howard led Kansas State to the 2022 Big 12 championship and set the school career record with 48 touchdown passes. He tied the K-State single-season record with 24 TD passes last season. He also rushed for 921 yards and 19 TDs in his career for the Wildcats.
Free Tool Rental at Modcon Living’s Tool Library
Summer and Fall brings yard work and lots of of home improvement projects! If you don’t have the tools you need, don’t buy them – borrow them from the Modcon Living’s Tool Library for Franklin County residents. Using the Tool Library. Modcon Living’s Tool Library offers...
Wine Fest, Food Truck Festival and other Columbus weekend events
🍷 Stop and smell the rosé at the North Market Wine Fest at Bridge Park. 5-10pm Friday and 2-10pm Saturday, 6750 Longshore St., Dublin. $65, includes admission both days, a souvenir glass, $10 food voucher and five wine samples. Pro tip: Till 3pm Friday, online presale tickets are...
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