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Police officers file lawsuit against city after cyber attack leaks their bank & personal information
By now, you’ve probably heard about the ransomware attack that’s impacting the City of Columbus and their employees (if not, here’s the rundown – a foreign cyber threat hacked into The City of Columbus’ database, stealing 6.5 terabytes of databases, internal logins, employee passwords, access to city video cameras, and even data from emergency services, then posted it all for sale on the darkweb).
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)
Central Ohio hotel under new owner after $10 million sale
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio hotel is now under new ownership after the property was sold for $10 million to a hospitality company. Miamisburg-based AAAR Hotels closed on the sale to buy the Cambria Hotel at 9100 Lyra Drive in Polaris on July 18, according to the Delaware County Auditor’s Office. Wilcare Delaware, […]
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.
4-Star Center Picks Kentucky Over Ohio State, Numerous Other Schools
Malachi Moreno is a top three center in the 2025 recruiting class. The seven-footer and four-star prospect committed to the Kentucky Wildcats over Ohio State and other finalists on Friday.
Dialed-up velocity helps Anthony Wayne pitcher Graf become Ohio State recruit
When Anthony Wayne pitcher Owen Graf got an offer from Ohio State, he was so excited that he lost his appetite for a few days. He has worked tirelessly to increase his velocity on the mound to where it is currently, maxing out at 94 miles per hour. He did everything he could during the summer season to get noticed by the Buckeyes. He had battled back from a seemingly cursed injury streak early in his Anthony Wayne career. It all paid off with an offer from his dream school. Graf took a bit of time to consider the offer, but it was too good to pass up, and he recently announced his commitment to Ohio State.
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....
Columbus pizzeria closes again after truck hits fan for the second time since December
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Downtown pizzeria has been shut down again after a truck crashed into its exhaust fan for the second time since December. OH Pizza and Brew is temporarily closed, owner Luke Edwards announced in a social media post Wednesday. Edwards cited a semi running into the restaurant’s exhaust fan as the […]
Do you recognize these faces? Ohio BCI uses clay reconstructions to solve remains cases
Do any of these people look familiar? In the past few years, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has completed 10 facial reconstructions for unidentified remains cases in the state. All but three have been solved. ...
Nature: Diana Huang made a difference in the wildlife community
The wildlife rehabilitation community lost one of its stars on July 31, with the passing of Diana Huang. The veterinarian donated untold thousands of hours to caring for orphaned and injured wildlife and was held in the highest regard by her colleagues and the myriad people whose lives she touched. Huang, a native...
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...
An Ohioan’s guide to the 2024 Democratic National Convention: Who to know and what to watch
COLUMBUS, Ohio—A month ago, Ohio Democrats’ enthusiasm about the upcoming 2024 Democratic National Convention was decidedly lackluster. President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance in June intensified fears that he would lose in November to Republican Donald Trump, dragging down with him down-ballot Democrats such as U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, who’s in his own fiercely competitive race for reelection this year.
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