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Columbus fast-food chain abruptly closes a location permanently
There’s now one less place for a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger, fry, and a frosty. The Wendy’s located at 4595 E. Main St. posted a sign on their door stating they’re permanently closed, and the building is now already boarded up. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. The former fast-food...
Columbus Zoo shares update on dog who was best friends with cheetah
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has provided an update on the well-being of yellow Labrador retriever Cullen, who was best friends with the recently deceased cheetah Emmett, and reported that Cullen is doing well and still loves meeting zoo guests.
Critically endangered gorilla born at Columbus Zoo
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed another baby gorilla over the weekend. The Zoo said the baby western lowland gorilla was born to first-time mother, Sue, and experienced father, Ktembe. Sue is currently bonding with the newborn under the watch of the Animal Care team....
These 10 cities have the most ‘clueless cooks’ in the US (sorry, Ohio)
When it comes to putting food to flame, certain regions are a few blades short of a Cuisinart. One city in Ohio has the highest rate of culinary illiteracy in the country — and the Buckeye State got burned overall. The 10 cities with the highest numbers of “clueless cooks” in the US have been revealed, and Cleveland tops the list, according to “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” from Indiana wholesaler Meats by Linz. With a population of slightly more than 351,000, Cleveland logged a staggering 10,258 Google searches related to rudimentary kitchen skills. In fact, the seventh-largest state is home...
Popular mini donut concept opens first brick and mortar location
Mini donuts have found a home in Polaris Fashion Place. Sofi’s Mini Donuts plans to open its first brick and mortar location today, in the form of a Polaris kiosk. The new mini donut shop will be located inside Polaris Fashion Place, which is located at 1500 Polaris Pkwy.
Demolition, reconstruction proposed for High Street McDonald’s
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A proposal suggests demolishing the McDonald’s at 1972 N. High St., rebuilding the restaurant closer to High Street and adding a small rear parking lot off Pearl Street. The new building would continue the lot’s history with McDonald’s, which has been on the site since 1965, according to records from the […]
Central Ohio’s cat-retrieving expert reveals best practices
A Columbus woman enlisted the help of a local cat-retrieving expert, Duane Hook, to rescue a cat that had been stuck in a tree for several days, learning valuable information about how to handle such situations.
Round 2: Vote for the best hot dog in Columbus
Dirty Franks, famously "slingin' wieners" since 2009, came out swinging in the opening round of our hot dog bracket.By the numbers: An overwhelming majority of you (92.8%) voted for the local staple.Otherwise, first round pairings were mostly evenly matched.The intrigue: You seem to value quality over quantity — sorry, Dime-a-Dog Night!Yes, but: Costco's discount dogs beat out Guy Fieri favorite Loops. Huh.What's next: Vote for your second-round favorites in the survey below and check back Tuesday for the next round.
75 years of NBC4: Our special tie with Red, White & BOOM!
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — With NBC4 celebrating 75 years in 2024 as the city’s first television station, it means about half of that time has been as the home of Red, White & BOOM! Red, White & BOOM! began in 1981, with WCMH joining soon after and beginning annual broadcasts. In early years, with the […]
Where to bike 20, 30 or 50 miles around Columbus
See Central Ohio from a new perspective on one of these beginner-friendly bike trails.Why it matters: Columbus has been working to shake its car-centric reputation in recent years — and is well on its way, with hundreds of miles of greenways to explore.Cycling the news: We reached out to Johnny Robinson, owner of Johnny Velo Bikes in Clintonville, for a few route recommendations.He tells us a beginner should expect to ride at about a 10 mph pace, meaning every 20 miles will take about two hours, plus stops.🥧 20 miles: Hilliard's Weaver Park to Der DutchmanWhy we love it: An Amish...
Diversity and art celebrated in annual Doo Dah Parade
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Independence isn't the only thing being celebrated this Fourth of July in Columbus. The annual Doo Dah parade is also celebrating diversity and passion for art. “It illuminates the absolute weirdness of Columbus,” art car artist Jason Williams said. The Doo Dah parade, known for...
Cameron Mitchell's new downtown Columbus steakhouse is ready for its debut
Butcher & Rose, a new steakhouse from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, will join the downtown Columbus dining scene this Saturday. Located on the ground floor of Edwards Cos.' Preston Centre at 155 E. Broad St., the restaurant will serve dinner seven nights a week, from 4-10 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 4-9 p.m. on Sundays.
Story of the Clintonville Mystery House Will Be Explored in an Upcoming Documentary
Meshach Malley, the grandson of homeowner Bob Erickson, wants to provide a behind-the-scenes historical look at Clintonville’s most distinctive and fascinating residence. Bob Erickson’s whimsical Clintonville home, with its turrets and fanciful adornments, has been a point of curiosity in its neighborhood and beyond for decades. Now, a documentary will open the home’s doors to the curious and tell its story.
Family writes book about racism through the eyes of an 8-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Our NBC4 Today book series is back this month with a deeply personal story about racism written by a local family. The book is called “Let’s Mix It Up” written by Anthony, Corie and Emerson Locke. The story is told through the eyes of Emerson, a 9-year-old who has already experienced […]
Ohio-Based Fallback Studios Preps For 2025 Grand Opening; 15-Acre Campus Will Be First Of Its Kind Built Within 400-Mile Radius
EXCLUSIVE: Fallback Studios, a new vertically integrated film production studio, will be opening in Dublin, Ohio in Q2 2025, marking a new era for the Midwest film industry, Deadline has learned.Travis Kelce On How Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Cameo Happened & Hints It "Might Not Be The Last Time" Located on a 15-acre campus, the $40 million project currently under construction encompasses 250,000 square feet of cutting-edge production space. Included at Fallback Studios are five sound stages, two podcast rooms, an advanced 4K theater, post-production suites, production offices, bungalows, lighting & grip service, an LED volume allowing for virtual production, and...
Columbus Zoo welcomes new male Asian elephant
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is welcoming a new gentle giant this week from African Lion Safari in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Johnson, born in 2001 and weighing 11,500 tons, is settling in well to his new environment, according to African Lion Safari’s Elephant Manager and care teams.
Olentangy Liberty student excels on NBC’s ‘America Ninja Warrior’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Olentangy Liberty student Sydney Yee competed Monday night for the first time on NBC’s “America Ninja Warrior” after a previous appearance on “American Ninja Warrior Junior” in 2021. The teen has been working toward being a contestant on the show for years. She trains alongside “ANW” veterans at Movement Lab Ohio […]
Hip-hop stars Future and Metro Boomin cancel concerts at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum, other stops
Hip-hop star Future and superstar producer Metro Boomin have canceled several upcoming concert dates, including an Aug. 2 concert at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. In a statement sent via email late Wednesday afternoon, Fiserv Forum said the Milwaukee concert had been canceled, without any additional information. Refunds will be automatically processed and returned...
First Columbus Paris Baguette Café Set to Open on July 5th as the Brand Continues to Dominate the Bakery Franchise Space
Local Residents and Franchisees Sridhar and Mayuri Talluri set to open their first Paris Baguette café at 3969 Merchants Row, Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219. , the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in America. With over 170 bakery cafés in the U.S. and another 51 awarded, they have built a strong presence nationwide. Paris Baguette continues along an impressive growth trajectory with their most recent bakery café opening at 3969 Merchants Row, Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219 on July 5th, with a Grand Opening celebration on July 27th.
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