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Franklin County Children Services asking for public's help to find relatives of 3 children
Franklin County Children Services is asking for the public's help to identify relatives or close family friends to temporarily house three children whose parents were found dead Tuesday on Columbus' Northeast Side. The children's parents, Sowmya Balasubramanian, 31, and Balasubramian Kathavarayan, 38, were found dead with gunshot wounds Tuesday evening in an apartment...
Delaware's infamous railroad overpass, dubbed 'The Can Opener,' earns Google distinction
A railroad overpass so prolific in sheering the tops off trucks that ignore height restriction warnings that it is called "The Can Opener" now has a new distinction. It is included as a historic landmark on Google Maps. ...
Where does Columbus rank on list of U.S.'s dirtiest cities?
Lawn care company LawnStarter recently inspected 303 U.S. cities much like a mother would check a child's room for cleanliness and ranked them in the company's 2024 Dirtiest Cities in America list. Ohio cities like Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo and Akron made it on the list but weren't featured near the top. ...
30 electric scooters found dumped in Scioto River
Trying to maneuver around the electric scooters parked inconveniently in the middle of pedestrian sidewalks is a rite of passage in this city, really. Years after the electric scooter’s debut in Columbus, you’ll still find them parked in the middle of neighborhoods, in public parks, and even illegally blocking wheelchair ramps.With them being extremely heavy, too, and their wheels being locked unless you download the app and pay for it to move, it’s difficult to move them yourself.
Ohio has 8 of the hottest ZIP codes in the US, including the most popular. See the list
Did you know ZIP codes can be popular? Due to ZIP codes becoming hotspots for home buyers, a study by Realtor.com created a list of the hottest ZIP codes of 2024. These ZIP codes show heavy buyer demand, and the houses in these locations don’t stay on the market for long. ...
City attorney says free credit monitoring will not disqualify anyone seeking to join lawsuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Those affected by the citywide cyberattack are now being offered free credit monitoring from the city of Columbus. At the same time, a class-action lawsuit, initially brought forward by two unnamed Columbus Division of Police officers, expanded to include anyone who has been impacted by the breach.
Columbus suburb takes top spot on Realtor.com hot ZIPs list
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Gahanna is the hottest ZIP code in the country. Realtor.com is out with its latest list of hot ZIPs, and the Columbus suburb topped the rankings for the second straight year. The survey considers factors such as affordability, average number of days a house is...
Amid legal dispute, popular brewery & restaurant appears to have quietly closed
A couple of months ago, things got a little confusing in the Columbus brewery scene, but there now seems to be somewhat of a resolution. Marengo-based Hoof Hearted Brewing quietly opened a new Short North bar in May, just about a mile away from the already existing Hoof Hearted Brewing & Kitchen at 840 N. 4th St., which opened 2016.
US Navy Blue Angels to headline 2025 Columbus Air Show
Returning from 2023, the United States Navy Blue Angels will headline next year's Columbus Air Show at Rickenbacker International Airport. Typically held in June, the air show will be moved to Aug. 22-24 in 2025. ...
DeWine diagnosed with COVID-19 after experiencing mild symptoms
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine announced he was diagnosed with COVID-19 Tuesday morning after experiencing cold-like symptoms. According to a release from the governor's office, he started experiencing mild symptoms on Monday, which worsened slightly into the night. The governor is taking the anti-retroviral therapy, Paxlovid, as advised...
Avalon bar owners due in court next week, city attorney says court order not followed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus Police are asking for your help in the search for an alleged shooter. They're on the hunt for 26-year-old Jaquez Hoover. He's accused of shooting four people, killing two of them at a downtown club back in June. The Columbus City Attorney claims the...
Stackable Building Coming Together on Near East Side
A new apartment building that is currently under construction across the street from the East Market will be the first of its kind in the region. It is made of stackable housing modules – each of which has a nearly-finished interior, complete with appliances – that were built in a factory on Westerville Road.
West Nile virus detected in southeast Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Franklin County Public Health has confirmed the West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito pools around Bexley. On Wednesday, Franklin County Public Health will spray the area starting at 9 p.m. The spraying will not eliminate all active mosquitos in Bexley, and the city...
Lawsuit over Ohio's 'broken' background check system settled with plan for improvements
After nearly four years, a lawsuit filed by two Ohio cities over the state’s criminal background check system used by gun sellers, employers and others has been settled. It’s the first lawsuit in the country over an insufficient background check system, which is a problem in other states too.
HighBall Halloween offering free admission for first time
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Known as the “nation’s most elaborate costume party,” HighBall Halloween is returning to Columbus this fall and is offering free general admission for the first time ever. The annual event is set for Oct. 26 from 2 p.m. to midnight in the Short North Arts District, at the intersection of High […]
Central Ohio passenger rail project takes next step forward
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– The Pittsburgh to Columbus to Chicago passenger rail project has taken another step forward by partnering with an engineering consulting firm to assist with planning and design. “This is actually finally beginning the planning process,” explained the principal planner with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Elliott Lewis. “We have the technical experts on […]
Near East Cafe to open inside new Ohio State community health center
There's more than just smoothie bowls, breakfast sandwiches, turkey burgers and veggie wraps on the menu at a new restaurant on the Near East Side. Near East Cafe, inside the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's new Healthy Community Center at 1600 E. Long St., also has a mission of improving food access,...
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