A Two-Tier Housing System: Columbus tenants keep calling for help, but the city keeps...
Columbus is in the middle of a building boom. Sleek apartment towers climb skyward, marketed with rooftop lounges and pet spas. Rents stretch past $1,500 for one-bedroom units. But a very different Columbus exists on the other side of the leasing office glass: one where families tuck their children into bedrooms...
KINEXO opens new 179,000-square-foot distribution center in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — KINEXO, a subsidiary of McLane Company, Inc., has opened a 179,000-square-foot distribution center in Columbus. Company officials say the complex is designed to expand its national logistics network and better serve restaurants, convenience retailers and final-mile distributors. The facility,...
Suspects in 2022 Columbus murder at Sunoco gas station plead guilty, sentenced
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two suspects arrested in connection with an attempted robbery that turned fatal have been sentenced to multiple decades in prison. According to court documents, Dreyton Johnson was sentenced last week to serve at least 23 years in prison with a potential maximum sentence of 28 ½ years....
Columbus man crashes during high-speed chase
According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, a high-speed pursuit ended in a crash on State Route 117 Sunday morning. Just after 3:00 AM, deputies saw a black Dodge Charger weaving on the road near Lima Street in Huntsville and State Route 235, then clocked the vehicle going 93 MPH in the 55 MPH zone.
Franklin County man trying to meet undercover agent disguised as 13-year-old: DA
A Franklin County man is facing charges for allegedly attempting to meet with a 13-year-old girl in Harrisburg. Bobby Clarke Rossell, 42, was detained last week after attempting to meet with the “girl” in the city, who was actually an undercover agent. Rossell engaged in vulgar talks with...
Popular burger restaurant opening second Columbus location this month
Burgers, beer, and Baby Pac-Man? Count us in. Bareburger, which was named the 51st highest rated burger spot in the country by Yelp in 2023, is opening a second Columbus location at Easton this Friday, September 5, at 4206 Worth Ave., which was the former Melt restaurant. There’s already a...
Major drug operation bust links Chinese enterprises to illicit shipments in Ohio
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A nearly two-year federal investigation has culminated in more than two dozen indictments, including three United States citizens and 22 Chinese nationals, as well as four Chinese companies. The FBI and DEA traced the drugs from China to the streets of Southwest Ohio, with two individuals...
Ohio drivers under 21 will soon have to take driver’s ed classes to get...
Beginning Sept. 30, anyone under the age of 21 who gets a driver’s license in Ohio will have to go through driver’s education classes first. Currently, driver’s ed is required for 16 and 17-year-olds. But it is not required for anyone over 18. Gov. Mike DeWine said it should be.
Who are The Indigenous Peoples of Ohio?
Diverse tribes, each with their own unique culture and traditions, thrived in the fertile river valleys and forested landscapes. While their presence is often overshadowed in modern times, their legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of Ohio's history. A Crossroads of Cultures. Ohio's central location made it a...
Ohio elementary school employees win $1M in Powerball drawing
After mandatory state and federal taxes, each winner will receive $72,000.