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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A unionization push is targeting nurses at Nationwide Children's Hospital. The initiative, spearheaded by AFSCME Ohio Council 8, began Monday in response to requests from nurses seeking improved wages, a fair healthcare package, job safety, and better overall working conditions. AFSCME Ohio...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — What is typically a calm and quiet neighborhood just off Westerville Road has turned into a main detour for traffic on the north side. "In the last 24 hours, we've gone from seeing a few cars an hour on quiet residential streets to seeing dozens or more at rush hour, even hundreds of cars,"...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The City of Columbus received a lofty settlement payment from a large American company it sued over chemical contamination. 3M Corporation is set to pay the city $4 million as an initial settlement payment after a 2023 lawsuit alleged the company produced forever chemicals “knowing the dangers...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Residents of Westerville Woods in northeast Columbus are expressing frustration over dirt and traffic issues stemming from a roundabout construction project that began a few days ago. Neighbors report that the sandy mixture on the streets is just part of the problem. Jauan, a resident of...

Early American schools were…different. In fact, some of them had downright strange rules that’d probably never fly today. Here are thirteen of the weirdest rules from early American schools, backed by evidence (see the end). Which of these rules would’ve confused you the most?. Featured Image Credit:...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus City Council has taken the next steps to establish a Short North visitor fee the could generate up to $2 million annually to fund safety, cleanliness, and beautification efforts. Councilmembers approved on Sept. 8 the boundaries for the Short North New Community Authority, a group...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A 25-year-old man who was arrested in Massachusetts in late August and charged in the 2020 death of a Columbus 2-year-old has now been indicted. Court documents in Franklin County Common Pleas Court said that Dioblis Williams has been indicted on charges of murder and endangering children. On...

Columbus is considering creating a registry of rental properties in the city. Councilman Nick Bankston said a rental registry would give the city a better understanding of of how many residential rental units are in Columbus. He said the registry will also keep landlords accountable and help gauge the need for...

OHIO — Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two men wanted on separate charges. Jayden Jones, 21, is wanted for failure to comply and obstructing official business. Jones is a Black male, born September 2, 2004, standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 140 pounds. He is...