Columbus OH

Some stories begin with a single sandwich. For Kyle Turner, that sandwich was a cheesesteak. Back in 1982 in Ohio, his father, Mark Turner, and his uncle, Ken Smith, set out to bring something new to the fast-casual world. At a time when food courts were dominated by reheated staples and cookie-cutter menus, they...

OHIO — Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas-based gas station and travel center chain, is officially expected to open its first Ohio location in April 2026, a company spokesperson confirmed. The massive facility is under construction at State Route 235 and Interstate 70 in Huber Heights. Plans call for 120 gas pumps and 700...

An Ohio mom is facing multiple charges after allegedly torturing her young son. According to police, Tiarika Baymon recorded herself physically abusing her son before sharing it on social media. Around the same time, her son was reported missing and in danger. An Amber Alert was issued for the boy, but police were...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One woman is dead and two others were injured in a shooting Thursday morning in east Columbus. A police dispatcher said the shooting occurred at 9:24 a.m. at the 3200 block of Sterling Lane. Three victims were found at the scene with a gunshot with each going to a different area […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In Linden, a growing pile of trash in an alley off Briarwood Avenue has neighbors fed up and calling for action. “It’s unbelievable,” said local resident Mamady Traore, standing before tires, chairs and discarded food stacked behind his house. The city of Columbus has...

Do not be fooled by their sweet-sounding name — kissing bugs are a menace and have become a real concern in Ohio. Scientifically known as triatomine bugs, these tiny insects carry a parasite that is known to cause severe symptoms that could last for months and, if left untreated, be fatal.

Trustees from Ohio's 26 public colleges and universities will meet in Columbus Thursday for the state's annual trustees conference hosted by the Ohio Department of Education. The conference is an annual event, but this year, trustees will get a rundown on how to properly comply with Ohio's Senate Bill 1. That's the...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are investigating a shooting on the south side of Columbus after the victim arrived at Nationwide Children's Hospital for help. The CPD radio room said the shooting happened near the intersection of East Columbus Street. and South 22nd Street. Medics responded to Nationwide...

Columbus, OH – 17-year-old Rayvon Hawkins is set to be tried as an adult for murder after allegedly causing the death of Alexa Stakely, a 29-year-old mother, while attempting to steal her car. The incident occurred on July 11, 2024, when Hawkins and two other teenagers targeted Stakely’s running SUV, unaware that her...

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WSYX) — With a strong economy, some of the fastest-growing counties in the state, and an economic base that includes state government, a massive university, and the headquarters of major companies, it may be hard to believe that there is food insecurity in Central Ohio. However,...