Jury awards $27M to family of man killed outside Short North bar
A jury awarded $27 million to the family of a man who died after he was attacked by two security guards outside of a Short North bar in 2022.
Ohio comp office plagued by bed bugs
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation doesn’t want to let the bed bugs bite… and if they do, it could be a workers comp claim, no?. A group of employees at the bureau’s office were recently asked to work from home after bed bugs were discovered in its downtown Columbus office, an agency spokesperson confirmed to...
Tech company delays $28 billion factory in Central Ohio, lays off 15% of employees...
When a billion dollar tech company set their sights on New Albany for their new $28 billion semiconductor fabrication factory, promises of thousands of new jobs were made. But now, Intel announced that after losing $2.9 billion in their second-quarter, the chipmaker is delaying its construction plans. Not only that,...
Bobcats, bald eagles and bears, oh my! Species seeing population growth in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A trio of species that were once a rare sight in Ohio are making a comeback. Bald eagles, bobcats and black bears are all seeing their populations rise in the Buckeye State, according to data from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Bald eagle nest census shows soaring population...
CPD Chief: Ohio’s gun laws have made policing tougher and more dangerous
Since Ohio eliminated its concealed-carry licensing, working as a police officer is harder, CPD Chief Teresa Theetge said.
Columbus Officer Travis Tucker Lauded for Capture of Fugitive Drug Trafficking Suspect
In a recent showcase of interdepartmental collaboration, Columbus Division of Police Officer Travis Tucker received public commendation for his role in the apprehension of a suspect wanted for drug trafficking. According to a social media post by the Columbus Division of Police, Officer Tucker and the Community...
Jury awards $27M verdict from 2022 murder of beloved bartender in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Franklin County jury has awarded a $27 million verdict in a tragic case involving the death of Gregory Coleman Jr., a 37-year-old father and community member. Coleman died after being sucker-punched by security guards outside the now-closed Julep Bar in the Short North, an...
Columbus targeting specific areas for crime, beautification
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus leaders are sharing the results of the city’s Clean and Safe Corridor Initiative, which city departments use to clean up key commercial areas in terms of crime and beautification. “We’re doing everything we can to make sure that, from a visibility standpoint, street lights, you know,...
Columbus mayor calls ABC6’s questions on city water project ’emotionally charged’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The City of Columbus is facing mounting criticism over its Enhanced Meter Project, with numerous complaints surfacing about property damage and inadequate subcontractor performance. Residents have contacted ABC On Your Side Investigates on issues ranging from flooding to hostile interactions...
Second Lady Usha Vance and Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine to host event at...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine and Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance will hold a children's event Monday at the Ohio State Fair. The book reading and scavenger hunt will take place at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Pavilion in the Natural Resources Park.