Bicyclist injured in Franklinton hit-and-run
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bicyclist was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in west Columbus Friday afternoon, police said. Just after 4 p.m., police said an adult was riding a bicycle heading east on West Broad Street at Jones Avenue, in the city’s Franklinton neighborhood. Meanwhile, a suspected adult in a...
Police sergeant explains dangers of traffic stops
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s a fear many police officers have: initiating a traffic stop and knowing what might happen next. Sgt. James Fuqua with the Columbus Division of Police said no traffic stop is routine. Officers never know what they’re walking into when they approach a car, and they always have to be ready and rely...
1 seriously injured in southeast Columbus motorcycle crash
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A motorcyclist is seriously injured following a crash in southeast Columbus Saturday afternoon. Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were called on a report of a crash around 1:50 p.m. in the 5900 block of Scarborough Boulevard, located near Brice Road. A dispatcher for the...
Ohio Federal Grand Jury Indicts Mexican National for Illegal Reentry, Drug Trafficking, and Assaulting...
A federal grand jury has indicted a Mexican national on multiple charges, including illegal reentry, drug trafficking, and assaulting a federal officer, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio. Jose Adin Benjume-Gutierrez, 45, is facing potential prison time if convicted on these...
Columbus man found dead in Troy, investigation remains ongoing
TROY – On Thursday, May 29, at approximately 1:34 pm, officers responded to the area of W. Market St. and Nashville Rd in Troy after a construction crew located a deceased male inside a dilapidated barn. Detectives and Coroner Investigators were called to the scene and identified the male...
Where to go berry picking near Columbus this summer
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the many great things about summer is access to local farm-fresh ingredients. From fresh berries to watermelon to corn to tomatoes, there’s a lot of delicious food available for low prices. Many area farms are offering berry-picking days where visitors can stop by...
Public invited to relive memories with Spaghetti Warehouse trolley tour
The iconic Spaghetti Warehouse trolley, saved before the restaurant was bulldozed, will be on display for fans to tour and take pictures of on Tuesday, June 3, at Rickenbacker Woods Foundation's headquarters, where it will be restored and turned into a storytelling space honoring its inventor and its impact on the...
Ohio contractor allegedly abandons concrete jobs, costing clients nearly $70,000
A Center Ohio contractor is being sued by Attorney General Dave Yost after he allegedly abandoned multiple concrete jobs.
Suspect in shooting at large, flu vaccine funding cuts and weekend events
Good evening, Columbus. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A cold front will move through tonight which will spark a few more showers. Temperatures will fall into the 50s statewide. Sunshine will break out first across the southwest on Saturday...
City of Columbus advances updated zoning proposal for SR-161/East Dublin-Granville corridor
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mayor Andrew Ginther has submitted legislation to the Columbus City Council to update zoning regulations for 160 parcels along the state Route 161/East Dublin-Granville Road corridor in the Northland neighborhood. The zoning updates aim to expand housing, promote mixed-use development and support...