Police release new video of response to Memorial Day weekend shooting in Short North
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — ABC 6 has obtained new video of the huge police response after two people were shot in the Short North over the Memorial Day weekend. The shooting happened Saturday night just outside the Shake Shack restaurant at the corner of North High and Warren streets.
‘Book House’ outside German Village gets featured on Zillow Gone Wild
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — If Belle from Beauty and the Beast ever needed a weekend getaway, she’d probably book a stay here. The “Book House” in Columbus recently got a $10,000 price cut, bringing the listing down to a mere $1.689 million according to a social media post featured on Zillow Gone Wild.
Columbus police ramp up summer violence prevention efforts
Summer in Columbus is ramping up. Columbus police data shows there is typically an increase in violence in those months.
Three in custody after south Columbus crash where car occupants were ‘firing guns’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A south Columbus roadway was closed for several hours Thursday night after a crash involving a vehicle where the occupants were allegedly “firing guns.” A police dispatcher said a crash occurred near the intersection of State Route 104 and Frank Road at 5:45 p.m. Two people were injured in the...
Suspect in fatal southeast Columbus shooting over Memorial Weekend arrested
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person has been arrested in connection with a southeast Columbus shooting that killed a man over the weekend. According to court records, Talen Trago, 20, was arrested Wednesday and charged in the murder of 22-year-old Trayven Thompson, who was gunned down Sunday afternoon in the Columbus...
5 Best Pizza Places in Columbus, Ohio to Try Today
Columbus punches well above its weight class when it comes to pizza, thanks to a unique blend of old-school traditions, creative newcomers, and a homegrown square-cut style beloved by locals. Whether you crave crispy-edged tavern pies, authentic Neapolitan-fired artistry, or chef-driven specialties, Columbus delivers...
COTA looks at 2 additional routes for bus rapid transit, including one to airport
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bus rapid transit is one step closer to making its way to central Ohio. COTA is planning on breaking ground on its first route along West Broad Street in early 2026. "We want people to be able to use rapid transit, and that means providing a...
Planet Fitness offers free summer gym membership — if you’re young enough
You may not be eligible, but someone in your household could qualify.
Another chaotic Taco Fest highlights need for event safety
Yet another Columbus festival debacle has city officials grappling with how to fix a recurring problem of disorganized and sometimes dangerous events. Why it matters: Large-scale gatherings will only become bigger and more common as Columbus grows, placing greater importance on event safety and logistics. Driving the...
Central Ohio restaurant group sells eatery
A Columbus-area Mexican restaurant has been sold. According to a statement from the eatery itself and Square Roots Restaurant Group, the hospitality group behind the concept, Mariposa Mexican has been sold to new owners. The sale was announced yesterday on social media. “After much thought and consideration, we’ve...