One person injured after being struck by vehicle in Ohio
OHIO — A 62-year-old man was seriously injured Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle in north Columbus. According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers responded to a report of a pedestrian hit around 9:15 p.m. in the 1200 block of East Dublin Granville Road, near Interstate 71. Investigators say the...
This Hidden Gem Burrito Spot in Columbus Will Make You Forget All About Chipotle
This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOC advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. Columbus is full of surprises, but this one even caught me off guard. Tucked inside a volleyball bar in Grandview — yes, really — is one of the best burrito...
6-year-old girl’s autopsy reveals blunt force trauma, strangulation, and fentanyl presence
The Franklin County Coroner has released the autopsy report on the tragic death of 6-year-old Eva Bretz, revealing that her death was caused by homicidal violence. The report detailed that Eva suffered from blunt force abdominal trauma, strangulation injury, and sexual assault injury. Additionally, a toxicology...
Two teens arrested in fatal Columbus shooting of 17-year-old Ariyaun Burton
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two 17-year-old suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Ariyaun Burton, who was killed earlier this month in Columbus, police announced Monday. On… The post Two teens arrested in fatal Columbus shooting of 17-year-old Ariyaun Burton first appeared on Shore News Network .
Pedestrian struck on State Route 161 suffers life-threatening injuries
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man is fighting for his life after being struck Tuesday night while attempting to cross State Route 161 in northeast Columbus. Columbus police say a 62-year-old man was attempting to cross State Route 161 near the Interstate 71 interchange outside of a crosswalk. At the same time, a 2018 For...
Teen suspect arraigned in fatal Franklinton shooting, bond set at $1 million
Columbus, Ohio (WSYX) — An 18-year-old man was arraigned on a murder charge this morning in Franklin County Court. Joseph Johnson is accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old Richard Murphy on May 12 at 24 South Princeton Avenue in Franklinton. Witnesses told police they saw a car pull up, and...
SNAP scam leads to indictments, major seizures in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A nearly year-long investigation by the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) into the use of card skimmers to steal at least $600,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits across Ohio has resulted in indictments for three people. Earlier this month, a Franklin County Common Pleas...
Historic Columbus restaurant brings back legendary all you can eat buffet for first time...
The pandemic was downright awful – many traditions and customs that we once knew and loved were ripped away from us, including a legendary buffet at one of Columbus’ favorite restaurants. But five years later, and the world-famous Autobahn Buffet is back. Schmidt’s Sausage House, which has roots...
Law enforcement facing domestic violence danger; training aims to increase safety
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — As domestic violence cases continue to creep upward, first responders continue to take steps to make sure those calls end safely. "The domestic violence call is the most dangerous call that our officers are dispatched to," said Major Nate Smith of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
Columbus Youth Foundation Honors 94 Exceptional Students as ‘Best All-Around’ at Huntington Park Celebration
As the sun broke through the lingering rain clouds, 94 Columbus City Schools students were named the "Best All-Around" by the Columbus Youth Foundation, a celebration held at Huntington Park which also featured lively music from East High School's band and complimentary dime-a-dogs, according to a recent Columbus...