Woman From Ohio Sentenced to Life in Prison for Raping an Infant
Nationwide — Kristina Jacobson, a 39-year-old woman from Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after being found guilty of raping an infant and other related sexual crimes. Her co-defendant, Scott Jacobson, was also sentenced to life in prison last year. Jacobson was convicted of...
Hilliard’s Freedom Fest draws thousands for music, fun, and fireworks
HILLIARD, Ohio (WSYX) — Thousands gathered at Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park to celebrate America's 249th birthday during Hilliard's Freedom Fest, an event filled with food trucks, family fun, and a lineup of country singers headlined by award-winning artist Gabby Barrett. Brian McCallister, attending with his...
Dog attack in Franklinton leaves four injured, one critically
Four people were injured, with one in critical condition, following a dog attack in Franklinton. The incident occurred just after 9 p.m. on South Souder Avenue, prompting a police response to a reported dog bite. Authorities said one of the dogs involved in the attack was euthanized, while the other...
Bobby Jo’s Pizza to Open Inside Donerick’s Pub
A pop-up pizzeria that’s served up pies around the West Side over the last few months is planting permanent roots inside a North Columbus Pub. Bobby Jo’s Pizza will open in August inside Donerick’s Pub at 5225 N. High St. Located in the Sharon Heights neighborhood just North of Clintonville, this will be the pop-up...
Rewarding bad behavior: City Council gives more money to Sanctuary Night(mare), nothing to the...
Columbus City Council last Monday awarded more money to the beleaguered Franklinton “harm reduction” drop-in center Sanctuary Night yet gave nothing to 1DivineLine2Health, the original and competent West Side drop-in center started by Esther Flores. Flores, a registered nurse, is a Columbus pioneer. She was the first...
Columbus Police Warn Teens Against Unruly Gatherings, Sparking Community Debate on Youth Engagement
In a move that has sparked heated online discussion, Columbus's Department of Public Safety took to social media with a stern message for the city's youth. Posting on their official account, the Columbus Department of Public Safety issued a warning to teenagers who might be considering causing trouble while hanging...
Three hospitalized after north Columbus crash shut down I-71 South for several miles
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck on Interstate 71 in north Columbus Thursday morning. According to Columbus police, at least one person was injured just after 5:30 a.m. when police say a person was working on their van parked along I-71 South, near the...
Man found dead on side of Ohio road; suspect arrested in another county
A suspect has been arrested after a man was found dead on the side of the road in Ohio Thursday morning, according to our news partners at WBNS.
Ohio is already celebrating America’s 250th birthday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — We may be right in the middle of celebrating America's 249th birthday, but Ohio is already celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Programs are now in place for the semiquincentennial. "We have a charge to get all of Ohio and...
Obetz splash pad restrictions spark community divide
OBETZ, Ohio (WSYX) — Families near Obetz are expressing frustration over new restrictions at the Junction Park splash pad, which will be limited to residents only starting July 14. The decision has sparked concerns about community division, as the splash pad is located just a mile from neighboring areas.
