Mother honors slain daughter’s dream with food truck and advocacy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — More than four years after the tragic death of her daughter, Seneca Ridley is keeping her memory alive through food and community advocacy. Ridley is running the Soul Crave food truck, a business she had planned to operate with her 17-year-old daughter, Makenzi, who had saved up to buy the...
Crime-ridden Colonial Village Apartments receives major renovations under new ownership
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A troubled property on the east side of Columbus is undergoing a major transformation and will soon be open to tenants. Once known for rampant crime and gun violence, drug use, infestations, and building code violations, the former Colonial Village Apartments are being reinvented as "The...
One dead after shooting at bar in Old North Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A heavy police presence developed outside of a north Columbus bar and one suspect is on the loose after another person was fatally shot early Friday morning. According to Columbus police, officers arrived to Ledo’s Tavern, in Old North Columbus, between the Ohio State campus and Clintonville....
Ohio man admits to keeping 11 pit bulls for dog fighting
An Ohio man admitted to dog fighting and drug crimes.
$2 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Toledo woman has claimed the top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $2,000,000 Cashword scratch-off game, winning $80,000 a year for 25 years. The winner chose the cash option of $1 million. After state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, she will receive $720,000. The lucky ticket was purchased at Sam’s Deli,...
Ohio State receives warning from USDA after research pig dies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a warning to Ohio State University for allegedly violating federal laws for anesthetizing an animal. In April, a pig involved in a study at OSU had a heart attack while under deep anesthesia and died. Ohio State spokesman...
Jet’s Pizza offers one-day deal on signature 8 Corner pizza
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Jet's Pizza locations across the Columbus area are expressing their gratitude to customers with a special offer. On Tuesday, August 12, patrons can enjoy a one-topping 8 Corner Pizza for just $8.88. The deal is available only at Columbus-area Jet's Pizza locations on Tuesday, August...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A 29-year-old man is dead following a crash involving a motorcycle and a car Thursday afternoon in downtown Cincinnati. According to the Cincinnati Police Department, the collision occurred around 1:11 p.m. at the intersection of West 9th Street and Plum Street. Investigators say a 2022 Kawasaki ZX14R...
One person found dead in Ohio, investigation underway
OHIO — Dayton police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy whose body was found Thursday evening in a neighborhood near North Hedges and East Second streets. Officers were called to the scene around 5:20 p.m. after a woman reported finding her son unresponsive in his room. When police arrived, they...
Man entrusted to care for 15-month-old girl his wife was babysitting shook the toddler...
Ohio – In a horrific case that left residents in Ohio shocked, a 34-year-old man, identified as M. Mayor, who was trusted to care for a 15-month-old girl, has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for killing her in a violent outburst. The sentence was handed down to Mayor on Tuesday, just over a month after...
