‘American Pickers’ plans swing through West Virginia, Ohio
PARKERSBURG - The "American Pickers" TV show is returning to West Virginia and Ohio this fall. The documentary series airs on the History Channel and follows skilled "pickers" hunting for valuable antiques around the country. According to releases from the show's producers, episodes are planned to be filmed in West...
Flash flooding in Reynoldsburg neighborhood leaves homes damaged and people rescued
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WSYX) — On Thursday morning, flash flooding swallowed streets, yards and driveways near Nocturne Road and Briarcliff Road in Reynoldsburg. For people watching it rise, it was another reminder of just how relentless the weather has felt. “All this happened right after the big tornado. I don't...
Over Grown Eyes Third Columbus-Area Location as Plant Shop Expands
A Columbus-area plant shop continues to grow, with two brick-and-mortar locations now open and plans to add another store in the region. The Columbus Underground reported that Over Grown, a tropical houseplant boutique founded by partners Nate and Jess Hurst, currently operates locations in Westerville and Historic Dub
Les Wexner steps down as chair of Wexner Medical Center Board, remains on board
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Les Wexner, Ohio’s richest man, stepped down as chair of the Wexner Medical Center Board on Thursday but will remain on the board. Wexner, 88, has not attended a board meeting in over a year. An Ohio State spokesperson confirmed that Wexner stepped down as chair Thursday but will remain on […]
Learn Untold Stories of Wendy’s Founder Dave Thomas in Call Me Dave
A former Wendy's executive provides new insights on Wendy's famous founder Dave Thomas in Call Me Dave. Proceeds benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Wendy’s executive Denny Lynch never called the boss by his first name. “I didn’t call him Dave,” says Lynch, whose 34-year career with the...
Collateral Damage: Medicaid fraud crackdown leaves Ohio patient without care
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — For Jeremy Pauley, losing access to a certified nurse wasn’t just a paperwork problem. The 37-year-old Whitehall resident, paralyzed from the neck down, said he was given just three days’ notice that his home health care agency would no longer provide services — leaving him scrambling to fill a
Ohio gas prices reach record August high
Drivers across Ohio are paying more at the pump, with AAA reporting that this is the most expensive August on record for gasoline prices in the state. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Ohio is now about $4.12, according to AAA. That’s up from an average...
Three indicted for fatal shooting of Delaware County mother, including daughter
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — Three people charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Delaware County woman were indicted Thursday. Bryanna Dutcher, 18, Christian Evans, 20, and Dajameous Payne, 21, were all charged with aggravated murder after 55-year-old Tamela Dutcher was found in a home at Bean-Oller Road south o
Columbus hotel with history of drugs and violence declared public nuisance
Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein and Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Shayla D. Favor announced on August 13 a joint lawsuit against a west side hotel with a detailed history of drug activity, violence, and other criminal conduct. Over 300 calls have been reported by Columbus Police and Fire regarding The...
At least five missing after homeless camps swept away in Columbus-area flooding
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio — Emergency crews are searching for as many as five people reported missing after flash flooding swept through homeless encampments in the Canal Winchester area Thursday, according to Columbus Fire Chief Brian Barnhart. Barnhart described the ongoing response as a “mass casualty incident” and sai
