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Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with a chilly northwesterly wind, driving wind chill values to near or below 20 overnight, with morning temperatures in the upper 20s/

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two decades after Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer walked into a campus bar and vanished, the mystery that has gripped central Ohio remains unsolved — and investigators say someone still knows what happened. Shaffer, 27, was last seen April 1, 2006, when he...

Franklin County’s creative scene is buzzing right now, with several top employers hiring for design and media roles. If you’ve got an eye for visuals or a knack for digital storytelling, these openings are worth a look.

The replacement of Bossy Grrl’s Pin Up Joint is taking center stage next month with an early April debut. Proof by The Alibi will launch to the public on April 3 at 2598 N. High St., formerly Bossy Grrl’s, which closed last December. The concept comes from the owner behind The Alibi Bourbon & Cocktail Lounge at 843...

Starting April 1, 2026, anyone who wants to go door-to-door or sell food from a vehicle in Westerville must apply for a solicitor permit online. Paper applications will no longer be accepted.

A late-night attempt to cross one of north Columbus’ busiest corridors turned tragic Friday when a 53-year-old woman was struck and killed on East Dublin-Granville Road. Authorities identified the victim as Florence Vitka. She was rushed to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital with critical injuries and was...

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WSYSX) — Don Leonard, a Democratic candidate for Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, was arrested Saturday morning during a "No Kings" protest in Grove City. The incident occurred as Leonard, an Ohio State University professor and former Peace Corps volunteer, was addressing a crowd of...

Ohio’s knife laws, updated through 2026, permit broad ownership and carry of pocket knives with few restrictions. Senate Bill 140 (effective 2021) legalized concealed carry of ordinary knives not used as weapons, including automatics. Carry Regulations. Adults can openly carry pocket knives statewide without limits...

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Preliminary investigation into the crash showed that all three involved were wearing their seatbelts.