Masked gunman robs eastside drive-thru three times in a month, steals cash, cigarettes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A string of recent armed robberies at an East Columbus business has Columbus police asking for the public’s help to identify a wanted suspected gunman. "He runs towards me," said Saufiullah, a store clerk, "he pulled the gun, I put my hands up, he...
Columbus Left In The Dark As City Sits On Cyberattack Tell-All
Nearly two years after the July 18, 2024 cyberattack that knocked large swaths of Columbus' IT infrastructure offline, the city still has not published the full after-action report officials once promised. Residents and some elected leaders say the silence has left basic questions about scope, accountability and what...
Costco Grabs Polaris Plot For Bigger Columbus Footprint
Costco is quietly bulking up in north Columbus, snapping up roughly 2.1 acres next to its Polaris warehouse in a move that could reshape one of the city's busiest shopping zones. The newly acquired land sits in the retail cluster around Exit 121 on Interstate 71 and could eventually support more fueling, extra...
Man found fatally shot inside suspected after-hours club in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person was found fatally shot Wednesday morning inside a building that police believe to be an after-hours club. According to Columbus Police Sgt. Joe Albert, officers received a call about a shooting around 7:30 a.m. at a business in the 1600 block of Lockbourne Road, just south of Frebis...
ODRC director resigns as department faces lawsuit, safety questions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The director for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Annette Chambers-Smith, is resigning. In a March 16 memo obtained by 10 Investigates, Chamber-Smith announced to staff that she was stepping down. She has led ODRC for seven years. In that memo, she explained that she...
What Most Ohio Residents Don’t Realize About Chickadees Around Their Homes
Chickadees are among the smallest and most familiar birds in Ohio, yet they are often overlooked. They move quickly through branches, appear at feeders without hesitation, and call with soft, distinctive notes that blend into the background of daily life. For many residents, they are simply part of the scenery....
Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office recovers over 1,500 pounds of ammunition
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office partnered with the Hilliard Division of Police to host its first Ammo Take Back Day this year. The departments offered a safe location for 66 cars to drop off old, corroded or unwanted ammunition for proper disposal. There were 1,630 pounds...
Gahanna Cop Quits After OVI Stop With Loaded Gun on Far East Side
A Gahanna police officer has resigned after a drunk-driving investigation that started with a traffic stop on Columbus's Far East Side and ended with a loaded handgun found in her car. Brenda Johnson, 29, stepped down from the Gahanna Division of Police after she had already been relieved of duty...
An ostrich was on the loose in Ohio this week, questions remain
A central Ohio ostrich is safely back home -- which is what matters most here -- but after going on the lam this week, questions still remain.
Epic Games lays off more than a thousand workers
HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) — Video game developer Epic Games laid off more than a thousand employees on Tuesday. Founder and CEO Tim Sweeney said in a memo to workers that less use of Fortnite, its flagship game, has forced him to make cuts. “The downturn in Fortnite engagement...
