2 robbed at gunpoint by women at COTA bus stop, police say
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police are searching for two women who allegedly robbed people at a COTA bus stop in broad daylight. According to police, two adults were robbed at the bus stop in the 700 block of North Nelson Road around 1:20 p.m. on November 13. The...
Columbus City Schools’ officials considering cutting more than 400 jobs amid financial problems
The Columbus Board of Education is considering eliminating up to 445 jobs as it works to slash $50 million from its budget amid state and federal budget cuts. Superintendent Angela Chapman made the recommendation at a joint committee meeting of the board Thursday night. The board is already considering cutting...
Intense Debate: Mother Leaves 7-Month-Old Alone on ‘Faulty’ Adult Bed During Smoke Break, Returns...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Mom on smoke break left 7-month-old alone in 'broken' adult bed and returned to find her in cardiac arrest: Cops.
3 charged with neglect, manslaughter in death of patient at long-term care facility
Three people at a long-term care facility have been charged in the death of a patient, Columbus police said in a Friday night press release. William Dickerson, 51, died June 21 after medics brought him to a local hospital from a long-term care facility in the 90 block of South James Road, according to the release....
Columbus Police Arrest Suspected Porch Pirate Takisha Hicks, Crucial Video Evidence Leads to Felony...
In Columbus, a package theft incident was swiftly resolved with an arrest, as reported by the victim and corroborated by video evidence. According to a social media post from the Columbus Division of Police, a theft occurred outside a residence on Tuesday, August 12, at roughly 5:30 p.m. Surveillance cameras...
Intense Debate: Ohio’s FOP Advocates for Keeping Police Murderers Behind Bars
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Ohio FOP pushing to keep cop killers in prison. Ohio's House Bill 372, also known as the Larry Henderson Act, is a proposed legislation that aims to impose stricter penalties on individuals who are convicted of killing...
Debate Ignites as Ohio’s Top-Rated Restaurant Suddenly Shuts Down Hundreds of Outlets: The Closure...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Ohio’s #1 restaurant abruptly closing hundreds of locations – starting now. Ohio’s #1 restaurant abruptly closing hundreds of locations – starting now.
Intense Debate: Baby Left at Ohio’s Safe Haven Baby Box
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Infant Surrendered to Ohio Safe Haven Baby Box. A few days ago, a newborn was safely surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station in Clermont County, Ohio. These baby boxes, which are temperature-controlled...
Deadly Columbus home invasion committed by father-son duo results in multi-year sentence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man charged as part of an alleged home invasion resulting in the death of his father and one other person, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to one of four charges. According to court documents, Reginald M. Purnell, initially charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated...
39-year-old gets life sentence despite claiming self-defense in fatal shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man who claimed self-defense in the fatal shooting of his roommate received his sentence Wednesday and could spend the rest of his life in prison. A Franklin County jury and judge rejected 39-year-old Brian Sias’ assertion that he shot and killed William Applegate in self-defense. A guilty...
