7+ hour, 2+ min ago   (156+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Families in Franklin and Perry counties hit by recent severe storms will receive $10,000 in assistance from Kroger’s Columbus Division. The company announced Saturday that the donations are to help residents cover immediate recovery needs as they begin…...

7+ hour, 15+ min ago   (123+ words) Around 10 p.m., the pedestrian was near the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Lehner Road when they were hit by several vehicles. (FILE) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A pedestrian has been killed after they were hit by several cars in Northeast Columbus late…...

2+ day, 11+ min ago   (397+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — OSU students living in Columbus’ University District are questioning why they weren’t alerted sooner after a man was accused of sexually assaulting two women near Ohio State University’s campus within days of each other. Brandon Thompson, 33, stood…...

2+ day, 52+ min ago   (335+ words) cwcolumbus.com Best Friends Animal Society, a national nonprofit organization is educating residents on vital proactive steps to take in order to protect their pets during weather-related emergencies As parts of the Midwest, including all throughout Central Ohio, continue efforts…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (102+ words) Friday cwcolumbus.com Mayor Ginther and Superintendent Chapman to address storm recovery, school restart Friday COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and the Columbus City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Angela Chapman are holding a press conference on Friday afternoon at…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (98+ words) cwcolumbus.com COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus is getting the first stop on Shawn Wayans’ new nationwide standup comedy tour this weekend, with four shows scheduled at the Columbus Funny Bone on Friday and Saturday. Wayans, an actor, comedian, writer, producer…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (130+ words) cwcolumbus.com COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio State Fair drew a record-setting crowd this year, with 1.2 million people attending. That total was nearly 19,000 more than the previous attendance record set in 2023. The fair brought in $3.3 million from rides and games....

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (181+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Blue Jackets are rolling out a full slate of theme nights, giveaways and special ticket packages for the 2026-27 season, starting with Opening Night on Thursday, Oct. 1. Fans attending the opener, will receive a 2026-27 Blue Jackets…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (233+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus residents can once again search online for crimes reported across the city after the service disappeared following a cyberattack two years ago. A new version of online reports has appeared on the Columbus Police Department’s transparency…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (305+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — After severe storms and strong winds ripped through Central Ohio on Tuesday thousands of people in Columbus remain without power. Rosie Noble is one of them. “We don’t have water because the water is connected to this…...