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Former Franklin County Police Officer, Robert Wells, 49, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today for using excessive force as a law enforcement officer. Officer Wells is from Pataskala, Ohio and he was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. Wells […]
Summer has finally arrived and that means tons of water fun! In an effort to maintain everyone’s safety this and every swim season, Zoombezi Bay has joined forces with the world’s top water safety and training organizations to host the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson! Thursday, June 20th from 10 – 10:30 a.m. is your chance […]
It’s officially Pride Week in Columbus and there’s a lot of rainbow colors spotted throughout the city, especially in the Short North. Organizers of the Pride Festival say they expect this Pride parade to be bigger than it has ever been! “We’re a fan city,” said Stonewall Columbus Pride Coordinator Sabrina Boykin. “There is […]
Kaleidoscope Youth Center is an organization known for helping LGBT+ youth in central Ohio. They assist in finding a sense of security and community and they are now helping at-risk youth find housing. “We know housing is a basic need and a basic right,” Erin Upchurch, executive director of Kaleidoscope Youth Center, said. “We […]
A fatal crash has closed Interstate 270 on the south side of Columbus. The accident occurred around 2:30 p.m this afternoon in the eastbound lanes of I-270 between U.S. 23 and Alum Creek Drive. I-270 East is now closed between I-71 and Alum Creek Drive while police investigate the incident. Several westbound lanes are […]
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is set to deliver the keynote address at an LGBTQ civil rights group’s Ohio fundraising gala today! The Human Rights Campaign’s Columbus Dinner is at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Ohio Union at The Ohio State University. “Vice President Joe Biden is a strong and visible ally to the LGBTQ community […]
It has been reported that a gun was found inside a Columbus City School today. In a classroom at South Mifflin Elementary School, a gun was used as a threat directed towards certain students. The weapon was discovered after a teacher was informed of a possible weapon inside her classroom. Get Breaking News & […]
Save The Ta-Ta’s!! Today was the official 2019 Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure! The event was held in downtown Columbus and more than 21,000 people took to the city streets wearing pink to show their support for the movement, making it the largest in the country! The event began at 7 a.m. with […]
The first Shake Shack location in Columbus is set to finally open its doors this weekend! It is opening at Easton Town Center at 4005 The Strand West Space 430 Sunday, May 19 at 11 a.m. The 3,523-square-foot restaurant features an outdoor patio with a custom mural and seating for more than 100 guests. The fast-casual […]
The Ohio Department of Education, OhioMeansJobs, and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium have partnered to help students earn their high school diplomas and transcripts. Yesterday in Powell, Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria joined Columbus Zoo and Aquarium President and CEO Tom Stalf at the conclusion of In-Demand […]
A restaurant located inside Polaris Fashion Mall has come under fire after a complaint of a rodent being cooked inside a take out order!! A woman claims she discovered a cooked rodent inside of her teriyaki chicken takeout she purchased from Yihi Japan. Inspectors with the Columbus Health Department made sure to drop by the […]
The month of May has been dubbed Maternal Mental Health Month! Mental health is such an important issue within all communities, especially for women and moms across the globe! This month is a time to remember the many women who may be struggling with mental illness, all while juggling the task of taking care […]