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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Urban League is celebrating the inauguration of dozens of new members in its I Am My Brother's Keeper program, which teaches life lessons and provides mentorship for success in school.…

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS, Associated PressCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Most people know artist Maurice Sendak today as the creator of children's book classics such as "Where the Wild Things Are" and "In the Night Kitchen." A new exhibition of his…

Mike Wolanin | Republic CSA New Tech senior Piper Parks, center, poses for photos with Pigasus Pictures co-founders John Armstrong, right, and Zachary Spicer, left, after announcing she had won the project Pigasus Film Project during a…

With Halloween right around the corner, it's still time for the Madisonville Knights of Columbus to host…

by: Carrie Ghose | COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST Job : October 17, 2022 / 2:52 p.m. EDT Updated: October 17, 2022 / 2:52 p.m. EDT COLUMBUS, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST) —…

Here's who shone during Friday's high school sports action:The stars of the nightColton Brunell, Columbus Soccer: Brunell rushed for 198 yards and four touchdowns in a 56-14 win over New Glarus/Monticello. He broke the…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Next month, residents of Columbus will be asked to vote on a bond package worth more than $1 billion that public officials say will improve safety, infrastructure and more from the city. Voters can choose…

Stunning the NHL by landing “Johnny Hockey” and re-signing Patrik Laine were big strides. And while Johnny Gaudreau and Laine have boosted Blue Jackets ticket sales for this season, it will take more than a dynamic duo for a roster "reset"…

San Jose will clean up a large RV camp in Columbus Park The city of San Jose has announced that it will begin cleaning up the large encampment at Columbus Park in the coming days. They have already cleared a nearby encampment after the…

Several school districts in Greater Columbus have school levies on the general election ballot. Schools in New Albany-Plain, Upper Arlington, Worthington, Pickerington, Delaware City and Madison-Plains all have issues and drawdowns in the…

👋 Alissa here with what is without a doubt the cutest company I know.Driving the news: Kitty Bubble Cafe & Bar, Columbus' first cat cafe, has opened three consecutive sold-out weekends.Why is it important: The cafe is home to adoptable…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations hopes to create a more positive American Islamic relationship. What do you want to know HB 353 discusses excused absences for religion at the college level…

The deceased victims are a woman and two men. COLUMBUS, Ohio - Three people died and several others were injured in multiple shootings that occurred overnight in Columbus.…

JARED BARTON THE COLUMBUS TELEGRAM The purpose of the Nebraska Nurses Honor Guard is to honor every nurse who has died in the state of Nebraska. Since 2019,…

It was only last month that Annette Reyes was in Puerto Rico to visit family members who still live in the United States. Weeks later, Reyes was the subject of videos and photos in the news of places she recently visited, now completely…

Esther Flores said her family lives on a mountain in Puerto Rico and the supply chain has been cut due to bridges being washed away by flooding. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Most importantly, Esther Flores says her family is doing…

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following information was summarized from city, county and state police, fire and hospital records. Arrests Wednesday Katie K. McIntosh, 51, Scottsburg, community corrections violation, 8:52 p.m., by Bartholomew…

Ohio State University reported record minority student enrollment and a new freshman class among the most talented in university history.The new numbers are part of the fall semester enrollment report…

Two people were injured in a shooting at a community event over the weekend. Now a victim has come back to oppose gun violence. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Over the weekend, two people were injured in a shooting at a community…

The Ohio State football team opens the season with five straight home games in 2022, which means five straight weeks of a halftime performance by the Ohio State Marching Band at Ohio Stadium. . This week was the Arkansas State game.In the…

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce announced the selection of three outstanding women who will share their stories at the Women in Leadership 2022 event in October. The theme of this year's event is “Survive and Thrive at Work”. It…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It was a busy weekend for Columbus sports fans and those celebrating Labor Day weekend, but that only benefited the 2022 Greek Festival. This year would have been the festival's 50th anniversary had it not…

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – Many people in the town of Fountain are mourning the death of Robert Anderson, who passed away last night. He accomplished a great deal in his lifetime, while keeping the city of Columbus at the forefront of his…

Mike Wolanin | The people of the Republic gather for a ceremony in the Cal Brand Meeting Room at Columbus City Hall in Columbus, Ind., Monday, August 29, 2022. Columbus was named the House of Indiana trade. For the second time in 30…

As Ivy Tech Columbus welcomed Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann for a visit last week, students began their first full term in the new, $32 million Moravec Hall. As the students buzzed around their new surroundings, a remarkable buzz…

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Columbus and Ohio State public health officials warned college students last May about fentanyl-containing pills. That same week, two students died. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new Drug Enforcement Administration initiative,…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Now that the teachers' union has declared a strike, parents at Columbus City schools are bracing for what it will mean for their families. It's a moment many have been waiting for and awaiting the Columbus…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The American Heart Association Central Ohio Heart Walk is Saturday, as heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States. Even young people can be at risk. NBC4 recently caught up…

DENVER, August 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mother Teresa of Kolkata is one of the world's most revered saints and one of the greatest spiritual giants of the 20th century. She is a powerful witness to authentic Christian charity and a…

Columbus, Ohio is a crossroads city. Founded in 1812 as a city planned to be the new state capital, Columbus is a city of diverse origins.Plated on the “high banks opposite Franklinton at the Fork of the Scioto,” Columbus was a focal point…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A hundred years is a long time, which is why community members gathered on Saturday to celebrate a man who enjoyed every second of his 100th birthday. Rupert "Twink" Starr turned 100 in July. Twink is a…

Columbus police arrested four people, including two 16-year-olds, in connection with four unrelated homicides in July. Meanwhile, a suspect is wanted in another homicide Wednesday night that left a woman dead.On Wednesday, police said they…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Inflation is the highest in 40 years, pushing mortgage rates up from around 4.5% to 5%. Potential buyers navigating this market will find their finances affected and may wonder why the Fed is making it…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Mid-Ohio Farm's goal at NBC4 is to meet the needs of others. One of the farm's targets will be the nearly 2,500 people who live in the neighborhood. Typically, the residents of Riverview Drive are New…

Columbus, Miss (WCBI) – Columbus Christian Academy has had a revolving door at the head coaching position, but Jeremy Brock wants to put an end to that and create a winning environment. "I'm really trying to change the…

Columbus police arrest Ronald D. Estes after a chase in Columbus on Tuesday afternoon. Photo provided COLUMBUS, Ind. – Columbus police officers arrested a local man after a vehicle chase Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., a CPD…

OHIO — As rent prices continue to rise, the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio aims to ask political leaders for funds to build new housing options. What do you want to know Over the past two years, rents have increased by…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Cities across the country have felt the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in nationwide violence over the past two years. A community in Columbus is working to build resilience to these…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As Columbus Public Health (CPH) prepares for more monkeypox cases and more monkeypox vaccine doses, a Columbus man shares his experience with the virus."It's not a storm you want to ride out," Nick Post…

Every day, we strive to write stories that inform, provide perspective, shine a light on your neighbors, and highlight inequality and wrongdoing.Covering the news and writing about the people, places and issues important to you forces us to…

We hear the butter cow moo and that can only mean one thing – it's officially Ohio State Fair week.Drive the news: The 167th annual assortment of rides, animals, music and fried treats kicks off Wednesday through August 7.why is it…

UPDATE (1:10 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2022): Portsmouth Police Department has provided updates on a shooting that took place on Mabert Road on Friday. Portsmouth PD says it happened in the 1600 block of Mabert Road in Portsmouth,…

ATLANTA (WRBL) --A local attorney became the first person from Columbus to serve on the Georgia Court of Appeals when he was sworn in Wednesday afternoon at the Capitol. Superior Court Judge Ben Land took the oath administered by…

From Chandler, Arizona to New Albany, Ohio, NBC4 Investigates investigates how Intel can transform a community – from the perspective of a community that has lived through it – in our series The Intel Impact. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)…

They were just teenagers then, facing trial on charges related to a deadly row that started with a neighborhood quarrel over a stolen bike.Now, approaching middle age, they again find themselves co-accused.Patrick Saultz, 44, and Michael…

Columbus Crew (6-5-7, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. DC United (5-10-2, 13th in the Eastern Conference)Washington; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOKROW: DC United +130, Columbus +192, Draw +250; over/under is 2.5 goalsBOTTOM!-->…

Columbus, Ohio --The Columbus Clippers rallied with three runs in the seventh inning, avoiding a six-game sweep with a 5-3 victory over the Nashville Sounds on Sunday at Huntington Park. Nashville led early for the sixth time in the series…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A union representing teachers in Columbus City schools says the district's decision to strip a group of educators of their union status violates Ohio labor laws. The Columbus Education Association, which…

A woman was believed to have heard from her ex-husband or teenage son by 5 p.m. Wednesday. When she didn't, she went to get them. At around 6 p.m., she arrived at her ex-husband's home at the 9200 block of Creighton Drive in Powell. What…

Courtesy of Bartholomew County Sheriff COLUMBUS, Ind. – A Bartholomew County man has been arrested and faces multiple charges after he attempted to evade deputies from the Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) on foot. Derick…

After falling in the MLS NEXT Cup Finals at U15 level just a year ago, the Philadelphia Union Academy U17 team ended their journey of redemption with a memorable 3-2 win over the Columbus Crew for win the MLS NEXT Cup.…

Dozens of Somali Americans, waving blue and white Somali flags, gathered on the steps of Columbus City Hall Thursday night to celebrate their Independence Day and "Soomaalinimo," or "the essence of 'to be Somali'.The holiday, marking…

Thomas Develin, a former member of the Ohio National Guard, was arrested by federal agents for making and selling untraceable homemade weapons. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former member of the Columbus Ohio National Guard…

Knights of Columbus St. Benedict-Covington Council 3061, the first chartered chapter of the Knights of…

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BUFFALO, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, will host its previously announced Hybrid Investor…

Over the weekend of June 16 of this year, barbershop owner Al Edmondson and other members of the Columbus community attempted to create a 24-hour ceasefire. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Over the weekend of June 16 this year, barber…

"It's pop and there's no defense / Silly, it's dumb, it's just pretend / Comes in waves, it has nothing to say / And if you ask me, it's better that way.""This Is Pop 2", by !!!, written by Nic Offer and Joel Ford.The tall, lanky Nic Offer…

Broadcast-quality audio and video of the aircraft landing at Louisville can be downloaded here. Broadcast-quality audio and video of the aircraft landing at Columbus can be downloaded…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Central Ohio is facing another dangerously hot day, with daytime highs in the mid-90s that look like 105-110°. The heat will continue Thursday with temperatures in the low 90s, and into the mid 80s on…

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - In case you haven't heard or seen all the action in Uptown Columbus last week...scenes from the action thriller, "Cash Out," shot right here in Fountain City... With John Travolta and Kristen Davis.From last-minute…

The information below was compiled from Bartholomew and Johnson County Health Department reports. Critical violations can expose customers to illnesses and should generally be corrected immediately or within days. Non-critical…

OHIO – This weekend, June 10-12, is all about the arts. Festivals celebrating the work of local artists and musicians are among the many events taking place in Buckeye State. Toledo R&B on the Maumee 1 Jefferson Avenue Saturday…

The home buying and selling market has been as good as it gets in Columbus in recent years, and The Dispatch has chronicled it. From accelerating price increases to robocalls from investors to the disappearance of the $200,000 starter…

COLUMBUS – Beaver Local senior Kodi Kinsey left the track and field meet with her second medal and a smile on Saturday. “At the start of the season I wanted to get to…

Two teenagers died after being shot and wounded around 11 p.m. Friday in the northeast of the city, in what Columbus police are investigating in a homicide.Officers and medics responded around 11 p.m. Friday at North Hamilton and Warner…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Graduation season is underway for Columbus high schools, with the first ceremonies taking place Wednesday night. Columbus students in the Class of 2022 have had quite the high school experience, with some…

A dozen other protesters have filed lawsuits against the Columbus Police Division, alleging officers' actions during the downtown protests in May and June 2020 were unnecessary and excessive. The lawsuits, which were filed in US District…

COLUMBUS, Ohio – This week marks a new era for the Catholic Diocese of Columbus. Bishop-elect Earl Fernandes will become Columbus' 13th bishop and make history as the first Native American Catholic bishop when he is installed on Tuesday.…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday announced plans to spend “a significant amount of money” to ensure every school building in the state is properly protected from attack. . The Republican governor said he has asked the…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Tuesday's mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, left 21 people dead — 19 students and two teachers who died trying to protect them. Today, educators across the country are talking about…

For nearly two years, the community has been working to prevent a project that will change the Little Turtle Way. COLUMBUS, Ohio - In the community of Little Turtle Way, some residents are very upset with the City of…

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Football legend and leading Republican candidate for the Georgia Senate, Herschel Walker, stopped by Fountain City today on May 22. Walker is running to unseat Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock. He is…

After seven seasons with the Blue Jackets organization, defenseman Dean Kukan does not plan to return this fall. Kukan signed a two-year, $3.3 million contract extension in 2020 and will become an unrestricted free agent on July 13. While…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man is facing murder and other charges after he allegedly was part of a group that fired guns at an apartment in southwest Columbus, killing a woman, in April. Isaiah Xavier Nashon Alexander, 20, is due…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - A local man said he was grateful to the staff at the South High Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library for their help on his decades-long journey. At 46, Terry Magers overcame several obstacles to earn…

Knights of Columbus Bishop Budka Council No. 5914 of St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church is hosting the 100 Mile Bicycle Trek fundraiser Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, with participants riding 50 miles daily. A group of…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Inflation is being felt pretty much everywhere, often reflected in rising gas and grocery prices. These rising costs are also weighing on nonprofits, including Goodwill Columbus. The organization had big…