Thursday, October 12, 2017

3 people killed, 2 injured in shootings across Columbus and other top stories.

  • 3 people killed, 2 injured in shootings across Columbus

    3 people killed, 2 injured in shootings across Columbus
    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — In a span of roughly five hours, three people were killed and two more people were hurt in three shootings across Columbus.Police responded to the latest call for help around 3:20 a.m. Monday at 1923 Old Coventry Rd on the southeast side. One person died after being transported to a hospital in critical condition, homicide detectives said.That shooting happened as detectives were investigating another deadly shooting at 1941 Republic Avenue on the northeast side. O..
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  • Columbus Partnership hiring for 3 new jobs for Smart Columbus ...

    Columbus Partnership hiring for 3 new jobs for Smart Columbus ...
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  • Students go to Columbus City Council to ask for safe sidewalks

    Students go to Columbus City Council to ask for safe sidewalks
    COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Refugee Road on the east side of Columbus is busy – and before the first and after the last bells ring of the school day at Independence High School, students and faculty say vehicles aren’t the only ones frequenting the road. “Students are supposed to be safe at school and supposed to be safe coming to school,” says social studies teacher Roderick Von Watson Jr., who is teaching his first year at Independence. But because of sidewalks, or the lack thereof, he and other..
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  • Columbus lands spot on 'Top 50 Mosquito Cities' list

    Columbus lands spot on 'Top 50 Mosquito Cities' list
    FILE (Associated Press) COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Columbus is among the nation’s Top 50 Mosquito Cities, according to a new list from Orkin. The pest control company ranked the Columbus area as number 44 for 2017. The Atlanta area topped the list for the fourth year in a row, followed by Washington, Chicago, New York, and Miami. Cleveland was ranked 25th on the list and Cincinnati was number 38 overall, meaning you’re more likely to encounter mosquitoes there than you are here in central ..
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  • 2 men charged with assaulting 92-year-old in northeast Columbus ...

    2 men charged with assaulting 92-year-old in northeast Columbus ...
    Published: 05/01/17 03:48 pm EDT. Two men have been charged with aggravated burglary after entering a home and beating a 92-year-old man in northeast Columbus.According to Columbus Police, 27-year-old Omar Guled and 21-year-old Said Ali Muse forced their way into a home in the 3100 block of Agler Road Sunday morning.Police said the pair began hitting the 92-year-old male resident.Another person in the home asked the men to stop and offered them cigarettes to distract them until police arrived...
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  • Cleveland approves mutual aid deal with Columbus for large scale ...

    Cleveland approves mutual aid deal with Columbus for large scale ...
    CLEVELAND, Ohio - Neighboring communities often agree to assist each other with police and fire calls, but a mutual-aid deal approved Monday by City Council pairs Cleveland with a city 150 miles away.  Council unanimously approved an ordinance that calls for the city to enter into an  agreement with Columbus for police services for large events, such as political conventions.  And police Chief Calvin Williams is open to similar agreements with other large cities in Ohio.  Why Columbus?   Willi..
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  • Wendy's begins testing delivery in Columbus area

    Wendy's begins testing delivery in Columbus area
    (Wendy's) COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Wendy’s has now started offering delivery service from restaurants across the Columbus area. On Monday, Wendy’s announced a partnership with delivery service DoorDash. The service is being piloted at 135 restaurants in the Columbus, Ohio and Dallas, Texas areas. The company says it plans to expand nationally within the year. In a statement, Wendy’s said the restaurant industry has been shifting toward increased technology usage, including in-store kiosk..
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  • Theodore Decker: Sites of Columbus street slayings linger in memory

    Theodore Decker: Sites of Columbus street slayings linger in memory
    Theodore Decker The Columbus Dispatch @Theodore_Decker The roses have withered, and the poster board is peeling. Balloons, having lost their helium, lie stranded on the parking lot in a shiny heap.This jumble of liquor bottles, spent candles, and teddy bears makes up the South Side street memorial to homicide victim Charles E. Staten, who was shot on April 7 and ran for help at the Brothers Food Mart at 1776 S. Parsons Ave. He never made it inside.Staten's death was the 33rd homic..
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  • Seen and unseen, Columbus capital budget focuses on ...

    Seen and unseen, Columbus capital budget focuses on ...
    Rick Rouan The Columbus Dispatch @RickRouan For every capital improvement dollar Columbus allocates in 2017, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther said, 88 cents will benefit neighborhoods. But much of that will be difficult for residents to notice if the projects work as intended. The city’s $861.4 million capital improvement budget for 2017 includes money for the things neighborhood residents want to see, and even more for flushing away the things they don’t. It has millions for transportatio..
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  • COTA changes cause some frustration, but others like free fares

    COTA changes cause some frustration, but others like free fares
    Kimball Perry The Columbus Dispatch @kimballperry Amanda Lindie thought she was ready for COTA's redesigned routes and schedules when she woke up Monday morning.A few hours later, though, she wasn't so sure."It's crazy. It's hectic," Lindie said as she wandered confused at 7:30 a.m. at a COTA stop immediately north of Broad and High streets, trying to get to work at the Ohio Department of Transportation."I got up for the first bus so I wouldn't be late. It's been a couple of hours..
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