Kennedy Chase

Columbus

Reporter at Spectrum News 1 Ohio

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Articles

New division to help with central Ohio housing crisis

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A lack of affordable housing and a growing number of evictions are two concerns that are contributing to the housing crisis that people in many of our cities are facing. What You Need To KnowColumbus City Council created the Division of Housing Stability to address the housing crisis Columbus resident, Anthony Wilson, is now homeless because of emergency medical surgeryWilson is now living in his car “They set all of my stuff outside. I was in the hospital, set everything outside.
How DEI cutbacks impact pride events

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Pride events across the state are taking a large pay cut this year because some of their former sponsors are backing out.
Ohio nurses push for safer workplaces

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corinne Johnson is passionate about caring, not just for her patients, but also for her peers.
Morrow County community members grieve the loss of Daniel Sherrer

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

MORROW COUNTY, Ohio — Gone but not forgotten, Morrow County residents are reminded of the community’s loss as a procession of dozens of vehicles long passed the sheriff’s office. Law enforcement from all over the state came together to celebrate the life of Daniel Sherrer. “It’s honestly such a huge loss. I may not have known him personally, but it's affected every single one of us in a huge way,” said Mariah Simmons.
Jury selection continues in Husel civil trial

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jury selection continues in the civil trial for former Mount Carmel Doctor William Husel. What You Need To KnowJury selection continues in William Husel civil trial Husel is suing Mount Carmel, its former CEO Edward Lamb and Trinity Health Systems for defamamtionHusel is seeking at least $18 million in damages Husel was found not guilty in 2022 on 14 counts of murder after he was accused of ordering the painkiller fentanyl for dying patients to make them feel more comfortable.
Jury selection continues for William Husel civil trial

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jury selection is taking a lot longer than many expected in the most recent court case involving Mount Carmel Health Systems. This trial is for former Mount Carmel doctor Willim Husel who was found not guilty on 14 counts of murder in 2022 for giving patients who he claims were dying the painkiller fentanyl to make them feel more comfortable. They all eventually died.
How local government fill the financial gaps left by federal cuts

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Council member Nicholas Bankston is head of the finance and governance committee, and he said the city’s budget this year is the tightest it’s ever been. He said it’s become even tighter as they try to help fund organizations that are suddenly in need. “We're still going to serve as many residents that we can. We're still going to show up wherever we can,” said Bankston.
Financial planner says not to worry about fluctuating stock market

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joe Schmitz is the founder and CEO of Peak Retirement Planning. It's a company that works with over 900 clients plan the financial stages of their retirement. He said his clients nearing retirement or in retirement have been a little worried recently, especially worried about their 401(k).
Columbus converts old streetlights to new remote-controlled LED streetlights

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Streetlights are something that many people probably don’t pay attention to or take for granted.
Linden neighborhood brings back war memorial ceremony

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice, in the Linden community in central Ohio, residents are bringing back an old ceremony to remember those lives lost.