Kennedy Chase

Columbus

Reporter at Spectrum News 1 Ohio

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Defense attorneys for convicted Columbus police officer motion for new trial

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense attorneys for convicted former police officer Adam Coy believe he didn’t receive a fair trial because the prosecution didn’t turn over all their expert witnesses, including use of force expert Jamie Borden.
New policies have dairy farms worry about future

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

HAVILAND, Ohio — Dairy farms across the country are currently facing several challenges. But one of their main concerns is their workforce. What You Need To KnowDairy farms across the country are starting to worry about their workforce According to the National Milk Producers Federation, immigrants account for 51% of dairy farm workersOhio dairy farmer, Trent Sollers, said new immigration policies and tariffs can make an already challenging job even harder Most dairy farm workers are immigrants.
Parents push back after CCS changed names of transgender students

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Stephen Hardwick is the father of two transgender students who attend Columbus City Schools. Last month, the district changed both of his kids’ names in their internal system, he said, back to the ones that were on their birth certificate. He said his family wasn’t notified until after the change was made.
Recent flooding, freezing temperatures impact farmers

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

PLAIN CITY, Ohio — Weather this time of year is always unpredictable in Ohio. When you have farmers who heavily rely on the weather to do their jobs, recent weather activity like flooding and freezing temperatures can make the future seem uncertain.
New commission seated to help immigrant and refugee community

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s been five months since the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs was established in Columbus.
Federal budget cuts impact environment during Earth Month

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Clintonville resident and environment enthusiast, Laura Sanders has been planting trees for years, and has planted several trees in her neighborhood.
Auto tariffs create uncertain future for car sales

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After president Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on cars that are made outside of the U.S., many curious consumers are running to their nearest dealership to get answers.
American Heart Association stresses importance of walking

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For many, walking is just a simple act of exercise, but Cindy Hilling says it changed her life.
Business prepares for impacts of potential recession

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lisa Gutierrez is the CEO of Dos Hermanos. When she thinks of the potential of a recession, she said her main priorities are her customers and employees.
Free colonoscopy clinic helps underserved patients

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kennedy Chase

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Free Clinic is partnering with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to host its third No Cost Colonoscopy Clinic.