
Lisa Rantala
Reporter at WSYX-TV (Columbus, OH)
Reporter at WTTE-TV (Columbus, OH)
Reporter at ABC6/FOX28
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1 week ago |
myfox28columbus.com | Lisa Rantala
The trial for the suspected drunk driver who hit Jennifer and Larry Waddell is now scheduled for February 2025. That's nearly three years after the life-altering crash. (Courtesy: The Waddells)
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1 week ago |
abc6onyourside.com | Lisa Rantala
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A central Ohio couple received another continuance notice from the courts, which is keeping them from finding closure this week in a case where they nearly lost their lives. "I was in a body brace on the day I was supposed to get married," Jennifer Waddell told ABC 6 Investigates last year. "Put more people to work. Hire more prosecuting attorneys.
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1 week ago |
abc6onyourside.com | Lisa Rantala
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The continuous headlines involving kids and violent crimes are sparking a range of reactions from different leaders in the Columbus area. The president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 9 believes a specialty docket should handle the most violent offenders in Franklin County. The new county prosecutor wants to target the reasons why kids are committing crime and prevent it from happening.
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2 weeks ago |
myfox28columbus.com | Lisa Rantala
Almost three years after a Grove City couple was hit and nearly killed by a drunk driver, a judge will now sentence the man who was behind the wheel. Jennifer and Larry Wadell called their case "justice delayed" and contacted ABC6 On Your Side Investigators to expose it. This week, Franklin County Prosecutor Shayla Favor pleaded her case to Franklin County Commissioner regarding the need of more assistant prosecutors in her new office.
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2 weeks ago |
abc6onyourside.com | Lisa Rantala
As both China and the U.S. increase tariffs against each other significantly this week, data shows China takes billions of dollars worth of exports from Ohio per year. In 2022, Ohio was ranked number six in soybean exports, number eight in corn exports and number six in soybean meal exports. In 2024, Canada took 35-percent of Ohio's exports followed by Mexico and China.
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.@OhioRealtors tell me they’re seeing a slow down in the housing market as possible tariffs could make housing supplies more costly. I talk to the building experts tonight about house prices and realtors who are seeing a favorable market for buyers tomorrow. https://t.co/Vi4eq4Ka8I

ICYMI - I expose the document out of Franklin Co Juvenile Court that "lifted" an arrest warrant for 17yo wanted for armed robbery. @capcityfop questions if order followed protocol. Teen is accused of shooting at @ColumbusPolice officers after release. https://t.co/yznk1gtLsW

.@capcityfop is demanding a review after a Franklin County Juvenile Court Magistrate released a teen wanted for armed robbery without the sign off by the prosecution or defense. That teen is now accused at firing shots at four @ColumbusPolice officers while out on the street. https://t.co/bqzV2pG45y