Nick Viland

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Reporter at WTTE-TV (Columbus, OH)

Reporter at WSYX-TV (Columbus, OH)

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Columbus Pride march draws thousands in celebration of love and unity

2 weeks ago | abc6onyourside.com | Nick Viland

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A message of love and unity resonated through the streets of Columbus as thousands marched down High Street, culminating in Goodale Park, for the annual Pride celebrations. GALLERY: LGBTQ+ community celebrated at Stonewall Columbus Pride MarchThe event, which kicked off Saturday morning, was marked by the roar of sirens, motorcycles, and cheers, as participants celebrated love, visibility, and support for all LGBTQ+ identities.
Brazilian immigrant detained by ICE after court appearance in Columbus

2 weeks ago | abc6onyourside.com | Nick Viland

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Brazilian immigrant was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents after a court appearance at the Franklin County Municipal Courthouse. Leonardo Fausto was at the courthouse on June 3 to address traffic violations, including speeding and driving without a valid license. After his court appearance, an ICE agent apprehended him as he exited the courtroom and went into a public hallway, according to surveillance footage.
Columbus Arts Festival could face rain challenges into weekend

3 weeks ago | abc6onyourside.com | Nick Viland

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Arts Festival faced some rain on Friday, prompting artists to quickly adapt to protect their work. Said Oladejo-Lawal, an artist at the festival, said, "You see, my booth has a double layer of plastic. The tent has a layer. Then I have like shower curtains. That's their canvases, and you don't want them soggy. That's not fun.
Columbus Arts Festival

3 weeks ago | myfox28columbus.com | Nick Viland
FOP president advocates for officer safety in DC meeting with Trump

3 weeks ago | myfox28columbus.com | Nick Viland

Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 9, joined President Trump and other union leaders in Washington, D.C., to discuss measures to enhance law enforcement safety amid rising violence against officers. (Courtesy of Brian Steel)
FOP president advocates for officer safety in DC meeting with Trump

3 weeks ago | abc6onyourside.com | Nick Viland

Fri, June 6th 2025 at 9:12 PMUpdated Fri, June 6th 2025 at 9:15 PMBrian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 9, joined President Trump and other union leaders in Washington, D.C., to discuss measures to enhance law enforcement safety amid rising violence against officers. (Courtesy of Brian Steel)"Anytime we lose an officer, it's not just a community losing an officer. It's the United States losing an officer," Steel said.
Columbus card game company faces uncertainty amid tariff appeal

3 weeks ago | abc6onyourside.com | Nick Viland

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Columbus-based card game company, Rookie Mage Games, is grappling with uncertainty as a federal trade court's ruling against President Donald Trump's tariffs is under appeal. The Court of Appeals has allowed the tariffs to remain in place during the appeal process, leaving businesses like Rookie Mage Games in a precarious position. Jordan McLaughlin, the founder of Rookie Mage Games, expressed the challenges his company faces due to the tariffs on Chinese imports.
Morrow County mourns slain deputy with heartfelt tributes

1 month ago | abc6onyourside.com | Nick Viland

by Nick Viland, WSYX StaffWed, May 28th 2025 at 11:01 PMUpdated Wed, May 28th 2025 at 11:04 PMCommunity members remember and honor Morrow County Deputy Daniel Sherrer, who was shot and killed on May 26, 2025, while responding to a domestic violence call. (WSYX)The close-knit community has come together to honor his memory, with local fire stations, tow trucks, and residents paying their respects by placing flowers, American flags, and handwritten thank-you notes on a sheriff's office cruiser.
Police release body camera video of fatal SWAT shooting in Columbus

1 month ago | abc6onyourside.com | Nick Viland

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Body camera footage shows the officers' perspective during a tense hostage situation that ended with the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Jerry Smith by SWAT officers on Monday night. The incident occurred on Hampton Woods Court after a neighbor called 911, reporting she had heard a woman being assaulted and threatened. The footage reveals officers arriving just before 10 p.m. and attempting to negotiate with Smith for over an hour.
Police release body camera video of fatal SWAT shooting in Columbus

1 month ago | myfox28columbus.com | Nick Viland

Body camera video shows the moments that led up to a man being fatally shot by SWAT officers during a hostage standoff in northeast Columbus at Easton Ridge Apartments (Columbus police)