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6 days ago | 
nbc4i.com | Samantha Bender
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The two-day Breakaway Music Festival wrapped up Saturday night, bringing tens of thousands of people to the Historic Crew Stadium, but its impact was felt across several central Ohio neighborhoods with concerns over noise, resulting in a social media storm.
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6 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Samantha Bender
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After days of rainy weather, the sun finally came out Saturday, bringing with it the beginning of the summer music festival season in central Ohio. As the thumping basslines of Afrojack, Marshmello, and other EDM DJs and artists pulsed through Columbus, tens of thousands of music lovers danced, celebrated, and, thanks to one hometown native, stayed sustainably hydrated.
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6 days ago | 
nbc4i.com | Samantha Bender
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After days of rainy weather, the sun finally came out Saturday, bringing with it the beginning of the summer music festival season in central Ohio. As the thumping basslines of Afrojack, Marshmello, and other EDM DJs and artists pulsed through Columbus, tens of thousands of music lovers danced, celebrated, and, thanks to one hometown native, stayed sustainably hydrated.
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1 week ago | 
nbc4i.com | Samantha Bender
MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio (WCMH) — The community gathered for a candlelight vigil Thursday to honor 31-year-old Morrow County Deputy Daniel Sherrer, who was shot and killed on Memorial Day. He died after responding to a domestic disturbance call where he found himself alone confronting an armed man. “This has really hit the community really hard,” attendee Cathy Brake said. There were lots of tears, hugs, silence and prayers Thursday as people remembered Sherrer.
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1 week ago | 
wdtn.com | Kristen Lawson |Samantha Bender |Jackie Gillis |Adam Conn
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Police remain on the hunt Thursday for a man who they say ran away from a traffic stop before turning and firing at two officers, striking both. The suspect is Daveonte Dixon, 21, and officials believe he is armed. Dixon has prior convictions, including burglary and obstruction of justice, and was on probation. He is legally prohibited from carrying a firearm.
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1 week ago | 
fox8.com | Kristen Lawson |Samantha Bender |Jackie Gillis |Adam Conn
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Police remain on the hunt Thursday for a man who they say ran away from a traffic stop before turning and firing at two officers, striking both. The suspect is Daveonte Dixon, 21, and officials believe he is armed. Dixon has prior convictions, including burglary and obstruction of justice, and he is legally prohibited from carrying a firearm.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Samantha Bender
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor all the men and women who have lost their lives in service to the United States, as well as the families they left behind. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum held a candlelight vigil Sunday for Gold Star families, or families who are mourning a family member who died in the line of duty. It was a solemn and reflective service as families heard the names read of their fallen loved ones.
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1 week ago | 
nbc4i.com | Samantha Bender
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor all the men and women who have lost their lives in service to the United States, as well as the families they left behind. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum held a candlelight vigil Sunday for Gold Star families, or families who are mourning a family member who died in the line of duty. It was a solemn and reflective service as families heard the names read of their fallen loved ones.
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1 week ago | 
nbc4i.com | Samantha Bender
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Recently released statistics from the CDC are shedding a light on drug overdose deaths in the nation. Ohio had one of the biggest declines in predicted deaths last year compared to 2023. “The numbers really speak for itself,” Hanad Duale, president of recovery support organization the UNIK Foundation, said.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Samantha Bender
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Recently released statistics from the CDC are shedding a light on drug overdose deaths in the nation. Ohio had one of the biggest declines in predicted deaths last year compared to 2023. “The numbers really speak for itself,” Hanad Duale, president of recovery support organization the UNIK Foundation, said.
