WSYX-TV (Columbus, OH)

WSYX is a television station located in Ohio, affiliated with both ABC and FOX, and is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group. WTTE, also based in Ohio, is a TBD affiliate owned by Cunningham Broadcasting Corporation, which receives some services from a Sinclair affiliate. Sinclair, Inc. ranks among the largest and most varied television broadcasting companies in the United States. After pending transactions, Sinclair operates, programs, or provides sales services for 163 TV stations across 77 markets. Their television group reaches about 38.7% of households in the U.S. and includes affiliates of networks such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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Columbus Weather: A warm and humid Wednesday with potential storms on the way Thursday

1 day ago | abc6onyourside.com | Andrew Buck Michael

Warm and humid today with scattered rain & storms. Isolated strong storms are possible Thursday and Friday, but we may lack a trigger to get the storms to fire up. WEDNESDAY: AM fog, partly cloudy, scattered showers and storms, high 78. TONIGHT: Few showers, partly cloudy, patchy fog, low 62. THURSDAY: Partly cloudy, chance for isolated storms, hot, humid, high 85. FRIDAY: Partly cloudy, chance for isolated storms, hot, humid, high 86. SATURDAY: AM rain and storms, decreasing clouds, warm, high 80.
Missing since 1999: Daughter seeks answers in mother's disappearance

2 days ago | abc6onyourside.com | Steve Levine

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Audrey Mustard vividly recalls her mother, Reba McCoy, singing the Village People 1970's hit "Macho Man" into a hairbrush as she prepared her for bed when she was a little girl. "It's been rough, it's more of a just not knowing, no closure," Mustard said. "It's a little different if she passed away, and we know where she is."McCoy was last seen on March 28, 1999, in a south Columbus neighborhood.
'Thunderbolts’ and 'Sinners’ top box office charts once more

3 days ago | abc6onyourside.com | Lindsey Bahr

Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” dominated the North American box office charts again this weekend. Now in their second and fourth weekends respectively, the two films had some new competition, including a horror movie, a Kerry Washington action pic, a Josh Hartnett airplane thriller, and a Shakespeare-inspired musical. None of the additions made a significant impact.
Rock fans unite at Historic Crew Stadium for Sonic Temple music festival

5 days ago | abc6onyourside.com | Nick Viland

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — This weekend, Historic Crew Stadium will be packed with fans for a rock music festival that promises to deliver the best the genre has to offer. Attendees are excited to be part of the event, with Jackson Cooper expressing, "I just feel at home here," and Cam Smith adding, "I'm amazed at the lineup every year, and I'll keep coming back."Friendships are being forged over the shared love of music.
Elderly woman injured in terrifying Linden shooting, suspect flips SUV in dramatic video

5 days ago | abc6onyourside.com | Steve Levine

The chaos unfolded when gunfire erupted in a breezeway of the apartment complex, with bullets penetrating the walls and striking the woman in the left arm. MORE | Shooting in East Columbus leaves teen dead; suspect charged with reckless homicideJames Washington, a resident who lives two floors above the shot-up apartment, expressed his concern for the victim. "She's a good friend," said Washington.
Central Ohio first responders travel to Cincinnati to honor fallen Hamilton County Deputy

5 days ago | abc6onyourside.com | Kate Siefert

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Dozens of first responders from across Central Ohio traveled to Cincinnati on Friday to honor the life of Hamilton County Deputy Larry Henderson. Henderson died only five months after retiring, leaving his family, brothers and sisters in blue, and the community in mourning. He was working a traffic detail at the University of Cincinnati when Rodney Hinton Jr. allegedly ran him over. People began paying their respects for Henderson on Thursday.
Columbus Weather: A sunny weekend with temperatures warming up

6 days ago | abc6onyourside.com | Andrew Buck Michael

Abundant sun for the weekend with temperatures warming each day. FRIDAY: Sunny, high 64. TONIGHT: Clear skies, chilly, patchy rural frost, low 41. SATURDAY: Sunny, high 75. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny, high 79. MONDAY: Early sun with more clouds later, high 79. TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers and storms, high 76. WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers and storms, high 79. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy, slight chance for isolated rain, high 82.
New pope elected: Sister Pat Twohill rejoices at historic announcement

6 days ago | abc6onyourside.com | Nick Viland

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Sister Pat Twohill, the Prioress of the Dominican Sisters of Peace in Columbus, expressed her joy and excitement following the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. The announcement came as Sister Pat was attending a conference for female leaders from around 95 countries, coinciding with the conclave. "I've been praying to Pope Francis that we would get a good Pope," she told ABC 6's Nick Viland via Zoom on Thursday.
Lawmakers press for continued funds, staff to combat military sexual assault

6 days ago | abc6onyourside.com | Chris Daniels |Andrea Nejman |Nathan Aaron |Matt Landers

WASHINGTON (SOA) — In Washington, D.C., there are new promises from the Pentagon, as old concerns continue to linger when it comes to sexual assault among our troops. According to the , there were 8,195 reports of sexual assault in the military in 2024, a slight decrease from 2023. Some credit the decline to a massive overhaul of how the military handles sexual assault in recent years. Now, lawmakers want to ensure the reforms that were launched continue to progress.
Ohio lawmakers question governor & the death penalty amid murder case of officer

6 days ago | abc6onyourside.com | Lisa Rantala

Thu, May 8th 2025 at 8:23 AMODRC Officer Andrew Lansing (Image: ODRC and Google Maps)"It's getting easier," said Alan Lansing four months after his brother was beaten to death in the Ross Correctional Prison yard. "The first month was, uh, difficult."According to ODRC, Officer Lansing was working a 16-hour shift Christmas Day when he was killed.