Shawn Lanier
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Columbus, OH, United States
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Muslim communities struggle to prepare for Ramadan during COVID-19 crisis
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Many families are feeling the pressure to keep food on their table during this pandemic. Muslims around the world and in central Ohio are no different but they’re about to begin fasting for Ramadan. From April 23 to May 23, Muslims like Aden Mohamed will be observing Ramadan, a month dedicated to fasting, prayer, […] → Read More
Boston Bruin, central Ohio native to compete against Blue Jackets in 2nd round
Boston Bruins player Sean Kuraly play against his hometown Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday at 7 p.m. → Read More
Fans delighted Crew is back
It is the Columbus Crew season opener at Mapfre Stadium and it is the beginning of a new era. → Read More
Hockey for everyone with the Crew
It’s a very special night for everyone who loves the Blue Jackets, because it's “Hockey Is For Everyone Night” at Nationwide Arena. → Read More
$1.7 million raised for kids' cancer
The BuckeyeThon 2019 Dance Marathon has tonight raised more than $1.7 million for pediatric cancer at Nationwide Children's Hospital. → Read More
Students explore end to gun violence
Several organizations on OSU's campus formed a panel of speakers to speak about working together to end gun violence. → Read More
Police report reveals details of Judge arrest
Pickerington Police said it was near the intersection of Diley Road and State Route 256 where a driver called to tell them about a potential drunk driver swerving all over the road. According to this police report, that person who called 911 followed that car giving a “play-by-play of what was happening until a Pickerington Police officer saw the alleged drunk driver passing through... → Read More
Newly-elected Franklin County Court judge arrested
Police say Monica Hawkins was pulled over by Pickerington Police not too far from the station after a call came in about a possibly impaired driver. → Read More
After intense cold, snow day on Friday perfect for sledding
There was no school for many kids throughout central Ohio, but it was the perfect day to be a kid. → Read More
Church celebrates first woman in Ohio to leave sanctuary as a legal resident
They call her Angelica and her journey began 19 years ago when she came to the United States. She sought a path to legal citizenship, but ended up being a victim of a crime, which allowed her to apply for a U Visa. → Read More
At watch party, Franklin Co. Sheriff says Live PD helps build relationship with community
As a result of the overwhelmingly positive feedback by Central Ohio viewers for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office feature on Live PD, the sheriff's office hosted the first Live PD Watch Party for local fans of the show. → Read More
Despite shutdown drama, Columbus TSA hiring event sees large turnout
The Transportation Security Administration held a one-day recruitment and hiring event in Dublin less than 24 hours after the longest government shutdown in US history ended. → Read More
Refreeze brings dangerous conditions
Central Ohioans are expecting a refreeze overnight Sunday into early Monday morning. → Read More
Prayers, candles, and balloons for murdered son
Family and friends gathered in a parking lot directly under a billboard that one Columbus mother put up in an attempt to get information leading to the arrest of a person -- or people -- who shot and killed her son and her nephew in 2017. → Read More
Pickerington police chief under investigation after accusations of using derogatory language
The City Manager of Pickerington says Chief Michael Taylor is under investigation after the city received an anonymous letter making allegations against the chief. → Read More
One year on, "Tyler's law" is still a bill
It was another year that one family has been without their loved one, Tyler Jarrell, and another holiday that couldn’t see him. → Read More
Still time to donate to Firefighters for Kids
More than 12,000 kids in central Ohio will have something to look forward to this Christmas thanks to a lot of toy donations. → Read More
No time like the last minute for holiday shopping
People are still shopping around central Ohio, walking away with bags of last minute gifts. → Read More
'Heroes and Helpers' pairs deserving kids with CPD officers for shopping trip
Forty lucky Columbus City School students got the chance to shop with Columbus police officers because of the Columbus Division of Police and Target's Heroes and Helpers event. → Read More
Mosques open door to the public for central Ohio's Open Mosque Day
Several mosques opened their doors to the public for central Ohio's first ever "Open Mosque Day." → Read More