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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus voters have important decisions to make on the November ballot, including races for City Council and the Columbus City Schools Board of Education.

Ahead of the election, a local organization called Columbus Stand Up is hosting a debate with some of the candidates, with the debate specifically geared toward young voters.

Two Democratic candidates are vying for a seat on Columbus City Council, and six people are running to fill three seats on the CCS Board of Education. 

On Sunday, all will debate in an event organized by young adults with the goal of educating other young people about the power of their vote in their city.

Karina Burck, a student at Ohio State University and the lead debate organizer, said she wants her peers to hear directly from the candidates who could impact their schools, their neighborhoods, and their city.

“Gen Z is going to be the largest generation in the U.S., so we want their voices to be heard in politics and for them to realize that their vote will influence the decisions that are made locally and nationally,” Burck said.

Deputy Director of Columbus Stand Up Kwesi Low said he wants young voters to be informed and feel included in local politics. That’s why anyone 25 and under who attends Sunday will be entered to win a Nintendo Switch 2.

“We want to give incentive to get people in the door,” Low said. “Hopefully, when they get in the door, they'll hear something that rings their ear and they'll see that they actually have an opportunity to make an impact now and for years to come.”

Columbus City Council candidates Tiara Ross and Jesse Vogel will debate first. Since they are both Democrats, Low said the debate will allow voters to learn whose vision they prefer despite an endorsement from the party.

“This typically happens in the primary election, so the fact that it's happening in the general election this year is kind of telling the larger narrative, and I'm really glad that people are paying attention,” Low said.

With six people running for just three CCS board seats, Burck said she hopes hearing directly from each candidate will help people differentiate between them all.

“It’ll be three new people on this board who need to have a plan ready for what they will be bringing and offering to help improve Columbus City Schools,” Burck said. “They directly impact the education that you or your child is getting.”

Burck hopes people her age will come to the debate and leave understanding why their vote matters in each and every election.

“Getting people involved in my generation is really important because, specifically, when it comes to voting, that's one of the easier ways to make a change,” Burck said.

The debate is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, at Fort Hayes Education Center.

NBC4’s Kyle Beachy is one of the moderators.

The event is free and though it is geared toward young voters, anyone is welcome to learn more about their candidates. For more information about the debate, click here.

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WILBERFORCE, Ohio (WCMH) - When the Ohio State Buckeyes take the field on Saturday, they won't be the only team with a rich football history and famous marching band: the Grambling State Tigers boast 15 National Championships, and their band is one of the most recognizable in the country.

Grambling State is a historically Black college and university located in Grambling, Louisiana. The football team may be most recognizable for their rivalry matchup each year in the Bayou Bowl, where they play Southern University, often nationally televised on NBC.

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"It's very exciting, and it's historic,” Classic for Columbus president John Pace said. “Of course, anyone who follows HBCU football knows that you can't talk about HBCU football without first talking about the marching bands, and so Grambling’s marching band is stellar. It's one of the best marching bands in the country."

Pace has worked with HBCUs for decades, raising money and coordinating efforts to get more Black students an education.

"HBCUs were founded post-slavery; the original purpose was to educate the mulatto, you know, the mixed slaves that were being freed, and then, it was expanded that all freed slaves could attend HBCUs,” Pace said. “The majority of physicians, the majority of engineers, the majority of attorneys, and many of the educators are graduates of historically Black colleges and universities. HBCUs offer a specific experience that will help students be successful that may not be successful at a non-HBCU.”

Ohio is home to two HBCUs, both located in Wilberforce. Central State University is a public university, and Wilberforce University is the nation's first private Black university. They share a special bond with Ohio State's next opponent.

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"We're definitely rooting for Grambling, even though, you know, I live in Columbus," Central State Director of Strategic Partnerships and External Affairs Kimberly Jones said.

Jones, a Central University graduate, grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and wanted to attend the University of Michigan. She had a teacher who pushed her toward the much smaller Central State.

"You can get lost within those universities, but the thing about coming to a HBCU is your family,” she said. “It's your family that you didn't know you had. I had people who felt like aunts and uncles who wanted the best out of me, and also my lifelong friends that I've met.”

A huge part of the culture and spectacle of an HBCU football game is the marching band.

“The parents come for the football game to see their kids, but everybody comes for the band, because you never know what the band's going to do," Jones said.

"In fact, if you go to some of the larger HBCU football classics, you'll see about 70,000 fans, but the stadium might seem empty until halftime when the marching bands take the field, so it's all about the halftime show," Pace said.

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Looking forward to the halftime show Saturday, he said, "I'm excited to see the Best Damn Band in the Land go up against Grambling with all of their flash, with all their color, with all their pageantry. They're excellent musicians. They move, they dance. Oh, man, that halftime show is just going to be spectacular."

Central State Athletic Director Kevicia Brown has been with the school for more than two years. She grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and attended Florida A&M, also an HBCU.

She came to Central State from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina.

"Central State has been more like home, it’s HBCU,” Brown said. “I went to HBCU, and so it's good to be back in the environment with all of the culture that's involved with it. It's like a heartbeat that a university that is historically Black has is from the, from the arts to the band to the, to the sports to the people in academia. You're able to identify and find a sense of belonging with the people that are in leadership and the people that are coaching you.”

Saturday's game for Grambling State versus Ohio State offers exposure on the biggest stage for all HBCUs to showcase what their school, culture, and future is all about.

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"I feel like we should get more exposure than we have had in the past," Brown said.

Even though they are an hour from Columbus, these Central Staters will be cheering for Grambling.

"We all root for each other,” Brown said. “I can never go against another university that's with the same mission.”

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol said there were 23 people killed in 20 different car accidents over Labor Day weekend, higher than last year’s reported number.

Troopers said of those 20 crashes, at least four are suspected to be OVI-related involving drugs and/or alcohol. Seven of the fatalities were not wearing seatbelts.

The data showed that Franklin County had more traffic incidents over Labor Day weekend than any other county in the state.

OHSP’s reporting period ran from Friday through Monday.

PATASKALA, Ohio (WCMH) -- Apple picking is supposed to be a family-friendly tradition, but multiple theft incidents at a popular central Ohio farm are leaving a bad taste.

Lynd Fruit Farm now wants to make sure a few bad apples don't spoil the fun for the rest of its visitors.

Over Labor Day weekend, four separate incidents occurred where people tried to hide apples in their cars. Three of the cases involved small amounts; in the fourth instance, someone tried to hide $300 worth of apples around their vehicle's spare tire, their children, in their glove box, and under their seats.

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"I'd say 95% of the time, there's children involved and sometimes the parents try blaming their kids and say, ‘Oh, my kids did that,’" Alex Patton, whose family owns Lynd Fruit Farm, said. "But when I ask their kids to lift the bag, they can't even lift it because it weighs 50 pounds."

Patton said farm staff ask every customer how many bags of apples they've picked.

"All of our four incidents yesterday, they said we only picked one bag and showed us one bag," Patton said. "And we said, ‘That's it? No more in your truck or in your car?’ And they said, ‘Nope, this is it,’ and then when we walked back to the trunk, you look in the windows, and there's apples hidden under their kids' legs. It's really sad."

Now, to prevent further incidents, Lynd Fruit Farm has added extra help around the orchard to monitor things.

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"I normally have pictures on my phone of those people so we can kind of watch for them," Patton said. "But a $300 order, I told those people not to come back and I let them know that it was a terrible lesson for their children."

Patton said the farm isn't pursuing legal action for this weekend's thefts, but future incidents may be handled differently. 

"If people see anything that's suspicious of people, maybe stealing apples or trying to, we want them to report it to our greeters or our checkout person with a good description of the vehicle and the people," Patton said. 

Patton said it's unfortunate that some people try to cheat the system. He said he hopes it doesn't ruin the experience for the rest of the families visiting the farm. 

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"Ninety-nine percent of our customers are perfect, great customers," Patton said. "They come out here and have a lot of fun. So, we hate for the 1% to kind of ruin things for the 99% that are having a great time not causing any issues."

With big varieties like Honeycrisp and EverCrisp still ahead, Patton said they want to get this under control now before some of the busiest weekends of the season. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police responded to at least four domestic violence calls over the Labor Day weekend, according to arrest reports.

Advocates against domestic violence find this concerning, but it shows them areas that need improvement. 

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Three cases involved intimate partner violence and one involved an incident between a brother and sister. In this case, Columbus Police said officers responded to a home on Gilbert Street by a woman who said her brother choked her. The records show the woman was later shot by her brother. When officers arrived at the house, the suspect started shooting at officers, police said, with officers returning fire. The suspect was hit; he has been taken into custody after receiving medical treatment.

Ohio Domestic Violence Network Director of Health and Disability Programs Rachel Ramirez said the needs are different for someone dealing with intimate partner violence compared to family violence. She said the Ohio Revised Code treats these cases the same as far as what someone can be charged with, but said they differ when it comes to ways to help a victim.

Ramirez said something that applies to both is that people who are close to a victim can reach out to safety resources before it escalates.

“I think it's that kind of see something, say something,” Ramirez said. “Remember, that used to be one of those being able to say something to others, being able to express your concern, being able to notice, you know, if there are changes in behavior or what that is.”

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Ramirez said there isn’t just one factor that causes domestic violence. However, they tend to see increases on holidays, like Labor Day weekend. Ramirez said there are a lot of different things that cause an uptick on holiday weekends: alcohol, financial stress, and even change. She said holidays often involve all three.

“Does stress cause domestic violence? No, but going back to school and all of those changes and that can be a whole level of stress for some people and kind of what that is,” she said. “So when we put all these factors together in specific cases with specific people, then I think sometimes those things can escalate.”

Ramirez said she wants to remind people that ODVN’s resources are free, something she said many people don’t realize. She said they provide services to more than 100,000 people a year and that talking about the issue is very important because it lets more people know about the resources available to help.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Across Columbus City Schools' middle or high schools, police are called an average of twice a day to handle violent student outbursts. 

Last week, NBC4 Investigates showed you the level of violence CCS schools must handle. NBC4 Investigates' five-month investigation found hundreds of fights between students and physical attacks and threats directed at teachers. 

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Pursuing solutions, one CCS high school has reversed the trend of violence inside the classroom. NBC4 Investigates sat down with Dr. Samuel Johnson Jr., the principal at Beechcroft High School in north Columbus. He’s been there for eight years and said the methods he’s using to reduce violence are working. 

“Building relationships goes a long way with administering your policy,” Johnson said. 

State discipline reports for Beechcroft's 2023-2024 school year show an overall drop in occurrences by 25% from the year before. Discipline reports include in-school and out-of-school suspensions, expulsion and emergency removal. Data for the 2024-2025 school year is not yet available.

Johnson said Beechcroft's teachers sit down with students to try and get to the root of behavioral issues. That attention to concerns also includes getting students to connect with one another. 

“We have student-led restorative practices, which focus on our portrait of a graduate, which teaches students how to be empathetic, have communication skills,” Johnson said. 

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The district said it’s intentionally training school leaders to work with students on de-escalation techniques and noted that in schools like Beechcroft, this approach is working.

“We have to build relationships," Johnson said. "We have to have a policy that doesn't create the school-to-prison pipeline."

In the 2023-2024 school year, Beechcroft had four calls to the police, one of the lowest of all CCS middle and high schools. These included one report of a gun, two fights, and, in one case, parents yelling at an umpire. 

“We have crisis prevention, professional development, we use our counselors,” Johnson said. 

It’s not working at every school; across the district, reports of fighting and violence have increased. NBC4 Investigates has the data across all district schools for the 2023-2024 school year:

At Beechcroft, the numbers show Johnson’s methods of building relationships and developing programs that connect students are working.  

“Our teachers, administrators and our security have their ear to the ground so if something is about to happen, we solve it before it does,” Johnson said. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Central Ohio rock and roll fans can rejoice as the first bands for the 2026 Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival have been unveiled.

The first six artists for next year's festival, which will take place from May 14-17 at Historic Crew Stadium, have been confirmed. The bands set to perform in Columbus includes:

• Lorna Shore
• Paleface Swiss
• Attila
• Chelsea Grin
• Brand of Sacrifice
• Disembodied Tyrant

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New bands, including the show's headliners, will be announced in the coming weeks. Last year's headliners were Korn, Metallica, and Linkin Park.

Passes for all four days of the festival are available on Sonic Temple's website. Next year's festival will mark the fifth one at Historic Crew Stadium since the inaugural concerts in 2019.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State is back on top of the college football world as its 14-7 win Saturday over No. 1 Texas has been rewarded by poll voters.

Media members and coaches have voted the Buckeyes (1-0) the new top team in the Associated Press and USA Today rankings, respectively. This is the first time in a decade the Scarlet & Gray sit atop the AP poll during the regular season.

The loss dropped Texas down six spots to No. 7 in the AP poll.

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The strong defensive effort in Columbus by Ohio State against the Longhorns impressed the country and was one of three top-ten games in Week 1 that ended with the lower-ranked team winning.

New No. 3 LSU (formerly No. 9) beat No. 8 Clemson (formerly No. 4) 17-10 Saturday night before Miami, who moved from No. 10 to No. 5, took down Notre Dame Sunday night 27-24, dropping the Irish from No. 6 to No. 9.

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The wild opening week of the season that had four top-ten teams lose has given the projected 12-team College Football Playoff bracket a complete makeover. The entire bracket has changed with Ohio State now the projected No. 1 seed and Big Ten champion.

In this projection, the Buckeyes would play No. 8 Clemson or No. 9 Notre Dame in a playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.

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After a grueling Week 1 test, Ohio State will get to take it a little easier for its Week 2 game on Saturday against division two school Grambling State. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. from Ohio Stadium.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A former Ohio State offensive lineman was in court Tuesday morning after an alleged domestic violence incident that occurred late last week.

According to a criminal complaint, a woman arrived at the Columbus police station on Marconi Boulevard to report that Michael McCullough had assaulted and strangled her the morning of Aug. 28.

Police said the victim reported that she and McCullough, 25, began to argue in his vehicle when McCullough reportedly broke her cell phone, punched her in the face multiple times, grabbed her by the throat and began pushing her against the window. The victim said she was not able to breathe and felt panicked, eventually regaining consciousness when they pulled in front of their residence.

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The victim had visible injuries, police said, including a black eye, a cut, swollen lower lip and bruising around her neck.

McCullough, charged with one count of strangulation, was a walk-on long-snapper for the Buckeyes from 2018-2020. He was arrested on Friday, and a Franklin County Municipal Court judge issued him a $50,000 bond Tuesday morning.

McCullough was also ordered to comply with a protection order and to stay away from the victim, who said in court Tuesday that she does not feel safe and that this incident was one of "many" prior domestic violence situations with the suspect.

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 9 for McCullough, who has no prior criminal history.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus developer is proposing a 25-story tower just steps from Lower.com Field, aiming to bring a new hotel, apartments, offices and entertainment options to the rapidly changing district west of Downtown.

Plans submitted by an affiliate of Arshot Investment Corp. call for transforming a 1.6-acre surface lot at the southwest corner of West Nationwide Boulevard and Hocking Street into a high-rise. The proposal includes a street-level restaurant and coffee shop, a five-story parking garage, and a sixth-floor amenity deck featuring another restaurant, a fitness center and a pool.

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Above the amenity deck, two towers would rise: seven stories with an 88-room hotel topped with offices, and a 19-story residential tower with more than 240 apartments and a rooftop terrace.

• A rendering of the 25-story tower proposed for a 1.6-acre lot near Lower.com Field. (Courtesy Photo/City of Columbus)
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• A rendering of the 25-story tower proposed for a 1.6-acre lot near Lower.com Field. (Courtesy Photo/City of Columbus)

Jonathan Barnes, an architect with Gensler, the firm behind the design, described the area and the project as a possible extension of Columbus' Arena District.

"We see this within the next few years becoming a destination and a district unto itself," Barnes said during the Downtown Commission's review of the proposal on Aug. 26. "What we also see is, and hard not to see, the untapped potential of the proximity to the Columbus Crew's soccer field. We think that game day could be an amazing time for this development."

The site sits directly across from the stadium's main entrance and adjacent to the Astor Park development, where a new apartment complex is under construction. It's part of a broader push to activate the area with new dining, hospitality and entertainment offerings.

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Commissioner Bob Loversidge praised the design during the Aug. 26 meeting.

"It's really complex, it seems like you've done a really good job of getting all the pieces and parts to work," Loversidge said. "I think it'd be a great addition to the city, I think it brings some things down to that end of the street that are really necessary and are missing now, like entertainment, food."

Arshot has a long history in Columbus development, though some of its more recent designs, such as the 25-story Millennial Tower proposed before the COVID-19 pandemic and a redevelopment of Cooper Stadium introduced in 2023, have not moved forward.

WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — An unusual property known as the “3 Bears” house could be just right for a buyer looking for privacy, outdoor living and surprising architecture.

The home at 264 E. South St. in Worthington recently hit the market for $995,000. Nestled inside Rush Creek Village, a neighborhood of homes built on the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright, the house is a bit of an outlier. One of the few homes in the area not designed by Theodore Van Fossen, an architect hand-picked by community founders, Martha and Richard Wakefield, its size and the inclusion of a two-car garage set it apart.

The more than 3,000-square-foot home is nearly double the average 1,700-square-foot size of other nearby homes, according to listing agent Cynthia MacKenzie of CYMACK Real Estate, who also resides in the neighborhood. Eschewing the community's typical carport, the garage adds to its originality.

Built in 1966, the home showcases a distinct mid-century modern style, with some recent updates. MacKenzie noted that the residence does not have the deed restriction that obligates the owner to seek approval for changes from an architectural review board.

The dwelling is primarily constructed of brick and features four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two lofts, and three fireplaces.

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The listing details the outdoor offerings.

“Step outside to discover expansive decks, patios, and outdoor living spaces that rival any park,” the listing reads. “Listen to the creek from your backyard, host gatherings with ease, or unwind while enjoying breathtaking ravine views.

“A treehouse, space for a potential zip line, and endless opportunities for exploring nature make this home as playful as it is peaceful. Tucked into the wooded landscape, yet just minutes to Old Worthington and Colonial Hills.”

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The three-part house sits on a double lot, encompassing half an acre. Each section was built with its own distinct purpose, which inspired its name. The “Papa Bear” served as the main living and bedroom area. The “Mama Bear” section was originally designed as a mother-in-law suite, previously not connected to the main living space. Lastly, the garage makes up the “Baby Bear” section.

A renovation and addition to the house took place about a dozen years ago, which unified the space and made it more flexible for future owners. Among the improvements were a “chef's kitchen,” an enlarged primary suite with a walk-in closet, a kitchenette and a private office loft.

Property records indicate the house has only been transferred a handful of times since it was constructed. This is the first time it has been available since 2002.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After a high profile victory over Texas to start the season, Ohio State looks to ride the momentum into its game against Grambling State.

Coach Ryan Day answered questions from reporters Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. You can watch his comments as it happens in the video player above.

The Buckeyes are coming off a 14-7 win over the top-ranked Longhorns in an electric atmosphere at Ohio Stadium, marking their sixth straight win over a top-five team.

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Quarterback Julian Sayin was steady in his first start, directing the offense to 203 total yards, including a 40-yard touchdown pass to Carnell Tate in the fourth quarter. The sophomore became the first quarterback to win his first start against an AP No. 1 team since Jim Harbaugh did it in 1984 when he led Michigan to a 22-14 win over Miami.

Grambling State is coming off a 55-7 win over Langston in its opener. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Ohio Stadium.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - An annual weekend event full of traditions, food, entertainment and much more is returning to Columbus.

The Columbus Oktoberfest is back Friday through Sunday at the Ohio Expo Center, offering a full schedule of activities for all to enjoy. This year, the festival is bringing back its classic foods, beer, specialty desserts, cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages.

New this year is the Paint & Sip event, allowing patrons to visit Square Canvas at the festival, where they can create their own artwork while sipping on a festival drink. The paint and sip is being held on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are required for this activity.

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Festival-goers can also participate in the Oktoberfest Meiler Vier, a 4-mile run through the Ohio Expo Center. The run will happen on Friday at 6:15 p.m. Anyone who participates will receive a free beer, complimentary sausage, and free parking at the festival. Registration is currently open for the run, but spots are filling up.

The festival will also have several family-friendly activities including arts and crafts, inflatables on site, learning about different types of trails in Ohio, face painting, and a Sunday Family Funday. Admission to the festival is free, but parking is $15.

Columbus Oktoberfest is also cashless and will only take credit cards for food and beverage purchases. If you forget a credit card, patrons can put their cash on a Fest Card at the souvenir stand in Heidelberg Hall. According to the festival website, a portion of the food and drink proceeds will benefit festival amenities and local charities.

To learn more about Columbus Oktoberfest or to sign up for events, visit the festival's website.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A former payroll administrator for the Central Ohio Transit Authority is facing multiple felony charges over allegations that she stole more than $12,000. 

On Aug. 26, a Franklin County grand jury indicted Ashanti Powell, 45, of Pickerington, on third-degree felony charges of theft in office and telecommunications fraud, along with a fourth-degree felony charge of tampering with records.

The alleged crimes occurred while Powell worked at COTA from 2019 until her resignation in 2022.

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The Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit, a law enforcement division that looks into fraud within government and public agencies, launched an investigation when it flagged potential payroll fraud at COTA, according to a news release. 

The alleged fraud came to light when a former COTA employee received a federal tax form for earnings in 2022, even though he retired in 2019. The former employee contacted COTA in 2023 when he received the tax form, prompting the transportation agency to ask the SIU to investigate, according to Jeff Pullin, a COTA spokesperson.

Investigators discovered Powell entered work hours for two former COTA employees and modified their direct deposit information so that the funds were deposited into her account. 

The division said it also identified other discrepancies with Powell’s payroll, including unapproved pay rates and vacation sell backs – a process in which employees exchange unused vacation days for money.

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Pullin said that since the incident, COTA has implemented “protocols that require more than one administrator to set up a payroll account to prevent fraud.”

Launched in 2019, the SIU has assisted in 143 convictions, resulting in more than $13 million in restitution, the news release stated. The unit said it receives hundreds of tips about suspected fraud each year. 

Powell’s arraignment, or initial court appearance during which she will be formally informed of the charges against her and required to enter a plea, is scheduled for Sept. 8. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State University is attempting to stop a Michigan company from trademarking the term "Buckeye Tears."

The Brown Jug, an Ann Arbor bar and restaurant just steps from the heart of the University of Michigan, offers "Buckeye Tears" on draft for $7. On Aug. 19, 2024, The Brown Jug applied to trademark the term for beer and liquor. Although the U.S. allowed The Brown Jug to proceed, Ohio State filed a formal opposition on Wednesday to stop the use.

OSU argued "Buckeye Tears" infringes on the university's copyrights, and the trademark could be incorrectly associated with the university. Ohio State said associating beer and liquor with its athletics program could damage its reputation, and argued the trademark would dilute the strength of the Buckeyes brand.

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Josh Bergen, founder and managing attorney of trademark law firm Gerben IP, said Ohio State will need to prove customers would assume OSU is directly associated with the name.

"Normally, you know, somebody that's referencing a university in a, in a trademark filing has the uphill battle themselves to really get around it," Gerben said. "This is actually a unique case where I think the restaurant would probably have some pretty good defenses available."

Bergen said the term buckeye extends beyond the university and is associated with all of Ohio. In Columbus alone, there are many restaurants that use "buckeye" in their name or on their menu. The term is even a topic among state legislators, who recently introduced legislation to further Ohio's connection to the buckeye by designating a state candy.

Further, Bergen said, the argument is a bit of a "gray area," as OSU is relying on consumer confusion for its argument. He said a Michigan fan walking into The Brown Jug and ordering a pint of Buckeye Tears is likely not under the assumption that Ohio State is selling alcohol under a self-deprecating name.

Bergen did not count Ohio State out completely, however.

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"The university is going to argue, 'Well, they're profiting off of our goodwill. People are still know it's a reference to us,' and so there's arguments on both sides of this thing," Bergen said.

The Brown Jug poked fun at OSU for the filing on social media, writing, "Looks like OSU wants to trademark 'Buckeye Tears'... funny, we've been serving them for years. Stop by The Jug and grab one off the menu -- no paperwork required."

Ohio State has made headlines before for its attention to trademarks. In 2022, Ohio State successfully trademarked the word "THE." The trademark allows Ohio State to control the use of "THE" on clothing and merchandise, so only Ohio State can sell apparel that just reads "THE." Watch coverage of this ruling in the video player above.

Gerben said its past success with patents does not contribute to OSU's filing against The Brown Jug. Rather, he said it highlights the importance Ohio State places on policing its brand. According to the opposition filing, Ohio State's licensing has generated more than $145 million in royalties from $2.2 billion in retail sales.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The historic Columbus building long associated with the now-defunct alternative radio station WWCD is set to be demolished.

The Brewery District site at 1036 S. Front St. will make way for a six-story apartment complex after approval this month of the demolition and development plans by the city's Historic Resources Commission. A project by real estate firm Arcadia Development, the building is slated to include 106 residential units, a pool deck on the second floor, and a parking garage.

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The commission voted 5-2 in favor of the project, subject to additional planning for lighting and signage, which will be reviewed by city staff before final approval. Watch a previous NBC4 report on WWCD's closure in the video player above.

The Brewery District site at 1036 S. Front St. will make way for a six-story apartment complex. (Courtesy Photos/Franklin County Auditor's Office, City of Columbus)

For decades, the Front Street building served as the home for WWCD, known to listeners as CD101, CD102.5, and, most recently, CD92.9FM. The station's closure in April 2024 came after it moved to an online-only format a few months prior. At the time, owner Randy Malloy said the station was unable to reach an agreement with the owners of the 92.9 frequency.

"The time has come that we must announce with heavy hearts that WWCD Radio has played its last song," the closure announcement read. "It has been an incredible journey, one that legend can be told with memoires and cherished moments shared with you that will never be forgotten. Thank you to each and every one of you."

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The frequency owners, Delmar and ICS Communications, at first launched their own alternative station called 93X. They said the new station would keep the alternative format and also place the same emphasis on supporting local artists in central Ohio. But a month later, 93X was gone, replaced by an oldies station branded My 92.9 and, in recent months, a regional Mexican station.

WWCD previously left the airwaves for a brief stint in 2020 after its agreement with owners of the 102.5 frequency ended. But that did not last long, as the station came back on 92.9.