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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A University District business is now working to put the brakes on a crew of thieves after an early morning break-in inside a long-time bike shop.Thieves made off with scooters, e-bikes, and more from Capital City Scooters early Saturday morning, said Caitlin Martineau, the owner of the shop located in the So-Hud neighborhood of the University District. “Most of our bikes that were stolen were used, and they were back here,” said Martineau, as she showed where the theft occurred.The burglars broke into the garage, taking scooter models including Lance and SYM, as well as e-bike…
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WSYX) — Girls at Westerville Central High School are making history as they participate in the school’s inaugural girls’ flag football team. “It’s such a cool community to be in, and it’s fun knowing you’re some of the first people to do this,” Jane Zvolanek, a junior at Westerville Central, said.She’s one of 15 girls at the school pioneering the new program.Coach Peyton McBride emphasized the initiative’s importance, saying, “Who says girls can’t play football? It’s an amazing experience for our girls, and it promotes a lot of opportunities.”The team offers players like Jane the chance to play…
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WSYX) — Girls at Westerville Central High School are making history as they participate in the school’s inaugural girls’ flag football team. “It’s such a cool community to be in, and it’s fun knowing you’re some of the first people to do this,” Jane Zvolanek, a junior at Westerville Central, said.She’s one of 15 girls at the school pioneering the new program.Coach Peyton McBride emphasized the initiative’s importance, saying, “Who says girls can’t play football? It’s an amazing experience for our girls, and it promotes a lot of opportunities.”The team offers players like Jane the chance to play…
The White House released President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal that includes $163 billion in cuts. The proposal was sent to Congress, where the appropriations committees have until September to enact a spending framework, as FY26 begins Oct. 1. It’s worth noting Congress never finalized a budget for 2025 and the federal government has been operating on what’s known as a continuing resolution for the entire year. Here’s a look at the full proposal: How much does the Trump administration want to cut? International Space Station: -$500 million The International Space Station is currently scheduled to be decommissioned…
If we want to see the girl who walked off the street, into his life, and stole his heart again – this has to happen. Richard Gere revealed the only way fans would get a sequel to his and Julia Roberts’ 1990 rom-com “Pretty Woman” is if the writing was up to par. “It all comes down to whether or not there’s a good script,” the actor, 75, told People on Wednesday. Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in “Pretty Woman.” Everett Collection (51981) The film — whose director Garry Marshall died in 2016 at age 81 — followed Gere’s character Edward…
Legendary trainer Bob Baffert is back at Churchill Downs and has entered a horse in the Kentucky Derby for the first time in three years. His horse, Citizen Bull, is a 20-1 long shot to win the race on Saturday, May 3. Why was Bob Baffert banned by Churchill Downs? Baffert ruled the sport for 30 years, becoming its most successful trainer with a record-tying six Kentucky Derby-winning horses. His first win came with Silver Charm in 1997. He’s also won racing’s triple crown twice, in 2015 with American Pharoah and in 2018 with Justify. However, in 2021, Baffert was…
President Donald Trump’s latest attack on housing comes as he proposes major overhauls to rental assistance programs meant to help people from falling into homelessness. In an outline of the Trump administration’s budget request released Friday, the president wants to slash the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by 44%, or $33.5 billion. The most significant cuts include reducing funding for federal housing voucher programs by more than $26 billion. In addition, Trump wants to impose a two-year cap on rental assistance for people who don’t have a disability, and let states design their own programs. “The reduction…
Dust off your hats and raise a toast with your mint juleps—tomorrow is Kentucky Derby Day! But the fun kicks off today with Oaks Day at Sam Houston Race Park. Get ready for Derby Fest, Houston’s largest and most exciting Derby celebration, packed with a whole weekend of activities that everyone can enjoy.Houston Life’s Melanie Camp learned how to mix up a famous Oaks Day cocktail. This signature drink is a must-try for anyone looking to soak up that Derby vibe. Check out the video below to see how it’s done!Derby Fest’s Derby Day celebration features a day full of…
DETROIT – The U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against four states this week, claiming their climate actions conflict with federal authority and President Donald Trump’senergy dominance agenda. The DOJ on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Hawaii and Michigan over their plans for legal action against fossil fuel companies for harms caused by climate change. On Thursday, the DOJ sued New York and Vermont, challenging their climate superfund laws that would force fossil fuel companies to pay into state-based funds based on previous greenhouse gas emissions.“These burdensome and ideologically motivated laws and lawsuits threaten American energy independence and our country’s economic and…
At 11:30 p.m. on July 15, 2022, a bullet ended the life of a mother, a wife, a refugee, a restaurant owner, a community leader. Ma Kaing was killed as she unloaded food from her car outside her family’s apartment building in Denver’s East Colfax neighborhood. Across the street, young men in a dispute with neighborhood rivals fired more than 40 shots from a nearby park. Kaing’s son, Kyaw Oo, held his mother as she died on the sidewalk that night. On Friday afternoon, a Denver prosecutor read a letter from Oo in court as the son asked a judge…