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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Former Pickerington North defensive end Alexander Williams is patient. He really had no other option. That’s what happens when you play more than six years of college football, beginning at Ohio State in 2018. “Somethings you need patience and time. Not everything will come instantly in the game of football or collegiate-level sports,” Williams said.He had other offers from West Virginia and Yale, but Williams chose Buckeye leaves over ivy. Although, his stay in Columbus was a short one. “The biggest regret I had was leaving Ohio State,” Williams admitted. “If I would’ve stayed patient and…

House Republicans are trying to build momentum for a stalled bill that bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. It passed the House but hasn’t made any progress in the Senate.  So, on Tuesday, May 6, they hosted a hearing with Stephanie Turner and the chairman of USA Fencing following a now-viral incident in which Turner took a knee, rather than compete against a transgender athlete. What happened during the hearing?  They shared a letter they received from an Olympic fencing coach that stated transgender women have advantages over biological women, including body size, reach, shoulder width, muscle development,…

Colorado has joined 16 other states to sue the Trump administration for not releasing billions of dollars that Congress approved to build charging stations for electric vehicles. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said in a statement that the state stands to lose tens of millions of dollars to build out the infrastructure needed to get more electric vehicles on the road. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in federal court in Washington state. “Colorado has already made significant progress in developing the foundation for infrastructure needed for widespread electric vehicle adoption,” Weiser said, “and the state’s federally approved plans were designed…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — It is known to be the busiest weekend for planting, as we are past the average last spring frost in Columbus. Oakland Nurseries is anticipating large crowds for Mother’s Day weekend. It is something that the general manager, Shawn Schilling, is ready for at the Columbus location.”When it comes to planting the annuals, this is really perfect,” he said. “This is the weather that the annuals are really looking for.”For 85 years, Oakland Nurseries has been providing plants and guidance to Central Ohio gardeners.If you’re excited to get your hands dirty, Schilling recommends checking your soil…

Conflicting messages from the U.S. and Israeli governments are raising concerns among the families of hostages held in Gaza. An Israeli official contradicted a message from President Donald Trump, in which the U.S. president said three of the 24 hostages previously believed alive are dead. In response, Israel’s leader on hostage negotiations said two dozen captives held by Hamas in Gaza since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks are still alive. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to lend credence to Trump’s assertion. What did Trump say? Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office Tuesday, May 6, about the…

PHOENIX — On Wednesday, Congressman Greg Stanton, other members of Arizona’s congressional delegation, along with Senator Ruben Gallego, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, demanding that they reverse their proposed staffing and benefit cuts to the VA.The proposed staffing and benefits cuts would lay off “around 800 employees” at the Phoenix VA location, according to the letter.The letter was also signed by Senator Mark Kelly and Representative Yassamin Ansari. “We write with concern about reports that the Veterans Affairs (VA) Phoenix Health Care System plans to lay off 15% of its staff—around 800…

Another housing project along Los Gatos Boulevard is one step closer to fruition, with developers continuing to propose homes on the main thoroughfare. The Los Gatos Planning Commission is recommending a 55-townhome development located on 1.56 acres at 15349-15367 Los Gatos Blvd. Vice Chair Kendra Burch recused herself because she lives close to the project. Irvine-based City Ventures’ proposal includes eight affordable homes and 88 parking spaces. Four homes will include a door to ground-floor retail space so future residents can work where they live in the three-story development. The project would demolish Genuine Automotive, which has been there for…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Warnings of more officer-targeted violence are emerging months after Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Officer Andy Lansing died Christmas Day.Prosecutors say Officer Lansing died after he was severely beaten by an inmate. Now, more state corrections officers are contacting ABC6 On Your Side Investigators to say the prisons are not safe and they don’t trust those at the top.”My biggest worry was what do I do if. What do I do if I’m attacked?” one former corrections officer who did not want to be identified told ABC 6 News. “And honestly, I don’t know.”ABC6 agreed…

A partial budget proposal released on Friday from the Trump administration lays out a long list of impacts to higher education across the country, aiming to get rid of diversity, equity and inclusion and taper its involvement in education.The 46-page “skinny” budget isn’t finalized for the 2025-2026 fiscal year but will be in the coming weeks. It is up to Congress to determine how the federal money is used. It calls for $163 billion in cuts across the government.At the same time as Trump cuts back on education, the administration is increasing in some areas like defense spending, adding a…

FRIO COUNTY, Texas – Several Frio County elected officials are accused of targeting elderly voters at a Pearsall nursing home, according to search warrants obtained Wednesday afternoon by KSAT Investigates. KSAT was the first to tell you about the arrests of six suspects, including the Frio County judge and two Pearsall City Council members. Court records show they are accused of paying for vote-harvesting services.KSAT InvestigatesHard-hitting journalism from the KSAT Investigates team delivered straight to your inbox.FCSO deputies arrested five of the suspects on May 2:Pearsall City Council member Ramiro Trevino on one count of vote harvestingPearsall Independent School District…