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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
FedEx truck crashes into Ohio home
A home sustained damage after a FedEx truck slammed into it Monday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Columbus Police responded around 1:50 p.m. to Godeita Street on reports of a vehicle into a house, according to Columbus TV affiliate WSYX. TRENDING STORIES: City to remove homeless encampment due to 'health and safety concerns' Chance of strong to severe storms today; damaging winds with large hail possible Officers, medics respond to reported shooting in Dayton neighborhood Video and photos from the scene show that a FedEx truck crashed completely into the side of a house. The homeowner told WSYX that the crash destroyed a first-floor bathroom and his home office. A wrecker removed the FedEx truck from the home. Video and photos showed a large hole in the side of the house. Police told NBC 4 in Columbus that the driver was 'alert and conscious.' WSYX says no one was home at the time of the crash. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hundreds of animals rescued after officials discover shocking conditions at farm: 'We can do great change'
The Ohio Wildlife Center has partnered with the Humane Society of the United States to save foxes, raccoons, skunks, opossums, and coyotes found living in deplorable circumstances on a fur farm near Cleveland, reported WSYX. The center's work is part of a growing movement to end the inhumane treatment of wildlife kept for fur production. Many of the rescued animals were discovered in filthy wire-bottom cages with poor protection from harsh weather. Others suffered from missing limbs after being caught in traps on the property. Returning to the wild isn't possible for these animals after their traumatic experiences. Instead, the center focuses on rehabilitation to place them in sanctuaries or educational facilities where they can live out their lives in proper care. The rehabilitation team has already seen promising results. A gray fox has become the first animal from this rescue ready for permanent placement. He will remain at the center as an educational ambassador. This rescue effort addresses fur farming's often-hidden cruelty and gives these animals a chance at a better life. Rehabilitating them educates the public about wildlife conservation and the ethical treatment of animals. The rescue benefits the animals and enriches the local community through educational programs. The gray fox will help visitors learn about this native species and develop a greater appreciation for wildlife conservation. "When all of us as rehabbers work together, we can do great change and support cases just like this," said David Donahue, development and communications manager at the Ohio Wildlife Center, per WSYX. Community members got involved through the center's WildNite event on April 3, which featured a silent auction where participants could bid to name the gray fox. According to Donahue, more animals from this rescue will find permanent homes within the next month. "To see some of them get the chance to be placed is super-amazing," Donahue continued, according to WSYX. "And to know where there are so many other animals that needed placement, we're starting to see a lot of these animals move toward placement." Should the U.S. government ban all products tested on animals? Absolutely No way Only certain kinds of products Let each state decide Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rodney Dunigan Named Evening Anchor at WSYX in Columbus
Rodney Dunigan is adding to his role at Columbus, Ohio ABC affiliate WSYX. Dunigan has been named evening anchor at the station and will keep working as nightside managing editor for the ABC and Fox affiliates. 'I'm beyond excited for the opportunity to officially join ABC 6 News at 6 p.m.,' Dunigan said. 'It's an honor to be a part of this dynamic and dedicated team, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. This team has a history of bringing passion and expertise to every broadcast, and I'm thrilled to contribute to that tradition of delivering trusted, timely news to our viewers.' He joined the station in 2017. 'We are thrilled to have Rodney expand his role as anchor on the ABC6/FOX 28 team,' said Tony D'Angelo, vice president and general manager of ABC 6. 'Rodney is an exceptional journalist with a deep passion for storytelling and a commitment to keeping viewers informed. His experience, professionalism, and ability to connect with the community make him the perfect choice to lead our evening newscasts.' Before joining WSYX, he was a reporter for WFTS in Tampa, Florida, where he also served as a Scripps Leadership Champion and ethics committee member. Before that, he was a morning anchor at WATN in Memphis, Tennessee, and has held key reporting and anchoring roles in Nashville, Dayton, and Jackson, Mississippi.
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
Jym Ganahl, longtime Ohio meteorologist, dies at 76
Hear this story Jym Ganahl, a longtime TV meteorologist at Ohio's ABC6 station WSYX, has died. He was 76 years old. Ganahl died Feb. 3 of natural causes, according to his family. His death was announced Tuesday. Known for his folksy weather forecasting, Ganahl retired from WSYX (ABC6) in May after nearly 60 years of providing weather forecasts to central Ohio. He began his career in Iowa but worked on-air at WCMH-TV (NBC4) from 1979 to 2016 where he served as chief meteorologist. At age 17, five years after he started studying weather, Ganahl marched into the KWWL-TV studio in Waterloo, Iowa, to tell the station manager that he could deliver a more accurate forecast than its weatherman was providing. He got the job and was later hired by NBC4. During his time at NBC4, he covered the infamous blizzard of 1978. He stayed at NBC4 for 37 years until briefly retiring in 2016. Growing quicky bored, he returned to broadcast, this time at WSYX (ABC6). Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Ganahl graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1970. After graduating, he served in the U.S. Army and won several awards, including the Spirit and Honor Medal and the No. 1 Marksman award. He worked in flight operations with a National Guard helicopter unit, according to his biography published on the university's website. A man of many interests, Ganahl also dabbled in local live theater and taught science to middle school students for three years, all while continuing his nighttime duties as a meteorologist. He also taught science for a gifted student program at Ohio Wesleyan University. "I would tell everyone, make sure you do something that you like. Every day will be fun," Ganahl told the UNI interviewer. "Money has to not matter at all. It's the only way you can (have a career like his" and have a happy life. You can't contradict or fight it. And make sure you're not one-dimensional."
