RIGHT NOW: A massive line has formed outside East Palestine High School. Hundreds of people are waiting to get in - but the half dozen I spoke to said they don’t think they’ll get the answers they need.
@wsyx6
@fox28columbus
BREAKING NEWS: I just spoke to Wilhelmina Barnett - the mother of the 5-month-old twins. She confirms Kason was found alive in Indianapolis!! The family is on the way there to pick him up now.
@wsyx6
@fox28columbus
NEW PHOTO: 🥺🥺 I am overjoyed and in tears. This is the most amazing news ever. What an emotional week with the BEST ending!
Here is a photo of baby Kason after he was found in Indianapolis!
@wsyx6
@fox28columbus
WATCH: A heartbreaking evening joining Wilhelmina and Lachez as they search for their 5-month-old baby, Kason.
Police found Kyair early Tuesday at the Dayton airport. The parents told me the last 24+ hours have been a nightmare and are asking for your help.
@wsyx6
@fox28columbus
UPDATE: The
@OSHP
confirms there was a bomb threat to the Ohio State House.
Here’s the info I just received:
(1/2) “The Ohio State Highway Patrol was made aware of a bomb threat, which has since been deemed not credible, and the area has been declared safe …”
Feeling SO loved! My cheeks hurt from smiling!! Today is my last day of work before I get married Saturday, and my work family had this all set up to surprise me! 🥂👰🏼♀️ Grateful to be surrounded by so many people who love and support each other.
@wsyx6
BREAKING: New guidelines from the White House suggest avoiding social gatherings of more than 10 people. There is not a national order at this time requiring Americans to say home.
@wwmtnews
#COVID19
NOW: Students begin to gather on Ohio State’s campus this morning.
On Wednesday
@WilcoxReports
covered protests that have been taking place at OSU.
@wsyx6
Read More:
Audio Up 🔊 MASSIVE turnout at Texas Roadhouse tonight in Newark. People are even parking across the street in the gas station lot because it’s so crowded. Today
@texasroadhouse
is giving 100% of its profits to the Tuscarawas Valley community.
@wsyx6
🔗:
TONIGHT: A tackle lands an Ohio Wesleyan senior in the hospital. What he thought was just a bruise, ultimately ended his football career. At 10 and 11 on
@fox28columbus
and
@wsyx6
, what doctors say could have happened if he didn't his athletic trainer's advice.
I got to experience a milestone moment in every journalist’s career this weekend - My first Emmy. This one means a lot - It was a team award for the Breaking News Category. It’s a blessing to work with the amazing people in these photos and many more ♥️
@wsyx6
@fox28columbus
Wasn't expecting this to happen tonight ⤵️
As we were arriving to cover a story about a dangerous, accident prone intersection, our news car was hit and totaled. Ironic, right?
We are all okay ... But I'd say this definitely adds to our story. More at 10 and 11
@wsyx6
“We’re changing up the format. We’re going to talk” - East Palestine mayor tells all the residents to sit in the stands and they are going to answer questions.
@wsyx6
One year already?! It’s not always glamorous … But it’s truly rewarding.
What an honor it’s been working at
@wsyx6
and sharing the stories that are the most important to Central Ohio families. Looking forward to the years ahead!
#OnYourSide
#BuildingOhiosFuture
Pro Motocross Rider Christian Craig is visiting Middle Creek Elementary School this morning before heading to Indy for the Monster Energy Supercross race this weekend. Full story coming up today on NEWS9.
@WTOV9
🚨 Cool moment alert 🚨 When I was working at
@WTOV9
, I got to see
@mikewsyx6
give a presentation about ‘demonstrative live shots.’ What he said stuck with me and I’ve looked up to him ever since. Tonight I got to share the anchor desk with him. Full circle 😊
@wsyx6
Pre-Game Tailgate • Party of One! Cheering on my
#Brownies
from the remote location of my Pittsburgh apartment. 🏈 A must win tonight for
@bakermayfield
and company.
NOW: We are inside the East Palestine gym. This is not a town hall set up. There are several tables - residents can go to each table and ask questions.
We were told no interviews are allowed to be conducted inside.
@wsyx6
What an amazing first week here in West Michigan! I may have moved away from the Ohio Valley, but a little piece of home is right by my side. A big thanks to
@EricaWWMT
and my new team at
@wwmtnews
for giving me such a warm welcome ♥️
Feeling so blessed ♥️ Family traditions are different when you work on the holidays, but so thankful my parents and brother made the trip to visit me for a few hours. Jack missed the selfie … But the pizza video is more fun anyway! 🍕😂
Hello everyone! 💙 We wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who reached out over the last 24 hours to check on us! It could have been much worse. But as you can see by our smiles … we are going a-okay! 😊
@JustBurrs
@wsyx6
My heart is so full! My
@WTOV9
team and the Ohio Valley community have made me feel so loved this week and every week over the past two years. I am so incredibly grateful and I know I will always have a home in the OV ♥️
“I’m leaving now to pick you up” 😭♥️ This is the message I just received from my Dad is the Cleveland area.
Hoping to make it home for Christmas this weekend 🙏🏼This will be my first Christmas off since college. (Can you tell my Dad is excited?!)
@siefdaddy
@wsyx6
@fox28columbus
🌟 Parade essentials on this cold morning
•
@ColumbusCrew
scarf 🧣
• Crew Flag 🚩
• Hot Tea ☕️ to coat the throat!
Happy ‘CrewsDay!’ The parade starts at noon - look for live coverage on
@wsyx6
SPORTS CHALLENGE: WEEK 20 ➡️ Weir High Junior, Sebastian Spencer brought home four gold medals last weekend at the State Track Meet -- But that did not intimidate me too much --
@Sup3r_Bash1
Honored to be among the long list of names from ABC6 who won an Emmy last night. My colleagues are amazing journalists. The awards we receive are amazing, but it’s the stories we get to share that are the most important. Thanks for trusting us. We love being On Your Side.
About one year ago today … on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, I got one of the best calls of my life from
@NAPOLIMGTMIKE
. I found out I had gotten a job at ABC6. I kept it a secret from my family until I got home for Thanksgiving the next day. Here’s their reaction ⤵️
@wsyx6
TODAY: Jelly Roll visited the Franklin County Juvenile Intervention Center before his concert at Nationwide Arena. He told the teens in the center that he spent time in Nashville’s Juvi Detention Center and adult jail when he was between the ages of 14 and 26.
@wsyx6
🎄 THURSDAY ON ABC6
Join me as I take you through the White House at Christmas. We go one-on-one with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to talk about her hopes for Ohio in 2024 when it comes to development projects and job opportunities after Columbus was named a Workforce Hub.
@wsyx6
🥹🥹 It’s our sweet Lu Ann’s last day. My favorite lady ♥️ You’ve taught me so much in the short year I’ve known you. THANK YOU for being such an amazing co-worker and friend. Cheers to you, Lu! xoxo
BREAKING NEWS: Airies Flanery has been found safe! The six year old wandered off from her home early this morning. The Pike County sheriffs office is expected to hold a news conference tonight at 9.
@wsyx6
@fox28columbus
A big congratulations goes out to the Bellaire Big Reds. After overcoming a TON of adversity and defeating Shadyside last Friday, they are our Bordas and Bordas Team of the Week. Check out our pep-rally TONIGHT on NEWS9 at 6
@wearethebigreds
@WTOV9
BREAKING:
@MikeDeWine
has just signed an executive order to ban gender transition surgery for minors at any hospital in Ohio. The ban is effective immediately
@wsyx6
@fox28columbus
HAPPENING NOW: Gov. Mike DeWine is giving an update to Ohioans on his plans regarding House Bill 68 - also known as the SAFE Act. DeWine vetoed it last week.
@wsyx6
@fox28columbus
Coming Up On NEWS9 Sunrise:
We found a celebrity look-a-like in Steubenville! We had heard rumors that
@TimHortons
employee Johnathan Mitchell resembled actor Bradley Cooper! I can see the resemblance, can you?
@WTOV9
@OSHP
“The threat was sent via email and immediately forwarded to the Patrol. Troopers, along with fellow safety service partners and explosive-detecting K9s, conducted a thorough search of the facility and determined it was safe.”
@wsyx6
Say it ain’t so! Our sweet Maria is starting her next chapter. It’s been such a honor working with you at ABC6. You’re an incredible reporter and an even better person ♥️ xo
@mariawsyx6
.
Who is ready for
#GameDay
? Im suited up in my game day orange and of course, my lucky victory socks 🧦 Here we go Brownies, here we go
#WoofWoof
@Browns
Showing off my new Ohio County Archery sweatshirt today. See if this was my award for winning today's Sports Challenge! Tune in to NEWS9 Live at Five to find out!
@WTOV9
🏈 Meet Rob, Greg, Ed and Matt 🏈
These four have been coming to Varsity Club before OSU football games since the late 80s. It’s a tradition they look forward to returning to every Friday in the fall. Their story tonight on
@fox28columbus
@wsyx6
I’ve kept this fortune since my last week of college!! It was taped on my fridge at my apartment in Pittsburgh, and now, it’s moving with me to Kalamazoo! Love finding little inspirations like this.
♥️ What an amazing feeling to live and work in a city so close to your heart. It’s been an exciting first two weeks in Columbus. I can’t wait for what’s to come.
Alumna
@KateS_WTOV9
spotted on our banners while heading to run today’s News and Sports Breaks. Siefert is a 2017 grad where she was involved in
@AUTV20
,
@AUCollegian
and
@889_WRDL
and Women’s Volleyball. We love seeing our alumni in action. Go Kate!!🦅