"Shootings, Assaults, and City Happenings: Columbus Local Pulse for May 29th"

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Thursday, May 29th.

We begin today with breaking news from northeast Columbus, where two Mifflin Township police officers were shot during a traffic stop last night near Mecca Road and Purdue Avenue. Both officers were rushed to the hospital, one in critical condition. Authorities have identified Daveonte Dixon as the suspect and the search for him continues this morning. Streets in the area remain on high alert, so please avoid the Mecca and Purdue area if you can. City officials urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation is ongoing.

In another developing story, Columbus police are looking for two people of interest after a violent assault on Ottis Court early Tuesday. The victim remains in critical condition, and the Columbus Police Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation. Anyone with tips is asked to reach out to the department or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.

As for the rest of our crime report, police responded to a string of robberies on Parsons Avenue and Gemini Place over the past 24 hours. No arrests have been reported yet, but patrols in those neighborhoods have increased for public safety.

Flipping to city hall, discussions heat up around a proposed amendment to abolish property taxes for Ohioans. While no decision is finalized, this has sparked major debates, and we'll keep watching how this could affect local homeowners and renters alike.

On the real estate front, the local market remains steady. Listings in Franklin County averaged about three weeks on the market, with prices holding firm. Rental demand uptown has picked up now that summer moves are underway, especially around the Arena District and Short North.

The job market continues to show improvement. The latest numbers indicate several hundred new openings across logistics and healthcare, especially near Rickenbacker and along Morse Road. Local businesses like Brew Dog and a new tech startup on High Street announced hiring fairs over the next week, offering both part-time and full-time jobs.

Today’s weather will be a bit damp with cloudy skies, so keep an umbrella handy if you’re heading out for lunch or a walk along the Scioto Mile. The temperature should hover in the mid-70s and we can expect warmer weather to return by the weekend.

Culturally, the city is buzzing as the Memorial Tournament gears up at Muirfield Village. Golf fans can expect a stellar field this year, and tomorrow marks the start of the Golden Bear Pro-Am. Meanwhile, live music returns tonight at Express Live with a sold-out show for a popular indie band. If you’re downtown, expect some traffic near Nationwide Arena.

Sports fans have reason to cheer as Ohio State’s Fillmore has punched his ticket to nationals at the NCAA East First Round. The Buckeyes track team overcame weather delays and look to make a strong showing this year.

For the feel-good story of the day, students from Wellington School are celebrating the appointment of their first ever head of school. Another bright spot: several Columbus high schools honored recent graduates with record scholarship awards.

Before we go, community events this week include farmers markets in Clintonville and German Village, a neighborhood cleanup along Broad Street, and the Pride Festival parade gearing up for early June.

This has been Columbus Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.