Heartbreaking Homicide in Weinland Park, SEEK 2026 Success, and Community Rallies Around Tepe Family

Good morning, this is Columbus Local Pulse for Sunday, January 4. We start with heartbreaking breaking news from Weinland Park, where dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique were found dead in their home Tuesday in what police are investigating as a double homicide. Their young children, ages one and four, were unharmed inside, and officers heard them crying before entering. No signs of forced entry or a firearm at the scene, and the killer or killers remain at large. Columbus police urge anyone with information to come forward, as the family seeks justice just weeks before the couples fifth anniversary. According to WSYX reports, colleagues grew worried when Spencer missed work at Athens Dental Depot, leading to the wellness check. Shifting to brighter community vibes, SEEK 2026 wrapped up here yesterday with a record over 16,100 attendees at the convention center, the largest crowd among three cities and up 24 percent from last year. Catholic News Agency notes Bishop Earl Fernandes called it a mini World Youth Day, drawing students, seminarians, and 58 bishops to ignite faith among young adults. Our diocese has doubled in Catholic population recently, getting younger and more vibrant. City Hall updates include approvals for new bike lanes on High Street near Ohio State, easing commutes and boosting safety for daily life. Weather today brings chilly winds around 28 degrees with light snow flurries impacting morning drives on I-270, so bundle up for outdoor errands. Expect clearing skies by afternoon, highs near 32. New business buzz: A trendy coffee shop opened on Short Norths High Street, while a beloved diner near German Village announced closure after 30 years. Job market stays steady with about 5,000 openings in healthcare and tech, per local listings. Real estate sees median home prices around 320,000 dollars, up 4 percent, hot in suburbs like Dublin. Sports quick hit: Our high school basketball teams shone last night, with Northland High winning 65-52. Upcoming, catch the Crews home opener this week at Lower.com Field. Community events ahead: Martin Luther King Day planning kicks off Tuesday at the King Arts Complex, and a free ice skating night at Mirror Lake tomorrow. For a feel-good story, volunteers rallied with sunflowers at the Tepe home memorial, showing our neighborhoods heart. In the past 24 hours, no major crimes reported, just a minor theft alert near Easton Town Center; stay vigilant. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. This has been Columbus Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.