COLUMBUS (WCMH) — While the COVID-19 pandemic takes a toll on the economy, many Americans are poised to receive government relief. A $2 trillion stimulus package signed by President Donald Trump Friday will give many Americans a direct cash payment. Additionally, there are more unemployment benefits and other help for individuals and businesses. NBC4 spoke […]
Most of us could use some cheering up during the coronavirus pandemic - and these light-hearted yard signs might do just that.
WIND ADVISORY THROUGH 8 P.M. Low pressure over northern Michigan is bringing strong winds southwest-west winds gusting over 40 mph. The wind will help evaporate some of the standing water after another soaking weather system dumped 1 to 3 inches of rain north of the I-70 corridor and less than an inch south. A mix […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) — President Donald Trump says he will do everything he can to get the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) to expand authorization on the use of new technology to sterilize desperately-needed surgical masks. According to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, he spoke with the President Sunday morning and they had a good conversation. […]
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — March 28, 2020 will forever be a day that Christopher and Crystal Sumey of Akron won’t soon forget. “God is not going to let us be separated, he had a plan for us to be together, we had a date and society says we couldn’t have that date,” said Christopher Sumey. […]
BELMAR, N.J. (AP) — This is a story about bosses and their workers, in the dark days of COVID-19. It’s also a story about how one good turn deserves another and yet another. And this being New Jersey, it’s also a story about pizza. Bryan Morin and his brother Michael operate Federico’s Pizza in this […]
COLUMBUS (WOOD/WCMH) — The peak of the COVID-19 pandemic is about 17 days away for Ohio, according to projections published Thursday by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Nationally, the organization says even if the state and nation continue to use “strong social distancing” and other protective measures until the end of May, demand […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Columbus Division of Fire says eight of its firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Battalion Chief Steve Martin, two of those firefighters have already recovered and are back at work. The other six are at home. A total of 36 people showing symptoms are in isolation, including six who […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced he will be having a news conference Sunday to discuss the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in the state and the FDA’s decision to limit Battelle’s mask sterilizing technology. As of Sunday, there were 1,653 cases reported in Ohio, 403 leading to hospitalizations and 29 deaths. During Saturday’s news […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Sunday that after an initial limiting by the FDA of a new surgical mask sterilization process, he expects, after several conversations between state and federal officials, to receive full approval by the end of the day. DeWine, along with Lt. Governor Jon Husted, have released a statement […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new list of the most wanted fugitives in central Ohio has just been announced by the United States Marshals Service. The charges for these four fugitives include pretrial release violation in connection with bank robbery charges, felon in possession of a firearm, assault, and armed robbery. The USMS is asking […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Police say they’re investigating a shooting that happened in the 2300 block of Marcia Drive, at about 9:31 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Che Brown suffering from a gunshot wound. Brown was hospitalized in stable condition. Police say the victim was shot by a suspect during a fight. […]
A tornado ripped through northeast Arkansas on Saturday, leaving six people hurt after hitting commercial and residential areas in the college town of Jonesboro. Dramatic video filmed from inside a phone repair shop showed objects being tossed about by the twister as it roared through the area. The six people reported injured were taken to […]
A Flood Warning for northern Licking County is in effect until 9:30 p.m. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 8pm tonight. Southwest winds of 25-30 miles per hour and gusts to 46 could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may occur. COLUMBUS QUICK FORECAST Today: […]
LICKING COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) — Heavy downpours Saturday have resulted in numerous roadways flooding in northern Licking County. County Sheriff Randy Thorp said several roadways from Johnstown east through Utica are flooded, and is advising travelers to stay away from the area. Thorp said in a Facebook post that several water rescues and some evacuations […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Food pantries are finding new ways to keep our community safe while providing their much-needed services. Volunteers loaded up people’s cars with groceries and food this morning at My Family Pantry on Sullivant Avenue. They did a “drive-through pantry” so clients don’t have to leave their cars. My Family Pantry said it […]
LAURELVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — The Hocking County Sheriff’s Office issued a missing child alert for a 12-year-old girl. Breanna Thurston was reported leaving her Laurelville home Saturday afternoon. Breanna is 5-feet tall and weighs approximately 85 pounds. She was possibly wearing jeans and a grey sweatshirt. Anyone with information on her location is asked to […]