WASHINGTON (Nexstar/AP) — President Donald Trump and members of the White House coronavirus task force held a briefing Tuesday to discuss the latest efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus in the U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Trump administration will seek an additional $250 billion to support a program designed to bolster small […]
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) – Shoppers will be seeing major changes at stores across Ohio. Monday, Gov. Mike DeWine’s extended Stay at Home order took effect, along with new restrictions for essential businesses. The order asks stores to use their discretion to limit customers and promote social distancing. Kroger and Giant Eagle grocery chains are both […]
LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida man is accused of abusing a dog before killing it and then placing the animal in an oven. Deputies were called to 24-year-old Vicasso Lara’s home by a neighbor who said he was making threats. When detectives responded to the home, deputies found several pools of blood outside […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — If you’ve been searching for something to watch on the weekends and run across an auto race you first thought was real, you are not alone. “I’ve seen multiple people say, dude, I thought it was a real race I was watching. It’s so realistic,” said Matt Gutkowski, a gaming enthusiast and […]
This global pandemic has changed the way we do everything. It’s changed our everyday lives and is also changing the way we celebrate holidays. Jewish people will be celebrating Passover a little differently this year but thanks to Chabad Columbus, they will have everything they need for their Seder. This year the entire world has […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton said Tuesday the state has found more than 3,500 additional breathing machines, including ventilators, for use in the state. “We actually did an ask for all the ambulatory surgical facilities from all sorts of spots around our state where people donated information about ventilators that […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Central Ohio Transit Authority revealed a second transit operator has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. COTA said in a statement Tuesday that the driver last worked on March 12, and reported the results of the coronavirus test to COTA on April 6. “COTA is fully supporting this individual and hoping […]
(NBC) — In an effort to keep viewers informed on the latest spread of the coronavirus, NBC News has launched a full-scale, network-wide effort. Tonight, NBC is airing the second installment of its live primetime special “Coronavirus Pandemic.” NBC Nightly News’ Lester Holt will be anchoring this one-hour event with NBC news correspondents across the […]
STOW, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio web developer and animator has created a tongue-in-cheek theme song and intro for Governor DeWine’s daily press conferences. The video was created and shared by Stofka Creative, a Summit County-based web development firm. Based on the opening titles for ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ the video gives a lighthearted look at […]
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — Delaware Police have identified a body found along the banks of the Olentangy River Saturday as that of a 59-year-old man. Police identified the body as Clyde “Tadpole” Britton, of Delaware. Britton had previously been reported missing, police said. Britton’s cause of death is not yet known, pending the results of […]
***ENHANCED RISK FOR SEVERE STORMS NORTH OF I-70 TONIGHT, SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE STORMS SOUTH OF I-70 TONIGHT*** TIMING: The biggest threats will occur generally between about 11pm to the north to 4am in the south. QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tonight: Few pop-up storms early, strong/severe storms after midnight, low 58 Wednesday: Showers early am, clearing […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Gov. Mike DeWine revised his plan to alleviate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus among Ohio’s prisons. DeWine said there are specific inmates who could qualify for early release who are already scheduled for release within the next 90 days. This does not mean everyone eligible for release in that time period will […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — During Tuesday’s press conference, Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the creation of The Office of Small Business Relief to help small businesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “The Office of Small Business Relief will help coordinate efforts and identify ways to provide support for the nearly 950,000 small businesses that are […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — During Tuesday’s press conference, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced added benefits for Ohioans who are on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. “Those that did not already receive the maximum monthly allotment for their household size in March will be issued an additional payment beginning this week,” DeWine said. […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – The Ohio Liquor Control Board has issued an emergency rule allowing take out and delivery orders to include up to two alcoholic drinks, including high-proof liquor, per meal. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said during Tuesday’s briefing that the board met to issue the emergency rule at the request of restaurants with a […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton held a briefing Tuesday to discuss the latest efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus in Ohio. As of Tuesday, there are 4,782 cases reported in Ohio, leading to 1,354 hospitalizations and 167 deaths. Tuesday, […]
Austintown woman Maureen Long's story is proof of how fast COVID-19 can spread.
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio (WJW) — Six-year-old Jacoby Arnold, of Brecksville, was born with a condition that causes her to be non-verbal. She can say a few words like “mama” and “dada,” but is continuing to find her voice as she relies on signing. The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in a new role model for Jacoby: Marla Berkowitz, […]
DALLAS, TEXAS (KDAF) – The coronavirus has thrown many families into uncertain waters when it comes to making ends meet. For those who have lost their job or have been furloughed, the income may have stopped but the bills, rent or mortgage payments haven’t. If anything, the pandemic has caused many people to realize they […]
ATLANTA, Ga. — While the Georgia Aquarium is closed to human visitors amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Atlanta Humane Society took some adorable kitties to check out the fishies. The kittens’ names are Nemo, Guppy, Marlin, Bubbles, and Dory. They aren’t up for adoption right now, but if you are interested in adopting a cat […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is asking hundreds of thousands of voters to ignore a stay-at-home order in the midst of a pandemic to participate in Tuesday’s presidential primary election, becoming a test case for dozens of states struggling to balance public health concerns with a core pillar of democracy. The National Guard will help run voting […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– Columbus Division of Police officers are looking for three boys last seen on Columbus’ west side Monday night. Donavyn Haddock, 8, Jeremiah Haddock, 12, and Caden Grace, 13, were last seen near S. Harris Ave. and Regina Ct. around 10:30 p.m. Monday. Columbus Police say they told their parents that they were […]
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH)– The 45th Annual Memorial Tournament will go on. There have been rumors circulating about whether or not fans will be able to attend. Organizers say the tournament will take place with an audience but the date is to be determined. The PGA Tour Golf Memorial Tournament is scheduled to take place June 1st […]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tuesday: AM Storms, pm pop-ups, high 73 Tonight: Strong to severe storms possible, low 60 Wednesday: Early AM showers, some clearing, high 70 Thursday: AM showers with front, high 55 Friday: Partly cloudy and cool, high 50 Saturday: Brisk sunshine, high 55 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good morning and happy Tuesday! It’s a warm […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Nationwide Chidlren’s Hospital has expanded its telehealth services for outpatient appointments due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. “We can reduce the risk of exposure to our patients, their families, and our staff and the trickle-down effect of these preventative measures is enormous,” said David Stukus, MD, associate professor of pediatrics in the division of […]