COLUMBUS (WCMH) — During Tuesday’s briefing on coronavirus in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine repeatedly mentioned 50 Ohioans dying from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. However, according to the latest information released by Ohio Department of Health (ODH), those 50 deaths didn’t all happen in one day. The issue seems to be some confusion between […]
(NBC) — Tonight, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb will co-anchor another edition of “Coronavirus Pandemic,” a live primetime special. The show will highlight the very latest developments on the pandemic as it touches communities across the country. Tonight’s episode will feature a newsmaker interview, and go “On the Front Lines” — with doctors and nurses inside a […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Kings Island and Cedar Point, both owned by the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, announced they will extend 2020 season passes through 2021. “As we face these unprecedented circumstances, I want to thank you for your patience and support of Kings Island,” Kings Island Vice President and General Manager Mike Koontz said. “We […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Two Columbus restaurant owners said enough is enough and decided to take care of their own, specifically the servers who may no longer have a job or are struggling to make ends meet because of the coronavirus pandemic. Sangeeta Lakhani, owner of The Table, said they are now using their resources to cook for hundreds of […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine warned residents things will likely change once recovery from the COVID-19 coronavirus shutdown begins. Asked specifically about the reopening of colleges and how social distancing would be addressed, DeWine said that while it was too early to begin looking forward to the fall, things would likely changes. “What […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther took part in Gov. Mike DeWine’s daily COVID-19 coronavirus briefing to update how the city is responding to the virus. Ginther said Columbus is ready to follow the state’s lead on when to ease stay-at-home restrictions. “We have to really be listening to our doctors, our medical experts, […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — During Tuesday’s press briefing, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced The Ohio State Fair has partnered with the Ohio Department of Education to facilitate an educational family-friendly art opportunity for students and adults. The program will be called “Crafted.” DeWine compared the program to the television cooking show “Chopped” in which chefs are […]
People around the world are not only adjusting to new routines, but many are coping with loneliness or even job loss. Proving this isn’t just tough on us physically but mentally. It’s why Instagram is now partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to make sure people have ways to feel connected to their […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A mother has been indicted for murder in the death of her 2-year-old son. Tina Ann Dayton, 22, was formally indicted Tuesday on one charge each of murder and endangering a child in relation to the October 2019 death of the child. Dayton was arrested in Florida on March 30, 2020. According […]
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KRON) – While the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, wildlife at Yosemite National Park has apparently reclaimed the grounds as the virus keeps tourists away from the area. Yosemite has been closed since March 20 in an effort to curb the spread of the virus in the area. A small group of park […]
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a campaign Monday to help impoverished residents who may be facing at least one more month of lost income. The plan is designed to offer a no-fee debit card, dubbed the Angeleno Card, to residents who were beneath the federal poverty line before the COVID-19 […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH)– Ohio leaders issued a new challenge to help everyone cope with the stress, anxiety, and the loneliness many people are experiencing during the COVID-19 health crisis. Their solution: more human connection. During his Monday press conference, Governor Mike DeWine announced the “Strive for Five” initiative. The idea is borrowed from the New York […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Office of Inspector General report says an Ohio state employee falsified documents in order to receive more than $18,000 in unearned military leave pay. The internal review began in December after an ODJFS employee ‘…submitted falsified verification of military service documents for which he was granted military leave with pay,’ according […]
(AP)– Stranded in Nigeria for months, a Colorado couple had a rare chance to catch an evacuation flight to the U.S. recently during the coronavirus outbreak. But they refused because they would have had to leave behind their adopted daughter, who has yet to get a U.S. visa. “After we found our daughter and our […]
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohiio (WCMH) — A central Ohio business received a sweet gift from a customer who wanted to help them stay afloat during these difficult economic times. The Original Goodie Shop has been open for nearly 70 years, and has been owned by the same family since the late 60’s. Like many small businesses […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Some local high school musical theatre students will have to miss one of their biggest moments in the spotlight this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, a creative solution might just make them viral internet stars instead — and spread hope to millions practicing social distancing. Every year the Columbus Association […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D. MPH are holding a briefing to discuss the latest efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus in the state. As of Tuesday, 7,280 cases have been reported in the state, leading to 324 deaths. […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday his office has filed a lawsuit against an eBay store accused of hoarding N95 masks and selling them at inflated prices. According to Yost, Mario F. Salwan, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and others, operated an online store on eBay under the name ‘Donkey476.’ Yost claims […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl last seen Monday. According to the sheriff’s office, Rachel Maxwell was reported missing on March 21, but was last seen in the Linden area on Monday. Rachel is 16 years old, stands 5’8″ and weighs 110 pounds. She […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center announced Tuesday it has transfused the first patient in central and northern Ohio with plasma from a recovered COVID-19 coronavirus patient. The university says the transfusion is part of a nationwide effort to provide this plasma, also known as convalescent plasma, to people who are […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– The Ohio Department of Transportation says more than 200 food truck operators have signed up for permits to provide food for truck drivers at Ohio’s rest areas. Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday that food trucks could sign up for the free, special permits from ODOT allowing them to operate during the coronavirus […]
ROME (AP) — In Italy, bookstores, stationary stores and shops selling baby clothes and supplies were allowed to open nationwide on Tuesday, provided they could maintain the same social-distancing and sanitary measures required in supermarkets. But there was no coherency to the openings, with some regional governors and individual shop owners still deciding to keep […]
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KDVR) — Heather Silchia always knew she wanted to serve the community. Raised by first responders, she figured answering the phone when people call 911 would be a good way to carry on that legacy. Lately her job has been stressful, rewarding and exhausting. Working the graveyard shift at JeffCom 911 and raising […]
(AP)– Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. MORE THAN 30 DEAD AS STORMS TEAR THROUGH SOUTHEAST: As the country hunkers down to battle coronavirus, severe weather has left more than 1 million homes and businesses without power amid floods and mudslides. 2. NORTH KOREA FIRES […]