QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tonight: Mainly cloudy, sct’d rain late, low 50 Tuesday: Rain showers early, isolated showers late, high 66 Wednesday: Rain showers, wet day, high 64 Thursday: Cooler rain showers, high 56 Friday: Clearing skies, high 63 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good Monday Evening, After a beautiful looking day, we will start to see clouds returning […]
Connecticut resident Jonathan Coelho was a healthy 32-year-old. In late March, he went to the hospital only to never make it out. As his body succumbed to the novel coronavirus, he left a message behind for his family. “He would start coughing, but, when he was coughing, he couldn’t breathe in between it,” says his […]
ORIENT, Ohio (WCMH) — A nurse with the Pickaway Correctional Institute died Sunday night due to complications from the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to an institute spokesperson. The deceased nurse has been identified as LPN Tina Reeves. As of Sunday, 81 staff members at the institution have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, with 18 of […]
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is reporting a total of seven inmate deaths at Elkton Correctional Institution in Columbiana County Monday.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The DeWine administration laid out the plan and timeline to begin reopening the Ohio economy in May, and there are five main things all businesses must do in order to stay open. In order for a business — whether it’s a hospital, manufacturer, or local shop — to be open, they are […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Salons and restaurants will need to wait to reopen their doors, Governor Mike DeWine said Monday when announcing phase one of Ohio’s plan to reopen the economy. DeWine says we need to see how phase one goes first before reopening those services. “We are not there yet,” he added. “We don’t […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — In his Monday announcement on the plan to reopen Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine said retail shops across Ohio can begin reopening May 12 as long as they follow strict rules to keep both customers and employees safe. >>> Read the plan to reopen Ohio’s businesses amid coronavirus pandemic <<< During his Monday coronavirus briefing, […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The reopening of Ohio’s economy will start with its healthcare system. >>> Read the plan to reopen Ohio’s businesses amid coronavirus pandemic <<< On May 1, all procedures that do not require an overnight stay in the hospital can resume, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday. DeWine said dentists and veterinarian offices can also […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine expects to be able to test more than 133,000 people a week for COVID-19 by the end of May, he said during his Monday press conference while announcing the timeline and plan to reopen Ohio. >>> Read the plan to reopen Ohio’s businesses amid coronavirus pandemic <<< During his briefing […]
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — There’s a new animal at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium — a puppy named Campbell. This labradoodle and golden doodle mix dog won’t be on exhibit by himself — he’s there to help two cheetah cubs gain confidence. Campbell, or Camp for short, will be running and playing with cheetah cubs, Adrienne […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Many Ohio voters are navigating uncharted territory for their first mail-in only election. The primary on Tuesday, April 28 was rescheduled and reconfigured by lawmakers after the state halted the original March 17 election for health concerns. Prior to March 17, close to 27,000 people in Franklin County had already cast […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton held a briefing Monday afternoon to discuss the latest efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus and plans for reopening businesses in Ohio. Timeline for phase one of reopening Ohio: May 1 – Health care procedures […]
PICKAWAY CO, Ohio (WCMH)– Two Columbus men were arrested near Circleville Sunday night when a traffic stop turned into a meth trafficking bust, according to the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Robert B. Radcliff says Deputy Ryan Howard stopped 43 year old Justin T. Hill and 35 year old Jimmy L. Mills around 10 p.m. […]
A poll conducted by Baldwin Wallace University shows 85% of voters in Ohio approve of DeWine's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has declared Ohio’s final stay-home-order week as “Spirit Week.” Here’s the schedule Dewine’s communications team has set: Monday, April 27: Pajama Day ???? If you are among those staying home – show us your best PJs! Tuesday, April 28: Garden Day ???????? Take a picture of yourself in […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– A Columbus man has been charged in connection to a bomb scare that shut down some downtown streets early Saturday morning. Court records show 26 year old Alec Smith has been charged with felonious “unlawful possession or use of a hoax weapon of mass destruction” as well as multiple misdemeanors. PREVIOUS STORY: […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– After a confusing Primary Election Day-eve battle in March, the Ohio General Assembly extended Ohioans’ time to vote when in-person voting was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The final days to cast your ballot are now here: Monday, April 27th, deadline to postmark absentee ballots. Tuesday, April 28th, deadline to drop […]
COLUMBUS QUICK FORECAST Today: Clearing clouds, becoming mostly sunny. High 62 Tuesday: Chance of showers, storms at night. High 64 Wednesday: Showers, afternoon storms. High 65 Thursday: Mostly cloudy, more showers and breezy. High 62 Friday: Partly sunny. High 63 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good morning and happy Monday! It’ll be a dry day ahead of a […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One person is dead after a shooting in northeast Columbus Sunday night. According to Columbus Police, officers responded to reports of a shooting on East 17th Avenue at approximately 11:05 p.m. The victim was pronounced dead at 11:08 p.m. There is no suspect information available at this time. Police are continuing to […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in January that caused a car to crash into a home, setting it on fire. Darnell Rashawn Walton, 19, was arrested Sunday and charged with murder in connection with the Jan. 12 shooting. According to police, Savon Pullie was inside a […]
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — On Friday night, Ohio State defensive tackle Davon Hamilton was at home in Pickerington watching the NFL Draft when his phone rang. “I didn’t really know who it was at first,” he said. Turns out, it was the Jacksonville Jaguars informing Hamilton they were taking him with the 73rd overall pick. “It’s just a […]
HEATH, Ohio (WCMH) — A retired Heath Police sergeant died Saturday. According to the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, Jack Jones passed away Saturday morning. The sheriff’s office called Jones “a legend in Licking County law enforcement.” Jones was a United States Marine who served in Vietnam. The sheriff’s office said Jones “touched the lives of […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — On Friday, Gov. Mike DeWine made a big announcement regarding foster care, saying due to the pandemic, all kids in the foster system will continue to be supported by the state after turning 18. Usually, that is when young adults age-out of the system, and during the next three months, that would’ve been more than […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio is less than 24 hours away from learning more about the state’s plans to reopen. Gov. Mike DeWine said he wants to start a safe and gradual reopening this Friday, but he has not released details about how exactly that will happen. He’s expected to announce more detailed information about those […]
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – Whitley Calder planned to cap off her last year in high school with one final track season, award ceremonies and a night dancing with friends in a prom dress she picked out months ahead of time. But plans changed as COVID-19 swept the globe. “It’s definitely not ideal or what I […]