WASHINGTON D.C. (WCMH) — There’s been a 96 percent drop in air travel since the pandemic started leaving millions of passengers wondering what options they have. Now, the U.S. Department of Transportation is warning airlines to follow the law when it comes to getting people their money back. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao says […]
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WCMH) — Meijer announced it is adjusting its store hours to allow more time for customers to get their shopping essentials and extending the time it dedicates to senior citizens, customers with chronic health conditions, essential service workers and its team members. Essential service workers include all medical workers, first responders and […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has paid out more than $2 billion to nearly 600,000 Ohioans who have filed for unemployment. Husted made this announcement during Thursday’s coronavirus press briefing and also shared his thoughts on dealing with the unprecedented unemployment situation due to […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW)– Campgrounds in Ohio can reopen on May 21, Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced during the state’s news conference on coronavirus on Thursday. Husted said protocols for campgrounds are forthcoming. As Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced other reopening dates over the last few weeks, not-so-happy campers continue to ask when they could return to […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) – Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices across the state will reopen May 26. Husted urged Ohioans to utilize the online services as much as possible and not to go into a BMV branch unless it is necessary to do so. Husted discussed the services available online […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced Thursday that gyms and other athletic facilities will soon be able to reopen. Husted said facilities like gyms, fitness centers, recreation centers, dance studios and tennis clubs will be able to open on May 26. Guidance will soon be posted on the protocols that those facilities must […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — During Thursday’s coronavirus press briefing, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced horse racing can resume Friday, May 22. Spectators will be prohibited. This reopening does not apply to casinos and racinos.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine announced Ohio childcare providers can reopen on May 31. Gov. DeWine made the announcement during Thursday’s coronavirus press briefing. “They will reopen with reduced numbers of children in each classroom, intensified cleaning and handing washing practices,” DeWine said. “We do not have any great data in regard to child […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The City of Columbus received more than $150 million in federal funds to support community needs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Andrew Ginther announced Thursday the city received $157 million in federal funds from the CARES Act. “Our city and our residents have been greatly impacted by COVID-19. The […]
Editor’s Note: The video above is a story on Ohio schools that opted to end the academic year early. (WJW) – Schools in Ohio closed in mid-March for online learning through the end of the school year. There have been a lot of questions about how to get kids back in the classroom safely. The Ohio […]
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KTVI) – A Missouri hospital has experienced a couple of cases of a disease that is now being linked to COVID-19 in children. Doctors across the country have seen an outbreak of more than 100 cases of Kawasaki disease. The inflammatory illness causes blood flow issues to the heart. Three children have […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton are scheduled to hold a briefing on coronavirus in Ohio at 2 p.m. on the eve of when many businesses in Ohio are scheduled to reopen. NBC4 will broadcast the press conference live over the air, […]
ATHENS, Ohio– Ohio University says they will open their campuses this fall semester. “With the health and safety of our University community at the top of our minds, we are planning for our new normal,” President M. Duane Nellis said in a statement. “It is our hope and intention that we will return to in-person […]
This weekend, for the first time in Komen Columbus History, the town will not be painted pink for breast cancer awareness. The large event that draws 10’s of thousands each year is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. We found in the organizations brief history that they are so much more than just a race. Founded […]
Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio is among 27 states to receive grant money for the advancement of technology in schools. CenturyLink has award $500,000 in grants to support students and teachers within the Unites States. 4 Ohio schools will receive grants: Benjamin Logan Middle School in Bellfontaine, Maplewood High School in Cortland, Johnstown High School in Johnstown […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus Humane offers a new program that helps feed your pets. Columbus Humane says it offering a supplemental pet food assistance program for Central Ohio. The group states, the program will help them keep pets and their families together. For more information click here.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — More than 50,000 unemployment claims were filed in Ohio during the last week. According to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, 51,125 more unemployment claims were filed in Ohio for the week ending May 9. That’s 11,000 fewer applications than last week. ODJFS says over the last eight weeks, they distributed more than […]
OPENING MAY 15: Outdoor dining at restaurants & bars Hair salons & barbershops Nail salons Tattoo shops Spas & massage services MORE: Coronavirus in Ohio: Reopening dates given for restaurants, bars, barbershops and salons WHAT TO EXPECT: Face coverings or masks of some kind are required for all workers Establishment capacity limited Waiting in car […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Police are investigating after a domestic dispute lead to a man being shot on the eastside of Columbus, Thursday. Columbus Police say Jason Garrad, 39, was shot near the 2700 block of Kenliworth Road at 12:35 a.m. Police reports indicate, Garrad followed his children’s mother, Tylisha Thompson, in his car after […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– If you’ve been at the grocery store lately, you may have noticed they are out of select cuts or kinds of protein like beef and pork.But our farmers and grocers want to reassure you that its not the time to start panic buying meat. But what is causing this lack of inventory? “It’s really […]
COLUMBUS QUICK FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy, chance of showers, storms possible. High 77 Tonight: Mostly cloudy, chance of showers and breezy. Low 63 Friday: Rain, thunderstorms possible, warm. High 76 Saturday: Mostly cloudy, chance of showers. High 77 Sunday: Rain and thunderstorms, breezy and warm. High 79 FORECAST DISCUSSION: A warm front is lifting from […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A 19-year-old man is in stable condition after being shot in north Columbus, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Columbus patrol officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of Cleveland Ave. on Wednesday, May 13 at approximately 6:59 p.m. on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the male […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Franklin County Board of Health has declared racism a public health crisis during its Tuesday meeting. According to the board citing the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, part of the reason for doing this is the fact that the black community is adversely affected by negative health outcomes. This includes lower […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A pantry storefront is torn apart and thousands of dollars worth of clothes, shoes and computers are gone. The founder of Project USA said someone broke into the pantry two nights in a row putting a strain on the non-profit’s efforts. Plywood is placed where a large window used to be. Organizers said a thief went […]
(NBC) — Kicking off NBC’s annual “Red Nose Day” fundraising night, Thursday, May 21 at 8 p.m., actor, comedian, film producer, director, and writer — Ben Stiller — brings the phenomenon of escape rooms to television in spectacularly over-the-top style with “Celebrity Escape Room.” Stiller and Jack Black serve as executive producers and participants in […]