DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) – After closing for a few weeks, the Dublin Link bridge has reopened. The pedestrian bridge was shut down back on May 4 because workers needed to seal and paint parts of the walkway. The bridge was opened to the public on March 17. City leaders say the public is now free […]
A cold front will stall south of the Ohio River, where the focus of scattered showers and a few storms will stay on Saturday. As low pressure develops over the upper Mississippi Valley later in the weekend, the front will lift north, accompanied by occasional showers and storms tonight and Sunday, but with plenty of […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The latest total number of cases of COVID-19 in Ohio have been released. As of Saturday, 27,474 (+520) cases have been reported in the state of Ohio, leading to 4,870 (+79) hospitalizations and 1,610(+29) deaths. The Department of Health adds the data as soon as they are informed of a case or […]
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A woman was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck, Saturday. According to Dublin police, a crash between an SUV and a semi-truck was reported on I-270N near Tuttle Crossing. Police say a 47-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the SUV, died from her injuries suffered in the crash. The […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — This weekend, for the first time in Komen Columbus history, the town will not be painted pink for breast cancer awareness and the Race for the Cure. The large event that draws 10s of thousands each year is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Saturday, officials announced August 1 as the […]
CHICAGO (AP) — The way the FBI tells it, William Rosario Lopez put on a surgical mask and walked into the Connecticut convenience store looking to the world like a typical pandemic-era shopper as he picked up plastic wrap, fruit snacks and a few other items. Then, when the only other customer left, he went […]
PERRY COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) – Deputies arrested two people on felony drug trafficking and possession charges, Thursday. Perry County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested two New Lexington residents at the 200 block of Lexington Street. According to deputies, after receiving multiple complaints of drug activity at the residence, a search warrant was executed on the […]
Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday that child care providers in Ohio can reopen May 31.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump vowed to use “every plane, truck and soldier” to distribute COVID-19 vaccines he hopes will be ready by year’s end — even as the country’s top scientists gear up for a master experiment to rapidly tell if any really work. Trump on Friday declared the vaccine program he calls […]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Saturday: Mixed clouds, isolated pop-ups, high 78 Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low 62 Sunday: Chance of showers & storms later, warm, high 82 Monday: Showers likely, cooler, high 68 Tuesday: Showers early, high 66 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good morning and happy Saturday! It’s a foggy start to the day. We have dense fog advisories […]
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – One of the country’s largest annual fundraisers for breast cancer research is finding an alternative way to support patients, survivors, and families. Saturday would have brought close to 20,000 participants and lots of pink to downtown Columbus for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Because of COVID-19 concerns, organizers […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Standard Hall, located on High St. in the Short North, received numerous complaints of violating COVID-19 measures for outside service, according to Columbus Public Health. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced last week restaurants and bars would be allowed to reopen for outside service on Friday, May 15 and inside service on May […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus Public Health is getting ready to make sure bars and restaurants are following the rules now that outdoor dining is allowed. Only take out had been allowed for about two months as part of the state’s response to the coronavirus. On Friday, restaurants and bars were allowed to reopen outdoor seating. […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Moving to online schooling has been an adjustment for students across the country but for some, it’s been more of a challenge than merely a change of pace. That could be due to a lack of resources, or due to a lack of support. In Columbus, the My Brother’s Keeper Village (MBK) organization has […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — It’s been something local restaurants have been waiting for — reopening. Friday was the first day for patios to open for customers. It didn’t take long for people to come out and support their local restaurants. “I think so far being here it’s been nice, especially in the morning since there isn’t […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Columbus Police Department is investigating a 911 dispatch stating 30 to 40 shots were fired from a vehicle near the 700 block of Canonby Place in southwest Columbus. NO victims have been located at this time. Officers are still on the scene.
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio University President Duane Nellis announced more job cuts Friday afternoon. Nellis said the university issued non-renewal notices to 53 instructional faculty members while abolishing 149 positions held by administrators. This move comes two weeks after Ohio University eliminated 140 positions while leaving an additional 49.25 jobs vacant. “I regret the […]
CLINTON, Ohio (WCMH) — The Balanced Family Academy in Clinton had been open less than three months when the state ordered all daycare facilities to close. Owner Courtney Lewis says she committed to keeping her employees on the payroll through the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. Gov. Mike DeWine announced this week that daycares will be allowed […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Several Ohio bars and restaurants opened their patios Friday, resuming service as permitted by the ‘Responsible Restart Ohio’ plan. Those that opened are required to follow a number of guidelines including not hosting parties larger than 10 people. They are also ordered to keep tables at least six feet apart. Employees who […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Beauty salons and barbershops are back open for business, which couldn’t come soon enough for many. A group of stylists at 161 Kings Barbershop on East Dublin-Grandville Road are giving out free haircuts. The owner, Michael Yates, said while so many businesses are worried about making up lost money, he’s more focused on […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Ohio is getting back to business, and Governor Mike DeWine said the last thing he wants to see is another statewide shutdown. Ohio restaurants are carefully reopening outdoor patios Friday, and DeWine said 90 percent of the state’s economy will be back online this weekend. DeWine talked with NBC4’s Colleen Marshall about […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — For the fire time in its history, Komen Columbus will not hold its annual event in May because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization still plans to celebrate a day that has become special to so many. Linda Lucas has been participating in Komen Race for the Cure since her life […]