COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The first episode of a brand-new Columbus Police cold case podcast, titled “The 5th Floor,” examines the case of 8-year-old Kelly Ann Prosser who went missing on September 20, 1982. https://t.co/IqIR6pT1w9 — CPD5thfloor (@cpd5thfloor) May 25, 2020 The podcast was the brainchild of Deputy Chief Greg Bodker, who hosts the episodes along […]
An Akron girl who suffered a devastating brain injury that left her unable to walk or talk is set to graduate high school Monday.
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: This evening: Rain & storms, some strong winds & heavy rainfall before sunset, temps fall to 60s Tonight: Clearing skies later, light winds, low 54 Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 72 Sunday: Sunny skies, high 70 Monday: Chilly start in 40s, mostly sunny, high 72 Tuesday: Partly cloudy, isolated showers, high 77 FORECAST […]
ATHENS, Ohio – A nationwide warrant has been issued for 21-year-old Mathew Bode of Athens, Ohio who was indicted by the January Term of the Athens County Grand Jury on May 15, 2020. Bode has been charged with two counts of rape, both felonies of the first degree. This case was investigated by the Athens […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Dozens of downtown businesses in Columbus saw significant damage during the protests and riots on Thursday evening. One of those businesses affected includes Two Men and a Vacuum. “I saw there was protests when I went to bed last night, but I didn’t know how bad it was going to get,” said […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health has to releaseed the latest number of COVID-19 cases in the state. As of Friday, there are 34,566 cases and 2,131 deaths reported, 5,947 hospitalizations and 1,533 ICU admissions have been reported to date in Ohio. There is no scheduled news conference about COVID-19 cases in the […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine held a news conference Friday, to talk about the protests that happened in downtown Columbus, Thursday night. Crowds gathered across Columbus Thursday evening to protest police brutality after the death of 46-year-old George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody on Monday. “While Fran and I feel sorrow and […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A 68-year-old woman has been charged with shooting a Columbus Division of Police Officer, Thursday. According to a release from U.S. attorney David M. DeVillers, Rita Gray is facing federal charges after she allegedly shot and seriously wounded 53-year-old Columbus Police Officer Russ Weiner, while he was executing a search warrant at Gray’s residence on Chelford Drive. DeVillers says […]
GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) — With prom canceled for high schools across the country, some families are off the hook for an expensive day, but girls and their parents may be stuck footing the bill for a dress they can’t wear. For a high school senior, prom is a right of passage which is something […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Theatre was damaged overnight during protests in downtown Columbus that started Thursday evening. The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts says it has taken immediate action to secure the Ohio Theatre after it was damaged during the protest for George Floyd. According to CAPA officials, the unofficial estimated damage […]
COLUMBUS QUICK FORECAST STORM TEAM 4 WEATHER ALERT: CHANCE OF SEVERE STORMS/DAMAGING WINDS POSSIBLE Today: Showers and thunderstorms, gusty winds. High 77 Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, tapering off late. Low 55 Saturday: Mostly sunny. High 71 Sunday: Brilliant sunshine, cool. High 70 Monday: Sunny, mild. High 72 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Happy Friday, Fri-YAY!!A huge trough and […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Crowds gathered across Columbus Thursday evening to protest police brutality after the death of 46-year-old George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody on Monday. Floyd was restrained by officer Derek Chauvin, who dug his knee into Floyd’s neck. Peaceful protests in Columbus turned violent when some involved began throwing objects at […]
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — During a special counsel meeting, Dublin City Manager Dana McDaniel and City Staff announced the cancellation of the 2020 Irish Festival scheduled for July 31, August 1-2, 2020. City officials also presented proposed reopening plans to Dublin City Council regarding re-opening pools, the Dublin Community Recreation Center, and summer day camps. […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Nationwide Arena opened its doors for the first time since early March to host a blood drive put on by OhioHealth and the American Red Cross. Gary O’Brien, director of communications at Nationwide Arena, said they did all they could to make donors safe at the event. “We are wiping down surface. […]
WILBRAHAM, Mass. (AP) — “Feisty” is the way Shelley Gunn describes her 103-year-old grandmother. That quality shone through earlier this month when the Massachusetts woman’s beloved centenarian grandmother, Jennie Stejna, came back from the brink of death to survive a bout with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus that has ravaged older Americans. “She […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Nationwide announced Thursday it would eliminate 250 positions across the country, including 35 in central Ohio. The layoffs will affect employees in the property and casualty claims, service and operations roles. Employees whose positions are eliminated will receive more than 60-days paid notice and a severance package, Nationwide said. In addition, the […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – The Central Ohio Transit Authority is taking a step few other transit authorities in the country are taking to keep their busses clean and germ free. With ridership on the rise because people are going back to work, now was the time the transit authority opted to install a new shield to […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — COVID-19 has cost athletes their seasons, and in many cases, tested social relationships. Social distancing creates natural challenges for team sports like football. “I think that’s the part that we’ve missed. We don’t realize how important that is until you don’t have it anymore,” said Gahanna head coach Bruce Ward. Desales […]