COLUMBUS (WCMH) — This week, members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus introduced a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in Ohio. “It absolutely is a life or death issue,” said President of OLBC, Rep. Stephanie Howse, (D) Cleveland. Early in the week, the City of Columbus declared racism a public health crisis […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus Fire fighters and Columbus Police officers found an infant floating in a pond in the 3600 block of Royal Crescent in northeast Columbus at approxiately 1:47 p.m. Friday. A Columbus Police officer was the first to enter the pond and pull the one-year-old child out. The child was taken to Nationwide […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Another pop-up food drive Friday catered to hundreds of families in need of food assistance. This time the pop-up distribution event was on Columbus’ north side at Michoacana Mexican Market, which turned out to be the ideal location according to the event’s organizer Inna Simakovsky. “In this area is a mixture of Somali, […]
MARYSVILLE, OH (WCMH) — “It’s devastating. It’s heartbreaking.” Around 10:30p, Thursday, the Avalon Theater in Marysville collapsed. The entire back side of the building crumbled and is now just piles of brick and wood. Crews got to work as soon as the sun came up Friday morning. There was also a hole in the side […]
DUBLIN, OH (WCMH) — Governor Mike DeWine has approved the Memorial Tournament to have fans at this year’s rescheduled event. During Friday’s news conference, DeWine announced that after receiving a safety plan that could be implemented, his office had approved the Memorial Tournament to be held July 13-19. According to the Memorial Tournament’s Twitter page, that plan includes having fans […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced casinos, racinos, amusement parks and water parks can reopen Friday, June 19. DeWine added outdoor theaters must submit a plan to the state and can reopen upon doing so. DeWine made the announcement during Friday’s coronavirus press briefing. The announcement to reopen amusement parks and water parks […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a member of the Ohio National Guard has been removed from the protest patrol mission in Washington D.C. DeWine said the soldier was removed after the FBI uncovered information that the guardsman expressed white supremacist ideology on the Internet prior to the assignment. “While I fully support […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Franklin Park Conservatory will be reopening its doors June 13. “The word ‘essential’ has always been part of the Conservatory’s vision, which is a world that celebrates nature as essential to the human experience,” said Bruce Harkey, President and CEO of the Conservatory. “This rings true now more than ever, as we look […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, along with Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided an update on COVID-19 in the state. As of Friday, there are a total of 37,758(+476) cases reported in Ohio, leading to 2,355(+16) deaths and 6,385(+73) hospitalizations. Of the hospitalizations, 1,632(+9) were […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has announced when it will be reopening to guests. According to the zoo, members can come visit starting June 12, 13 and 14, and will be open to all guests starting June 15. The Zoo will be open daily from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., and all […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Columbus branch of the NAACP held a news conference Friday to demand a citizen’s review board for police reform. “The NAACP Columbus Branch emphatically demands the formation of a Citizens Review Board with sweeping powers and sweeping police reform, including legislation mandating a zero-tolerance approach in penalizing and/or prosecuting police officers who kill unarmed, […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The public received an update on the Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission Report, Friday. Mayor Andrew Ginther, along with Columbus Division of Police Chief Thomas Quinlan held a news conference Friday to provide an update to the community on the Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission Report. “There is no greater priority […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Police are investigating after a man was found unconscious in a parking lot, Friday. Columbus Police say an unidentified man was found unconscious and bleeding from his head in the parking lot of Candlewood suites near 8515 Lyra Drive, at 12:27 a.m. The man was transported to an area hospital where […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Cedar Point, Kings Island, and Kalahari Resorts have filed a lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Health stating the amusement parks should be allowed to reopen. The lawsuit filed Friday by the 1851 Center for Constitutional Law states the Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton’s order signed May 29, singles out amusement and water parks even […]
GALLOWAY, OH (WCMH) — Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead in the Galloway area. According to the Columbus Division of Police, at about 3:19 p.m., Thursday, officers were called to a home in the 5900 block of O’Reily Drive for a well-being check on Kenneth Ramsey, 58. Police say Ramsey’s co-workers had requested […]
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP (WCMH) – Troopers are investigating a fatal car crash that occurred, Thursday. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers say a Zane C. Tuttle, 21, was traveling eastbound on Ginger Road when he lost control of the vehicle and drove off the highway at 9:56 p.m. The car struck a bush, went airbourne and overturned, […]
COLUMBUS QUICK FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, sticky, chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 87 Tonight: Chance of evening showers and storms, muggy night. Low 68 Saturday: Partly sunny, warm. High 83 Sunday: Sunny, nice day. High 78 Monday: Sunny, warm. High 82 FORECAST DISCUSSION: There won’t be as many thunderstorms as yesterday, only a few […]
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – For eight days in a row, there have been protests in downtown Columbus in response to George Floyd’s death. Protests are happening in some other communities around central Ohio, too. On Thursday night, there were peaceful protests in both Hilliard and Pickerington. In Hilliard, the protest started at Hilliard Station. Participants […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Petzinger Rd at approximately 1:32 p.m. on report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 19-year old Gregory Chandler who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition where he […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The City of Columbus is looking into social media reports saying a young woman died after being sprayed with tear gas during a protest in Columbus. The woman has been identified on Instagram as 22-year-old Sarah Grossman, a recent Ohio State graduate. The City of Columbus said on Twitter the Columbus Fire […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — On Wednesday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced many facilities will reopen next week, but amusement parks such as Cedar Point and Kings Island were not included. Despite that, HB 665 was adopted in the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. The amendment provides for the immediate reopening of Ohio amusement parks and […]