CEDARVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Cedarville University has announced it will not host large group events on campus this fall, including homecoming and the postponed graduation ceremony from the spring. The university announced Tuesday that in addition to homecoming and graduation, this year’s Junior Jam event will not be held at the school. All cancellations are […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — At approxiamely 3:45 p.m. medics responded to Sullivant Ave. and Wedgewood Dr. on reports of a pedestrian being struck. Medics transported one victim to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian remained at the scene.
COLUMBUS (WCMH)–The Short North post office will reopen on Wednesday, July 15. The branch closed after windows were damaged during the protests in June. Retail hours: Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The Postal Services apologized in a news release”…for any inconvenience this might cause […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH)–There has been a lot of talk about job losses during the coronavirus pandemic. One thing not mentioned nearly as much is the loss of health insurance. A new study took a look at how Americans were hit. The study was done by the non-partisan consumer group Families U. S. A. It found that […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the 2020 Election Security & Accessibility Directive on Tuesday to the state’s 88 county boards of elections. The directive details how counties must utilize federal dollars to strengthen their election security and accessibility for disabled voters in preparation for the upcoming general election. Ohio’s share […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio will receive a three-year federal grant totaling $9.4 million to bolster the state’s Registered Apprenticeship program. According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), the ApprenticeOhio program works with a sponsor, usually an employer, to train apprentices in skill needed for that sponsor’s industry, usually at least 2,000 […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio State University Department of Athletics announced Tuesday that they will resume voluntary training operations after a suspension announced last week. The decision to resume voluntary workouts is based on the advice of medical professionals and the results of testing on Monday, July 13 of all student-athletes currently in training, All […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The latest number of cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Ohio have been released by the Ohio Department of Health. Governor Mike DeWine’s will not hold his usual Tuesday press briefing on the state’s response to the pandemic. As of July 14, a total of 67,995(+1,142) cases were reported in Ohio since […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Tuesday, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution and funding to help tackle health disparities during the COVID-19 health crisis. Commissioners voted to initiate a $175,000 contract with the African American Male Wellness Walk and Make a Safer Community. The groups will use the money to promote awareness and […]
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday four more states were added to the coronavirus travel advisory, which requires incoming travelers from these states to self-quarantine for two weeks upon arrival. The new states are Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin. Delaware was removed from the list. The travel advisory quarantine […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– A bill was introduced into the Ohio House of Representatives Monday designating February 26 as “Dr. Amy Acton Day” to celebrate the former Ohio Department of Health director. Rep. Kent Smith, (D-Euclid) and Rep. Mary Lightbody, (D-Westerville) are the primary sponsors of the bill. “I think we’re going to look back at […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Franklin County Public Health Tuesday approved a facial covering mandate for locations within its jurisdiction. The mask order applies to all of Franklin County, except for Columbus and Worthington. The Columbus and Worthingson jurisdiction is covered by a separate mask requirement. According to the health department, each person within Franklin County’s jurisdiction, […]
COLUMBBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– The Columbus Division of Police is looking for two people who were caught on camera breaking into the CVS at E. Livingston Ave. and Barnett Rd. in Linwood. CPD says the pair (pictured below) forced their way into the store through the drive-thru window around 3:30 a.m. on June 9. Police say […]
COLUMBUS QUICK FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, warm afternoon. High 87 Tonight: Mainly clear, seasonably cool. Low 64 Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot afternoon. High 92 Thursday: Hot and humid, scattered p.m. storms. 71/90 Friday: Partly cloudy, humid, p.m. storms. 70/91 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Our friend high pressure has been building into the region all night so we […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — There was a rally Monday evening for the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on Gerbert Road this weekend. Family and friends gathered to remember the teen and asked for an end to the violence. As the family seeks justice for 15-year-old Marcus Peters, Jr.’s death, they also want to put an […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus City Council met Monday to discuss a proposal that would add a search for hate group affiliations in background checks on police officers. It is just one part of a legislative package that aims to improve policing in the city. Columbus resident Austin Owens was one of the reasons for Monday’s […]
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Houston’s Russell Westbrook hasn’t made it to the NBA restart yet. The coronavirus did — but health protocols seemed to work as the league and its players hoped they would. On a day of troubling news for the league — Westbrook revealing that he has tested positive for the […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Phase three of the NHL’s restart plan is underway, meaning teams can have their full rosters on the ice for training camps. That, of course, includes the Columbus Blue Jackets, who, like everyone else, haven’t been together for practice since March. Actually, it’s been a bit longer since CBJ had everyone on the ice together, thanks to […]
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCHM) — Students in the Pickerington Local School District will spend two days in classrooms and three days learning virtually when schools reopen this fall. Classes will resume Aug. 15. The district announced a color-coded level plan as for how students will be taught this coming school year: Status Level Green — fully […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus Police are searching for a missing adult with a diminished mental capacity. Damion Brannan, 23, was reported missing from the EconoLodge at 920 North Wilson Road after he left the motel sometime overnight Monday. A credit card belonging to a family member caring for Damion was reportedly used by an unknown […]
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) — The family of Colin Wiant has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against an exotic gift shop it claims sold nitrous oxide to one of the defendants in the case. The Silver Serpent is an exotic gift shop in Athens that the lawsuit claims sold “whippets” to Joshua Androsac. The lawsuit claims […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The pressure to change the name of the Washington Redskins has finally surmounted opposition. The team announced Monday it will abandon its name and mascot in the near future. This comes seven years after the team’s owner said he would never change the name. The push to eliminate derogatory depictions of Native […]
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) — Long-held secrets about allegations of child sexual assaults involving a Boy Scout leader are now part of a police investigation in Ross County. The case has come to light with details of a two-year investigation posted online. Late last week, Horizon Telecom announced the termination of Bill McKell as Chief Executive […]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tonight: Mostly clear, calm wind, low 62 Tuesday: Mainly sunny, high 87 Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 92 Thursday: Sct’d storms, muggy, high 89 Friday: Chance of storms, humid, high 90 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good Monday Evening, We have had a beautiful start to the week with plenty of sunshine with some clouds mixed […]
WASHINGTON COURTHOUSE, Ohio (WCMH)–The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two armed-robberies that happened late Saturday evening and early Sunday morning in northern Fayette County. According to Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, on Saturday evening at 9:39 p.m. the clerk at Midway Sunoco, located at 13458 State Route #38NE in Paint Township reported that an unknown subject […]