COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A 53-year-old woman has been indicted by an Ohio grand jury on charges related to shooting two Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies, which resulted in a seven-hour standoff at her home earlier this month. Monica Greer Justice has been indicted for two counts of felonious assault with firearm specifications and two counts […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – There was some good news and some bad news regarding the spread of COVID-19 across the state during Gov. Mike DeWine’s briefing Thursday. The good news is that the state has fewer counties in the red Level 3 on the state’s coronavirus advisory system. The bad news is there are many more […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Governor Mike DeWine has requested the Ohio Liquor Control Commission to pass an emergency law stopping the sales of alcohol at establishments in the state at 10pm. “We have to slow the spread of the virus, and we have to slow the spread across the state of Ohio,” DeWine said during his Thursday news […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Tropical storm Isaias formed in the Caribbean Sea early Thursday and will likely threaten portions of Florida and the Southeast coast this weekend. The National Hurricane Center 2 p.m. advisory placed the storm over the eastern part of the Dominican Republic, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. The storm was moving […]
NEW YORK (AP) — While deaths from the coronavirus in the U.S. are mounting rapidly, public health experts are seeing a flicker of good news: The second surge of confirmed cases appears to be leveling off. Scientists aren’t celebrating by any means, warning that the trend is driven by four big, hard-hit places — Arizona, […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMHAP)– Ohio’s top election official stands in opposition to President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the 2020 election should be delayed. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) says the election must be held on Nov. 3 as scheduled. “The United States must hold its election on Tuesday, November 3rd. Ohio will have four […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will be providing a 2 p.m. update on the state’s response to the spread of COVID-19. As of Thursday, July 30 a total of 89,626(+1,733) cases were reported in Ohio since the pandemic began, leading to 3,442(+20) deaths and 10,678(+125) hospitalizations. There are a presumed 62,695 patients who […]
(NBC News) The coronavirus pandemic continues to put extreme pressure on food banks and the communities they serve across the country. According to census data more than ten percent of Americans say they’re food scarce right now. With that need only expected to continue, food banks are increasingly bringing in reinforcements and pivoting, finding innovative ways […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A Federal Grand Jury has indicted five people accused of attempting to kidnap a Hilliard couple. According to U.S. Attorney David M. DeVillers, Denia I. Avila, 37, of Columbus and four co-conspirators allegedly impersonated federal law enforcement officers and used a Taser while attempting to kidnap Avila’s ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. The four others charged include, Jessica […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Larry Householder was removed as Ohio Speaker of the House Thursday, less than an hour after he was indicted by an federal Grand Jury. The vote to remove Householder was unanimous, with 9 members voting absent. The indictment accuses Larry Householder, Jeffrey Longstreth, Neil Clark, Matthew Borges, Juan Cespedes and Generation Now […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has withdrawn their ruling banning the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19. The board’s decision came after Governor Mike DeWine requested Thursday that they reconsider their decision. “This will allow the Board to reexamine the issue with the assistance of the State Medical Board of Ohio, clinical experts, and other stakeholders to determine appropriate […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A lot of school districts have been announcing their plans for students this fall and that includes virtual learning. Even though a lot of students aren’t coming to campus this fall, that doesn’t mean they don’t need supplies like these. If anything, the need is even greater for our students and families right now. […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH)–Data from the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) shows as of Tuesday, 1,122 COVID-19 patients were being taken care of in hospitals across Ohio. That set a new record high. The previous record high was in late April when Ohio Department of Health (ODH) shows there were 1,103 COVID-19 patients in hospitals in Ohio. Of […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH)–Representatives Ginter, Carfagna, and Riedel Drop Out of Speaker’s Race, Announce Support for Representative Cupp for Speaker Today, State Representatives Tim Ginter (R-Salem), Rick Carfagna (R-Genoa Township) and Craig Riedel (R-Defiance) jointly announced they withdrew from the Speaker’s race. They also announced their support for Representative Bob Cupp (R-Lima) for Speaker of the House […]
BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH)– The Bexley City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Pietsch Miller stops all in-person activities throughout the district due to health department’s updated K-12 guidance. The Franklin County Health Department issued new guidance that recommends schools, “discontinue extracurricular activities such as sports, band, and other activities during the period of remote learning.” You can […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Beginning July 30, a Ohio Board of Pharmacy rule goes into effect banning the dispensing of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19. The rule prohibits pharmacies from selling or dispensing hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for use as a coronavirus treatment without approval from the board’s executive director. It also specifies that […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Jessie Dyer is one of thousands of Ohioans who have had their pandemic unemployment benefits suspended. “There was no mail or online correspondence,” Dyer said. “There was simply this issue that stated fraud with no explanation and my payments just suddenly stopped.” Ohio Department of Job and Family Services officials say they […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH)–At Grove City High School, more than 230 students spend much of their summer practicing their instruments and marching technique. At Johnstown High School, a large percentage of the school population is in the marching band. At schools big and small, they share the same worry: a season without a performance. “There’s no guarantee […]
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH)–The Columbus Zoo and Botanical Gardens featured the newest member of its family on social media Wednesday. You can see in the photo the zoo provided, that the calf is barely the height of an adult’s leg. The reports that “Digi” enjoys spending time with his mom and the rest of the herd. […]
WASHINGTON (Nexstar)–Some in Congress say it’s time to get serious about childcare as millions of parents deal with the ongoing pandemic. Democrats say they are ready to spend billions to support childcare providers and parents, but some republicans are not on board. “If we cannot make families feel safe, that their kids are going to […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Parents and daycare operators are weighing their options, as childcare centers will be allowed to reopen at normal capacity next month. Beginning August 9, those facilities will be permitted to operate with normal class sizes. If an owner or operator chooses to maintain reduced class sizes, they will receive a subsidy from […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH)–The Ohio House of Representatives will vote Tuesday on a resolution to remove House Speaker Larry Householder from leadership. Afterwards, the republican caucus will begin work on filling the opening with a new representative. “In order to start that healing process, in order to start gaining that confidence and trust back we have to […]