COLUMBUS (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: * The shake-up is over, but is the Ohio Statehouse ready to settle down? Just nine days after former House Speaker Larry Householder was arrested in connection to a massive bribery scandal, his Republican colleagues stripped him of his title and selected a new leader – Rep. […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health has released the latest number of COVID-19 cases in the state. As of Sunday, Aug. 2 a total of 93,031 (+944) cases were reported in Ohio since the pandemic began, leading to 3,529 (+14) deaths and 10,900 (+43) hospitalizations. There are 68,394 presumed patients who have recovered from the virus […]
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jason Dominguez remembers vividly his last conversation with David Kreuter, as they were doing an overnight security watch from a rooftop in western Iraq. Marine Cpl. Dominguez and Sgt. Kreuter usually joked around, but this night 15 years ago was different. Kreuter proudly showed him a photo of his 7-week-old son. “Wow, […]
ATHENS COUNTY, OH (WCMH) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Athens County that left a man dead. According to the OSHP, at about 2:50am, Sunday, Asher J. Messer, 19, of Grove City was driving a 2003 Hyundai Elantra eastbound on US Route 33 near Hawks Nest Road, when he lost control […]
While negotiations in Washington didn't advance much over the last few days, we're finally hearing about "productive" conversations that could put you closer to receiving the next $1,200 direct payment.
Low pressure tracked across the central Great Lakes to southeastern Canada. In its wake, gusty southwesterly winds and considerable cloud cover lingered much of the day. A weak disturbance is triggering a few showers early tonight that will dissipate after midnight. The weather will remain unsettled to start the week, with another area of low […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One person is in critical condition Saturday night following a shooting in Franklinton. According to Columbus Police, the shooting occurred at approximately 10 p.m. in the 200 block of Avondale Avenue. Police remain on the scene investigating.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Just weeks before the start of the fall semester, colleges nationwide are changing up their back-to-school plans because of COVID-19. However, new guidelines from Ohio State University have been met with criticism. According to the university’s website, students, faculty and staff are required to sign the Together As Buckeyes pledge, acknowledging the […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One woman is in critical condition after a shooting in Linden Saturday evening. According to Columbus Police, the woman was shot in the neck. She was taken to Grant Medical Center after a shooting on the 1900 block of Cleveland Avenue at approximately 6:15 p.m. Police said a man was also shot, […]
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – Even during a pandemic, thousands of people are supporting one of the country’s biggest breast cancer fundraisers. The Komen Columbus Race for the Cure kicked off virtually Saturday. The event is iconic in Columbus, with the Race for the Cure turning the downtown area pink in past years. However, while things […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Men around the world, including here in central Ohio, are making some good trouble in honor of late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. The Rho Chi Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity held a food drive at New Fellowship Baptist Church in Columbus Saturday, collecting non-perishable food items for […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — More than two months after protests started in Columbus, organizers are working to keep demonstrators motivated. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked the initial protests which carried on for weeks. Organizers said that recently, things have slowed down and they want them to get going again. On Saturday afternoon, there […]