COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Citizens for Arts says performing arts groups were the first to shut down but will be the last to come back. Since the pandemic began, the arts industry has lost $3.1 billion dollars across Ohio, according to The Ohio Citizens for Arts. “We’re a 41-billion-dollar industry in Ohio and […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Calling it a “crazy, ridiculous internet rumor,” Gov. Mike DeWine addressed the issue of FEMA camps and family separation in Ohio. The governor said the rumor prompted many calls over the weekend that he felt the need to talk about it during his coronavirus briefing Tuesday. “I want to clear up any […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – While the COVID-19 positivity rate remains steady in Ohio’s rural counties, Franklin County has reappeared in the state’s top ten list of counties with the highest positivity rate. Franklin County was ranked 9th this week for positivity rate, with 1,871 reported cases between Aug. 25 and Sept. 7. With the county’s population […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — During Tuesday’s coronavirus briefing, Ohio State University President Dr. Kristina Johnson joined Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to provide an update on how the coronavirus is being dealt with at OSU and steps the university is taking to slow the spread of the virus. The first full week of classes started the […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers for the state. As of Tuesday, Sept. 8, a total of 131,992 (+656) cases have been reported in Ohio since the pandemic began, leading to 4,298 (+17) deaths and 13,967 (+80) hospitalizations. There are presumed 110,279 recovered cases in the state. The […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus City Schools will virtually welcome back more than 50,000 students Tuesday. Despite the decline in COVID-19 cases in Franklin County, the district is staying the course on its virtual learning plans. The district has been revamping its online learning platform for months in preparation for 50,000 students starting the school year […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One person was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after showing up at a police station with a gunshot wound. According to Columbus police, the man showed up at the 19 Precinct Substation on Sullivant Avenue. He was taken to Grant Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are talking with a person of interest. […]
COLUMBUS QUICK FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, very warm and humid. High 88 Tonight: Mainly clear, humid. Low 67 Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot and sticky. High 90 Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm. 68/84 Friday: Partly cloudy, mild. 61/78 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Today: Showers and scattered storms associated with a frontal boundary have shifted to the north this morning. […]
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) – Roads are closed and residents are without power following a line of strong storms that passed through central Ohio early Labor Day evening. There have been no reports of injuries, just widespread damage across Delaware County, where the bulk of the damage seems to be. Just after 5 p.m. Monday, strong […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One person is in critical condition following a shooting on the city’s southwest side Monday night. According to Columbus Police, officers responded to reports of a shooting on the 400 block of South Wheatland Avenue at approximately 9:55 p.m. Monday. One victim was taken to Grant Medical Center. Police said witnesses reported […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Columbus Fire Department is on the scene of a fire at an old school building in southwest Columbus. According to Columbus Fire Chief Steve Martin, the department is fighting a fire at the old Bellows School building on Bellows Avenue near Route 315. Martin said the fire is being fought as […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Parents in Columbus are preparing for the start of another school year. But this year, instead of making sure they have pencils and paper ready, parents are making sure computers are plugged in. Columbus City Schools will virtually welcome back more than 50,000 students Tuesday. Despite the decline in COVID-19 cases in […]
BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (WCMH) — For Randy and Roxy Tarman of Canal Winchester, the Labor Day boat parade on Buckeye Lake was their second pro-Trump boat parade in a month. “We don’t believe the polls,” says Roxy. “Trump has so many supporters and there’s just no way Biden’s going to win.” Labor Day has historically […]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tonight: Chance of storms ending late, mostly cloudy. Low 66 Tuesday: Sunshine returns, very warm and humid. High 88 Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot and sticky. High 89 Thursday: Partly sunny, pop-up storms late. High 85 Friday: Chance for storms, much cooler. High 76 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good evening! We’re continuing to watch for […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – This Labor Day weekend is looking very difficult for many as they try to practice social distancing. The American Legion Pos spent their day celebrating through a car show. “Folks need to get out, I can’t say that enough,” said organizer Shaun Sanders. Sanders says as the world has slowed down, people […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — AEP is reporting more than 17,000 customers are still without power following a line of powerful storms moving through the area. The outages are focused in northern Franklin, Delaware and Marion counties. Most of the outages are being reported in the Powell and Westerville areas, Mt. Vernon, and Delaware. In total, 17,540 […]