POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomes two young manatees, Scampi and Squirrel. They are the 32nd and 33rd manatees to arrive at the Zoo for rehabilitation since the Columbus Zoo joined the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) in 1999. The two female manatees both began their rehabilitation journey at the Miami Seaquarium before arriving at the Columbus Zoo early [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One teenager was shot to death as he and two other teens attempted to rob a man Tuesday night in Franklin Township, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office said. The two other teens are facing murder charges in the death of Johntae Jackson, who was 16. Detectives say Jackson and the other two [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — On a day that Ohio reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases, it also reported a record number of new cases in schools. The Ohio Department of Health on Thursday reported 1,087 new cases of COVID-19 among students and school staff members in the past week, bringing the state’s total to [...]
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — President Donald Trump will visit Ohio on Saturday, holding a Make America Great Again Victory Rally in Circleville. The event will take place at 4 p.m. at the Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center. Doors will open at 1 p.m., and general admission tickets may be requested here.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Data released from the Ohio State University shows that its COVID-19 positivity rate remains below 1%. Ohio State’s Comprehensive Monitoring Team released their initial report Thursday, which they say shows university’s safety measures are working to contain COVID-19. Among the CMT’s observations: The strategy of frequent testing, isolation, quarantine, masking, distancing and limits on class and [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- In the latest Ohio coronavirus advisory map, 38 counties are now considered level 3(red). This is the highest number of red counties since Ohio began releasing the map, and an increase from 29 counties since last week. The counties that are red include: Mercer Butler Hamilton Putnam Allen Montgomery Warren Lucas [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted are providing an update on COVID-19 in the state. As of Thursday, Oct. 22, a total of 190,430 (+2,425) cases have been reported in Ohio since the pandemic began, leading to 5,161 (+12) deaths and 17,682 (+159) hospitalizations. There are a presumed 155,181 recovered cases in the state. [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Police are investigating after a woman was found shot to death Thursday morning near Griggs Reservoir. The woman was identified as 77-year-old Kathleen Boyuk. The investigation revealed she was murdered by her husband 75-year-old Walter Boyuk who has been arrested. On Thursday at 10:57 a.m., Columbus Police officers were called to the [...]
We had some thick fog early on, with visibility down to one-eighth of a mile in the Columbus, but skies have turned partly to mostly sunny. The weather us quite mild for late October in a southwesterly flow. Temperatures will soar into the upper 70s--about 15 degrees above normal. A cold front will bring showers [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Columbus Police have arrested and charged 44-year-old James Morgan, whom they believe shot a woman in her shoulder. The Columbus Division of Police said Morgan was arguing with a 30-year-old woman Wednesday morning when he pulled out a handgun and shot her. She was struck in the left shoulder and taken [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A woman charged with murdering two people during an attempted robbery was given a $3 million bond during a court appearance Thursday morning. Kelly Vokas, 40, of Columbus is charged with two counts of aggravated murder and two counts of aggravated robbery. She was arraigned in Franklin County Municipal Court. The Franklin [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and City Council President Shannon G. Hardin held a news briefing Thursday morning about safety, violence and a spike on homicides in the city. They were joined by representatives from the neighborhoods and police departments. Ginther began the briefing by stating that while violence is not unique to [...]
Digital Anchor Kristine Varkony spoke one-on-one with Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith at 10 a.m. Thursday as the Buckeye football team prepares to start their delayed season Saturday at noon against Nebraska.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An 86-year-old woman was hospitalized after someone shot her several times through her door. At about 12:16 a.m., Thursday, officers were called to a residence in the 1400 block of Coburg Road on the report of a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they found the woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The woman told officers when she [...]
COLUMBUS QUICK FORECAST This Morning: Patchy dense fog. Temp: Near 55 Today: Partly sunny, unseasonably warm. High 78 Tonight: Mostly clear, mild. Low 59 Friday: Partly cloudy, afternoon showers , evening storms. High 77 Saturday: Morning showers, mostly cloudy and breezy. 50/57 Sunday: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers. 43/60 Monday: Showers early, cloudy day. 51/65 FORECAST [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio is seeing a startling upward trend in COVID-19 cases and recorded 66 additional deaths and 2,366 new cases Wednesday, the most recorded on a single day since the state began tracking coronavirus data. Health experts say they don't see the number of cases slowing down unless Ohioans step up as [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Police say a teen who originally told officers he was injured in a drive-by shooting, actually accidentally shot himself. According to the Columbus Division of Police, at about 7:36 a.m., Wednesday, officers were called to the 800 block of Greenfield drive on the report of a shooting. When officers arrived on [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released a statement on Twitter about the FBI's announcement that Russia and Iran made 'desperate attempts' to interfere with the election on November 3. Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Russian and Iranian actors were able to access U.S. voter registration data. The investigation [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As work continues on a coronavirus vaccine, the Ohio Department of Health is also working on a plan to distribute it. State officials will order the vaccine once it's available and distribute it to counties and providers who will then release it in four phases. Phase one would include healthcare workers, [...]