COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: “It’s a budget that focuses on our people, on our families, and our children,” he said. See what areas DeWine is urging lawmakers to invest in. “Much of the work we do have has long-term implications for everyone,” said Ohio State Sen. Herceal Craig (D-District 15). [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police are investigating after a 2-year-old girl was taken to the hospital in cardiac arrest with suspicious injuries. Officers responded to Nationwide Children's Hospital Saturday just before 10:30 p.m. for a suspicious injury/possible child neglect call. Doctors said the girl has visible injuries and is not expected to recover, police [...]
A weak cold front crossing the state will keep skies cloudy, with gusty southwesterly winds (20-30 mph) pushing temperatures into the low 50s. A stray shower is possible, but a lack of moisture will limit rain chances to slight this evening. Cooler air will filter in overnight, sending readings down to near freezing at dawn. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Storm Team 4’s meteorologist Liz McGiffin caught up with Dr. Frederic Bertley, President & CEO of COSI to talk about the upcoming exhibit "Tutankhamun: His Tomb and Its Treasures." You can watch the discussion in the video player above. "Tutankhamun: His Tomb and his Treasures" will open at COSI on March [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Police are offering a cash reward for information in the death of a three-month-old who died by blunt-force trauma 14 years ago. Officers were sent to a home on Delray Road at 7:16 a.m. on Feb. 1 after a report that a baby was not breathing, according to the Columbus Division [...]
SUNRISE, Fla. (WCMH) -- Columbus Blue Jackets superstar Johnny Gaudreau showed off his skills Saturday afternoon at the NHL All-Star tournament in south Florida. As the only Columbus player on the Metropolitan Division team, Gaudreau was able to net a hat-trick in the semifinal game against the Atlantic Division. The Atlantic team won the game [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two people were hospitalized after a south Columbus shooting overnight Sunday. According to a Columbus police dispatcher, officers went to the 3000 block of Markham Road just before 3 a.m. and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were taken to Grant Medical Center for treatment with a CPD [...]
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people living in poverty in the U.S. decreased for the fifth consecutive year. Roughly 37 million people, or 11.4 percent of the total population, were living below the poverty line in 2019. Even during the coronavirus pandemic, poverty rates fell due to federal aid. Unemployment benefits kept [...]
Columbus and Central Ohio Weather QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good morning and happy Sunday! It's a much warmer end to the weekend and well above normal temperatures will stick around through the workweek. Thanks to clouds and a strong southerly breeze, we're waking up to lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s, which [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two people are dead after a crash on State Route 104 near Alum Creek Drive Saturday night. According to Columbus police, the crash happened at approximately 8:30 p.m. when a wrong-way driver crashed into another car in the westbound lanes of SR-104. Police dispatchers said one victim was taken to Grant [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After 32 drawings with no big winner, Saturday's Powerball jackpot continues approaching the $1 billion mark. Saturday’s drawing is worth an estimated $700 million (with a $375.7 million cash option). While that pales in comparison to the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot awarded just a few weeks ago, it still ranks [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- "Give Kids A Smile Day" made its return at the Ohio State College of Dentistry after taking a pandemic pause. Local children who might not have access to regular dental care were able to get free exams, cleanings, sealants, and x-rays Saturday at Postle Hall. Kenya Williams came with her 8-year-old [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The First Responder Face-Off Foundation held its annual hockey game between the Columbus police and fire departments Saturday with the goal of providing resources to first responders and their families. Saturday’s match was the first in three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Foundation director Don Zender said he’s so glad [...]