COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: “I think there’s a longer-term concern,” said Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio). “It’s a concern today, but it’s going to be a concern a year from now.” What Vance is calling for in order to make sure the town’s drinking water is safe. “I think it's important [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week, Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is warning residents about a string of extortions involving dating and social media apps happening in the region. According to Crime Stoppers, robbery detectives report a significant increase in the reports, typically involving a man meeting an unknown suspect on social media or a dating [...]
Morning clouds gave way to sunshine, following a weak upper-air disturbance. Winds increased from the southwest, raising temperatures into the mild 50s. A cold front will cross the state on Monday morning that could trigger a stray showers over the eastern part of the state, with only a slight cool-down. A clipper system will pass [...]
LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation after a stolen car containing three juveniles crashed Sunday near Canal Winchester. The sheriff's office says that on Sunday morning, a deputy tried to stop a Dodge Charger that was speeding and driving recklessly on Hill Road in Pickerington. The car then [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Storm Team 4’s meteorologist Liz McGiffin caught up with Kevin Seymour, COSI Director of Offsite Education, to decode a secret message. To decode this message, they first identified liquids as a neutral, acid or a base on the pH scale. You can watch the discussion in the video player above. Looking [...]
Columbus and Central Ohio Weather QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good morning & happy Sunday! Dry and mild conditions will continue for the rest of Presidents' Day weekend. We're waking up to clouds and a light southerly breeze. This combination is leading to much more comfortable temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. This afternoon, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Residents expecting mail or packages on Monday may have to wait an extra day -- depending on which delivery service is fulfilling their order. The United States Postal Service recognizes Presidents' Day on Feb. 20 as one of 11 federal holidays and is closed. There is no mail delivery, caller service, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (STACKER) -- The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a period of frantic, domestic migration that saw Americans moving farther away from established urban centers. The number of homes sold every month has slowed as interest rates have risen, cooling some of those pandemic trends. But many Americans are still choosing to move long distances, and [...]
CLEVEALND, Ohio (WCMH) — The No. 10 Ohio State men's hockey team beat No. 4 Michigan 4-2 in the "Faceoff on the Lake" at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland on Saturday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Every few months, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum holds Sensory Saturday. Museums can be overwhelming, with so many things to see and learn about. Sensory Saturday caters to people who may be easily overwhelmed or overstimulated. “Sensory Saturday is a day where we turn everything down in the museum. We [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A fatal shooting early Saturday was not the only violent incident that happened in Columbus this week. On Thursday, three teens were involved in a shooting, plus there were other felonious assaults throughout the week. Community leaders said every time they turn on the news and see another shooting, especially involving [...]