COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The Ohio Department of Health on Thursday reported 9,325 new COVID-19 cases, making for another small increase. Weekly COVID-19 cases for Ohio have stayed in the four-digit range for seven weeks straight. While cases fell under 8,000 in mid-January, they teetered back above 9,000 toward the end of February. The early 2023 numbers have defied trends [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Spring break is approaching fast, and the Columbus Regional Airport Authority is preparing for a weeks-long surge in travelers. “We’re expecting our busiest spring break since before the pandemic,” said Sarah McQuaide, the manager of communications and media relations with the airport authority. “We’ve been seeing about 97% of pre-pandemic travel [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A drive-by shooting victim was arrested after it was discovered he had several warrants out for his arrest. Dominique Hales. who was out on parole after serving over 10 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter and weapons charges, was struck by gunfire during a drive-by shooting Tuesday morning in the Blacklick [...]
CINCINNATI, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Amber Alert has been issued statewide for a missing toddler taken from a town north of Cincinnati. Two-year-old Brandon Rozier Jr. went missing Thursday morning after his mother dropped him off at a babysitter's at 1951 Sterling Ave., the North College Hill Police Department said. When his mother came back [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - New data released Wednesday by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's office shows a huge decrease in applications for concealed carry permits in the state. The new report compiling year-end totals for 2022 from Yost's office showed what he called a "predictable and significant drop" in the number of concealed-carry permits the [...]
WAVERLY, Ohio (WCMH) – A man on the run, suspected of an attempted abduction, was arrested after a high-speed chase and an hours-long search through the woods in Pike County. According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Timothy Brown, wanted for the alleged abduction of a woman at gunpoint, was arrested after he led several [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Tens of thousands of people flood into the Cap City from across the nation and around the world for the Arnold Sports Festival, which means heavier traffic as people make their way to the Greater Columbus Convention Center over the next few days. Tips for navigating If you want to stay [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The owners of Latitude Five25 -- an apartment complex plagued by bedbugs, broken elevators, asbestos, burst pipes and deemed unsafe to live in -- have filed for bankruptcy after the company was fined nearly $4.4 million. Paxe Latitude, the management company that owns the 394-unit apartment complex on Sawyer Boulevard, filed [...]
A previous report on this incident can be seen in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Police released images of a suspect wanted for shooting an 11-year-old in the back on the west side of Columbus. The shooting occurred on Feb. 26 at around 1:45 p.m. in the South Central Hilltop on West [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It was a year ago this month, Ohio State's Harry Miller spoke his truth, stepping away from football to prioritize his mental health. Since then, it's been quite the journey, from the TODAY show to an upcoming TEDx talk, and being invited as a guest of the First Lady to the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The man accused of killing two people and seriously injuring another in a shooting at a northeast Columbus bar yesterday will appear in court. Jonathan Pigram, 37, will be arraigned today on charges of murder, two counts, and felonious assault for a shooting that happened at around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday at [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Ludo, a dog looking for a home at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center, is as relaxed as they come. FCDS Behavior Coordinator Brandy Trott said the 7-year-old American bulldog mix is remarkably friendly and would be a great buddy for someone with an easygoing lifestyle. "He loves his [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From country singer Carrie Underwood live at Nationwide Arena to The Arnold Sports Festival and the Columbus Crew, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio. “She Did That” Documentary Night: March 2 The Ohio State undergraduate Business Women’s Association is hosting a screening of the 2019 [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Choosing which college or university to attend is perhaps the largest financial decision a high school senior will make. A proposed state law seeks to make that choice a little bit simpler – or at least, more transparent. House Bill 27, introduced by Reps. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Jim Thomas (R-Jackson [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: FORECAST DISCUSSION: Happy Thursday! Yesterday was a beautiful day in Central Ohio, and for the fourth time this year, we saw the 70s. We officially hit 75° at the Columbus airport, which broke the previous record of 65° set back in 1997. For today, we will be a bit cooler, but still [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Service dogs are trained to perform any number of specific tasks. But for the Andres' family, just getting a service dog for their son with autism is a challenge in itself. "It's a long wait. Typically two years after you raise the money," explained Abigail Andres. Their story began on vacation [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good Wednesday Evening, After an absolutely incredibly warm day today, a whole 30 degrees above normal, and 10 degrees above the previous record, we are watching to our southwest as showers and storms will pop along a cold front that will push through this evening. The best chances of storms [...]
Watch a previous report on the transportation budget in the player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A two-year transportation bill for the state, which includes what elected officials are calling historic safety and public transit provision, is on its way to the Ohio Senate. The bill was approved by the Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – In less than 24 hours, one of the biggest sports festivals in the country – the Arnold Sports Festival – will kick off four days of competition around the city. Employees at Thurman Café in German Village have been beefing up Arnold fans for years, and expect more of the same [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus City Council has set a deadline for gun owners after passing new gun restrictions earlier this week. The council's amendment passed on Monday bans 30 or more round magazines in city limits. Now, gun owners with these magazines have until July 1 to turn them into the Columbus Division of [...]
CINCINNATI (WCMH) -- In the case for Ohio’s largest corruption scandal, co-defendant and former Speaker of the Ohio House Larry Householder took the stand to tell his story to a 14 person jury. “It’s going to be a great day,” Householder told reporters while walking into the courthouse. Householder is accused of taking half a [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Amy Klaben asked some of her managers to nominate someone on her staff to be considered as one of NBC4's Remarkable Women, they all came back with one name — Amy Klaben — when you hear her life story of service, we think you'll agree. Building something remarkable requires a great [...]