HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) — A Hilliard police officer went to a hospital with minor injuries after a suspect crashed into several police and civilian vehicles while trying to flee the Target on Trueman Boulevard. Hilliard police responded to a call about a suspicious person inside Target and determined that person had outstanding warrants. While attempting [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A little more than a month before fall classes begin, Ohio State University plans to increase tuition for its incoming freshmen. Ohio State’s Board of Trustees will meet Friday to approve tuition and general fees by 3% for the coming year, according to meeting materials. It will be the seventh consecutive [...]
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WCMH) – A man facing charges stemming from the sexual assault of a minor was arraigned in Franklin County Municipal Court Thursday. Michael Downin, 64, of Canal Winchester was in front of a judge on one count of rape, a first-degree felony, and one count of gross sexual imposition, a third-degree felony. [...]
A story on the unveiling of Abby Steiner’s mural at Dublin Coffman can be seen in the player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Dublin Coffman graduate and world champion Abby Steiner, who finished fourth in the 200m race at the USA Track & Field Championships this week, announced she's taking off the rest of this [...]
A stalled boundary over northern Ohio will sag south later today, triggering scattered showers and storms, and a few could be strong to severe, with gusty winds, frequent lightning and heavy rain.
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A painting studio where guests can participate in classes while sipping on wine is opening a second location in central Ohio. Pinot's Palette is opening a 2,800-square-foot studio at 6381 Sawmill Rd. in Dublin this fall, marking the national chain's fourth location in Ohio. The first in Columbus at 691 N. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man has been arrested nearly two months after a near-fatal shooting over a drug deal gone wrong in the South Hilltop. According to court documents, emergency personnel found an unknown person suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest while sitting in a parked car on the 900 block of [...]
The livestream above may contain disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Division of Police and Franklin County Sheriff's Office are jointly releasing body camera footage Thursday morning, five days after an officer fatally shot a man during exchanges of gunfire in Eastmoor. Columbus police responded to an officer-in-trouble call [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police are looking for a woman who is accused of robbing a store while brandishing a firearm in south Columbus. At approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said a woman entered a store on the 1400 block of Parsons Avenue in Vassor Village. The woman reportedly attempted to pay for her [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Abeni, a dog at the Franklin County Dog Shelter, marches to the beat of his own drum, appreciating the great outdoors as well as comfy places to relax. The 6-year-old pit bull mix arrived at the shelter at the end of May. FCDS Behavior Coordinator Becca Moser said she often lets [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Police have released the name of the victim along with what led up to a fatal shooting in north Columbus Wednesday morning. According to Franklin County Municipal Court Documents a man was alerted by a friend of a handgun that was located in a bathroom of the Beechcroft Newstand, located on [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From the JazZoo Concert Series at the Columbus Zoo and the Columbus Book Festival at the Main Library, to Big Time Rush at the Schottenstein Center and Picnic with the Pops at the Columbus Commons, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio. CAPA Summer Movie Series [...]
Watch an earlier report on Senate Bill 1 in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Months after the last hearing on a bill to restructure the Department of Education, Ohio lawmakers have enshrined the changes into law without voting it out of committee. Among the thousands of pages in the biennial state budget [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Seven miles of former train tracks could be transformed into a not-so-wide public park and pathway that extends through the Linden and Northland communities. The location of the proposed future linear park, dubbed the Linden Green Line, averages only about 80 feet wide but stretches across 58 acres of Columbus. The [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A woman is in stable condition after being shot in northeast Columbus early Thursday morning. The shooting occurred on the 1500 block of East 25th Avenue in South Linden. Columbus police said the victim was taken to Riverside Methodist Hospital and listed in stable condition. Police did not release any information [...]
We start the day off on a mostly dry note, but it is a Weather Alert Day for storms that arrive later this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has Columbus, and areas along and SE of I-71 under a level 2 out of 5 risk for a strong to severe storm.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - A crowded ballroom at Columbus State's Mitchell Hall Wednesday evening cheered for keynote speaker Sonja Trauss. Traus spoke about her mission called "Yes In My Back Yard," a counter-pursuit against the "not in my backyard" notion often associated with urban housing projects. The second annual Housing for All forum was an [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Wednesday's Powerball drawing could net someone as much as $750 million. Wednesday's winning numbers are 23, 35, 45, 66, and 67 and the Powerball is 20. The estimated $750 million jackpot, with a cash value of $378.8 million, is now the sixth-largest jackpot in the game's history and the second jackpot [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – First Lady Jill Biden’s announcement to name Columbus a workforce hub will help shape the future of thousands of students in central Ohio. This summer, Columbus City Schools is already introducing students to trade options for post-graduation. Columbus City Schools said not only does Biden’s announcement create more opportunity for students; [...]
There has been a lot of buzz on the internet this week about potential Aurora, or Northern Lights viewing. While there will be some good viewing spots in North America this week, it will greatly depend on where you are located. Three things needed for good Aurora viewing: First, you need a good view of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Columbus is on pace to have more homicides and felonious assaults than last year. Many of those crimes are shootings, and many of the victims are taken to trauma centers. "A trauma patient is completely different. A gunshot wound patient generally speaking had no idea this was coming and the next [...]
Watch coverage of Larry Householder's sentencing on corruption charges in the video player above. CINCINNATI (WCMH) -- Just shy of two weeks after being sentenced to 20 years in prison, former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has appealed his conviction in the largest corruption scandal in state history. Householder's attorneys filed a notice of appeal [...]
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) -- A devastating fire is bringing the Hilliard community together to help a food pantry reopen its doors. On Sunday, a massive fire broke out in the warehouse that housed both the Life Community Church and Hilliard Food Pantry Plus. No one was hurt, but there was a lot of damage. On [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person has died after a shooting in Linden on Wednesday. Authorities responded to the 2200 block of McGuffey Road at 4:59 p.m. on Wednesday after report of a shooting, according to the Columbus Division of Police. One person was transported to Grant Medical Center in serious condition, where they were [...]
LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- Central Ohio has become an investment center for key industries as companies like Intel and Google are opening facilities here. But there is some concern that Ohio won’t have enough workers to run those facilities. That’s why a camp in Fairfield County is looking toward educating the future, specifically 6th through [...]