We're starting to get a taste of tomorrow's intense heat! "Feels-like" temperatures have already pushed into the 90s for Wednesday afternoon across most of Central Ohio. By Thursday, we could see those numbers jump to 100 and above.
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 60-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a Tuesday bank robbery in Newark. According to the Newark Division of Police, it received a report of a robbery at Park National Bank just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Officers went to the bank, located at 990 N. 21st St., and [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Students all over central Ohio are packing their bookbags and heading back to the classroom. The start of a new school year means a change in sleep routines and the risk of getting sick. Dr. Ben Bring with OhioHealth said one of the ways to help kids stay healthy is to [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Attorney General Dave Yost has rejected an attempt that could have led to an independent commission being created to develop congressional and legislative districts in Ohio. The proposal, a constitutional amendment that would replace Ohio's existing redistricting commission with a citizen-led group, was rejected for "vague" and "misleading" language, according to [...]
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man is facing a criminal charge related to a Tuesday school bus crash that left one elementary school student dead and at least 20 more injured, according to Clark County court records. Springfield resident Hermanio Joseph, 35, was charged Wednesday with vehicular homicide in Clark County Municipal Court -- a [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — With temperatures expected to surge into the 90s from today through Friday, the City of Columbus is urging residents to take precautions to stay cool and hydrated. Cooling Centers and Public Spaces: Neighbors are encouraged to take advantage of the cooling facilities provided by community centers. The centers will be open [...]
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Westerville, Worthington and Whitehall are all among the cities affected by a widespread Breezeline internet outage. The company's outage map cited fiber damage as the cause, which it said has interrupted all services. Breezeline has crews on-site assessing the damage, and predicted it would be back online around 6 p.m. View [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A documentary diving into a fake Columbus school and its infamous football team will be premiering tonight. "BS High," which dives into the story of Bishop Sycamore, will premiere on HBO at 9 p.m. Wednesday and also be available for streaming on MAX. As is common practice for HBO, the documentary [...]
Temperatures have already started to climb a good bit above average across Central Ohio. While Wednesday is expected to feel fairly warm, the heat and humidity will make things feel a lot more intense on Thursday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As of Monday, O’Charley’s permanently closed five locations in Ohio. The locations that have permanently closed include its Morse Road and Georgesville Square locations in Columbus. The restaurant’s Miller Lane and Miamisburg Centerville Road locations in the Dayton area, as well as its Stringtown Road location in Grove City are also [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man wanted for a southeast Columbus murder has been arrested 11 days after the shooting occurred. A joint task force, which included Columbus Police SWAT officers and the U.S. Marshals Service, apprehended Ismaiyl Hipps in the Southern Orchards neighborhood Wednesday morning. Hipps, 26, was named a suspect in the murder [...]
For a previous report on this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance in locating a man wanted for a murder that took place in north Columbus seven weeks ago. On June 28, Columbus police responded to reports of shots fired at 1:55 a.m. at [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A festival celebrating hot sauces and tongue-tingling snacks is returning this weekend in Columbus, with a lineup of fiery food vendors, local makers and competitions. The Columbus Fiery Foods Festival is back from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Genoa Park along [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus leaders detailed progress Monday on the city’s effort at overhauling its zoning code, a process that will go well into at least 2024, according to Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans. The city had already identified 62 “corridors and nodes” that will be included in its first crack at modernizing [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Of the tasks facing Ted Carter in his first year as Ohio State's president, one will be watched more closely than others by Buckeyes sports fans: finding an athletic director to succeed Gene Smith. Smith has been with Ohio State since 2005 and announced his retirement two weeks ago, effective at [...]
We'll be a little bit warmer today, as our southerly flow kicks in, sending temperatures back into the upper 80s with rising humidity. We'll then be tracking a few scattered storms overnight, ahead of high heat tomorrow.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The new president of Ohio State University will have an impact on more than just the students at the university. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce said it’s excited to build a relationship on behalf of the business community with new president Ted Carter, saying Carter is a non-traditional pick to lead [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With the 2023-24 school year underway, thousands of high school athletes are preparing for new seasons, and while coaches work on plays, a new Ohio law will also require all coaches to undergo mental health training. The idea for mandatory mental health training came from a central Ohio lacrosse coach who [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It’s another hot week here in central Ohio and temperatures are only going to continue to rise. LifeCare Alliance wants to do its part and help residents stay cool. LifeCare Alliance is bringing back their “Beat the Heat” fan distribution Wednesday, Aug. 23. “We understand that having a fan can reduce [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A suspect has been taken into custody after a standoff with Columbus police, including SWAT officers, at a home in the Far South section of Columbus Tuesday night. Police said the unnamed suspect was arrested at approximately 7:56 p.m. Police said a "wanted suspect" ran into a home in the area [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Homestead exemption has been around for years, but the state budget makes a bi-partisan adjustment that lawmakers say is long overdue. The state’s homestead exemption aims to help low-income seniors, disabled Ohioans, disabled veterans and surviving spouses of public safety personnel killed in the line of duty. “To ensure that owning [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Five-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston from Buford, Georgia committed to Ohio State for the class of 2024. Houston is the No. 4 ranked defensive lineman and No. 23 ranked player in the country for the class of 2024, according to 24/7 Sports. The Georgia native is the 22nd commitment for Ohio [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- After 23 years with the New York City Fire Department, Michael Peacock hung up his helmet in 2021. "I decided, ‘Hey, I'm retired. Let me buy my wife a new car,’" Peacock said. He bought a new-to-her 2019 Range Rover. In February of this year, Peacock and his wife drove that [...]
LICK TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) – A school bus driver was injured after a crash in Lick Township n Jackson County Tuesday. The Jackson post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said the crash happened on State Route 93 and McCarty Lane at approximately 8:30 a.m. The 2023 Thomas Built school bus was driven by a [...]