COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A prisoner sentenced to death row for a fatal shooting at a Youngstown bar has been issued a reprieve by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. Scott Group, who was sentenced to be executed on Jan. 10, 2024, has had his execution date rescheduled to February 2027. Authorities said Group was a delivery [...]
We've had some great weather to start off the work week. Skies have been mixed with sunshine and clouds as temperatures topped out in the lower 70s. We keep the relatively comfortable setup going for a little bit longer before warmer weather fills back in.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Three former Columbus Zoo officials have been accused of the alleged theft of nearly $2.3 million over a 10-year period in a 90-count indictment. A Delaware County grand jury announced Monday the indictment of former Columbus Zoo CEO Tom Stalf, former chief financial officer Greg Bell, and former director of marketing [...]
LUCASVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – A Scioto County man tasked with helping a woman in need of full-time care has been charged with rape. The Scioto County Sheriff’s Office said on September 15, it was contacted by a home health care company, which reported that one of their clients had been sexually assaulted. After an investigation, [...]
A mixture of sunshine and clouds has settled into Central Ohio to start off the work week. Some of those clouds are bringing in a couple of stray showers as we go into the afternoon. But, as the week goes on, a lot more sunshine will push back in.
DAYTON, Ohio (WCMH) – Residents in parts of southwestern Ohio could see or hear fighter jets flying over their homes several evenings this week beginning Monday. According to the 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard, it will conduct two tests this week, one air defense exercise and the other consisting of several [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For the second time in a little over two months, the Blue Jackets are introducing a coach. As part of the team's preseason luncheon before the start of training camp on Wednesday, a news conference is expected to start at 12:30 p.m. to introduce Pascal Vincent as coach, less than 24 [...]
LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) -- An 82-year-old man is dead after a crash early Monday morning in Rushcreek Township, Fairfield County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Donald Shahan was driving southbound in a Chrysler Town & Country at 3:39 a.m. on State Route 664. While trying to navigate a left-hand curve, Shahan drove off [...]
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Developers are proposing two mixed-used neighborhoods across 365 acres in Delaware, featuring shopping, parks and more than 1,000 homes. Route 36 Partners and Section Line Partners are proposing a mixed-use development named "Boulder Farms" to be built on 138.4 acres on the southeast corner of U.S. 36 and South Section Line [...]
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- Muirfield Village, the Dublin golf course home to the PGA's Memorial Tournament each summer, is expanding the property's country club. The Country Club at Muirfield Village is constructing two indoor/outdoor patios and a covered porch, spanning 2,320 square feet along the building's back exterior. Titled "The West Veranda," the addition will [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Gasoline prices in Columbus continue to fluctuate due to refinery challenges in the western portion of the county, causing a rise in cost last week. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations, the price for a gallon of gasoline rose by 10.6 cents per gallon, to $3.64 per gallon. That price is [...]
WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) – A man has died in the hospital after being shot early Monday morning in Whitehall. According to Whitehall police a man was shot on the 900 block of Colgate Road just before 2:30 a.m. The victim was taken to an area hospital but was unable to survive his injuries. Police do [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Months after pulling out of a national election data-sharing group, Ohio is forming a new voter registration data network with fellow defectors. The state will share voter data with Florida, Virginia and West Virginia, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced, and he anticipates more states will follow. States will be [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – One person has died and several people have been hospitalized in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 early Monday morning. According to police dispatchers, I-70 West is currently closed after a wrong-way driver caused the death of one person injuring at six others on I-70 East near James Road. The crash, which [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: FORECAST DISCUSSION: Happy Monday! We start the workweek off on a very mild note. Expect high temperatures in the lower to middle 70s, keeping us just a few degrees below average. We'll see partly sunny skies today, with mainly dry conditions outside of a very isolated shower chance, mainly northeast, later today. [...]
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – A redevelopment plan for Hilliard is causing a divide on city council and in the community. Hilliard City Council passed a comprehensive plan in April by a 5-2 vote. On Sunday, the two members who opposed it and have since made viral videos about it hosted a Save Hilliard rally. The [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A child is dead after being hit by a pickup truck in East Columbus Sunday evening. Columbus police said the accident happened at approximately 7:03 p.m. on the 2800 block of East 6th Avenue. A group of children had gotten out of a Ford pickup truck that was parked outside of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police are investigating two separate shootings within minutes of each other Sunday night in the Linden section of the city. The first shooting was reported on the 2100 block of Ontario Street at approximately 8:32 p.m., according to Columbus police dispatchers. Police said the victim was taken to Riverside Methodist [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Columbus Division of Police and the Recreation and Parks Department are teaming up to address youth violence in the city. On Sunday, they hosted a youth summit offering family resources and services, with the goal of making a safe space for children and young adults, offering them somewhere they can [...]