COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Department of Health on Thursday reported 6,380 new COVID-19 cases, continuing a downward trend far from the lowest points of the year. The week of May 26 through June 1 saw one of the lowest increases in cases of 2023, with ODH reporting just 1,612. In September, Ohio bounced [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A beloved bearcat has died at 13 years old, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced Thursday. Penny the binturong was humanely euthanized after her care team discovered heart issues during a scheduled procedure, the zoo said in a Facebook post. She came the zoo a decade ago from Florida and became [...]
Changes are on the way as a cold front gets closer to Central Ohio! By the end of the day, we'll get some rain that we still desperately need and start to see cooler air push in.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State learned Thursday all the teams it will face through 2028 after the Big Ten announced home and away matchups. 2024 will be the first year in the Big Ten for USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington. Dates for next season will be announced later this month or in early November. [...]
GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An ice cream company headquartered in central Ohio is getting its fourth location in the Columbus area. Johnson's Real Ice Cream announced it will open a new shop on the border of Grandview Heights and the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood. The store, located at 1325 Grandview Ave., joins the ranks [...]
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) – It was nine years ago that beloved Thomas Worthington baseball coach and teacher Stephen Gussler died after a lengthy cancer battle. It was a loss that hit not just the Worthington community, but central Ohio at large. But his legacy lives on in many ways, including through the Cardinals field hockey [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Loretta, a dog up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter, is a fanatic for toys and obstacle courses alike. The 4-year-old pit bull mix had the opportunity to try out the shelter's enrichment playground, with Behavior Coordinator Becca Moser along for the ride. Throughout her adventure, Loretta was nearly [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A shooting at a Columbus apartment has left two people dead. Officers first received a call at 9:24 a.m. about shots fired in the 6000 block of Lake Club Court, according to the Columbus Division of Police. They entered an apartment there and found a man and a woman had both [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 20-year-old man charged with murder in the death of 17-year-old Imperial Stewart was issued a high bond Thursday morning. According to Franklin County Municipal Court records, Michael Bowles, who was on a judicial release at the time of the shooting for two other felony convictions, was issued a $5 million bond at [...]
Do you believe you have a gambling problem? Click here for a list of resources, or call the Ohio Problem Gambling Hotline at 1-800-589-9966. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State football returns Saturday after a week off, with the Buckeyes playing Maryland at Ohio Stadium. This also marks their return to the sportsbooks. Ohio State's 17-14 [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The city has ordered the shutdown of a South Central Hilltop property due to multiple felony offenses that have occurred there in the last three years. The house near the 700 block of South Wayne Avenue has been boarded up due to more than 30 incidents reported since December 2020, Columbus [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Ohio Theatre and the Columbus Italian Festival in downtown to the Columbus Zoo's autumn festivities, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio. 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Ohio Theatre Thursday through Sunday Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals Nationwide Arena at 7 [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Flags across the state -- and country -- will be lowered Thursday in honor of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. All U.S. and Ohio flags flown on public grounds will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced. The order corresponds with an order from President [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio lawmakers made their cases Wednesday at the Statehouse for a bill banning trans students from using a restroom aligned with their identity at schools and universities. House Bill 183 would prohibit schools from allowing trans students to use a bathroom that doesn’t correspond with the gender assigned to them at [...]
High pressure along the Mid-Atlantic coast will provide one more unseasonably warm day, with a southwesterly flow. Clouds have moved in and will hold high temperatures to near 80 degrees, after four straight days in the mid-80s.
High pressure along the Mid-Atlantic coast will provide one more unseasonably warm day, with a southwesterly flow. Clouds have moved in and will hold high temperatures to near 80 degrees, after four straight days in the mid-80s.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is in critical condition after a shooting in west Columbus Wednesday night. According to Columbus police dispatch, the shooting happened at approximately 11:09 p.m. on the 1600 block of Sullivant Avenue. The victim was taken to Grant Medical Center. There is no suspect information available at this time. There [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It’s an issue Columbus has talked about for years and one you may have even run into yourself when you’re out and about in the city: finding a public restroom. Now the city is spending millions of federal dollars to fix it. In just a matter of weeks, the city plans [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – More than a year ago, Prairie Township's Board of Trustees agreed to install a dozen Flock Safety license plate reading cameras. Initially, they were installed to help law enforcement locate and apprehend criminals and missing people. "The very first hit we received, according to the Sheriff's Office, was a missing person,” [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – For the second straight time, the Powerball jackpot has topped $1 billion, sending millions of people out to kiosks and service counters across the country, all with a dream of becoming a billionaire, or at least a millionaire after taxes. Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing marks the 33rd time numbers have been [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday night in north Columbus. Columbus police dispatchers said the shooting happened on the 4300 block of Chateau Morse Drive at approximately 8:26 p.m. The victim was taken in critical condition to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. One person is in custody. There [...]
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Route 23 in Ross County Wednesday. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) said the crash happened at approximately 12:36 p.m. near mile post 2 along U.S. 23 southbound. Zane Hilton, 29, was driving a 2000 Dodge Ram when he drove the truck [...]
High pressure is starting to let go of our skies. We saw a few more clouds, but a stubborn southerly flow has kept our temperatures in the mid 80s. As we go through the next couple of days, our weather will be flipped on its head!
SUNBURY, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Sunbury community is remembering the life of Don "Red" Edwards, a local legend who was a high school track coach for decades and a historian. Edwards died last week at 85 years old. He graduated from Big Walnut High School in 1956. Shortly after, he started coaching track, according to [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The historic vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House is leaving much uncertainty within and outside of the halls of Congress. Steve Stivers, now president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, served in Congress for nearly two decades and hopes Congressmembers can set aside their differences [...]