COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 17-year-old has died after a shooting in South Linden Tuesday night, and two teenagers have been arrested in connection to his death. According to Columbus Division of Police dispatchers, the shooting occurred at approximately 9:35 p.m. on the 1600 block of Cleveland Avenue in South Linden. When officers got there, they [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State knew the foes, and now it has the dates. The Big Ten released an update Thursday to the 2024 football schedule, announcing the dates of conference games. It will mark the first season that UCLA, Southern California, Oregon and Washington are competing in the league, and a change in [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An annual winter celebration is returning to Columbus featuring live music, cocktails and more. WinterFest Columbus is coming back for its sixth year through the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department on Saturday, Dec. 2. The free festival will be at the Dorrian Green at 50 S. Belle St. from 11 a.m. [...]
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- A school bus driver was arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating a vehicle impaired. In a letter to families, Superintendent Bob Hunt said the bus driver was arrested after high school students notified a school resource officer that they had concerns of what they deemed erratic driving. The letter said the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two men were in court Thursday, facing charges related to an East Side shooting from two weeks ago that left two people hospitalized. Darius Edwards, who turned himself in Wednesday, was in Franklin County Municipal Court on Thursday, facing five counts of felonious assault for his role in an Oct. 18 [...]
For an earlier report on this story, view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Police have released images of a person of interest wanted for stabbing a woman on a COTA bus in east Columbus. The Columbus Division of Police has obtained surveillance photographs for a description of a woman who is wanted [...]
High pressure across the eastern part of the country is promoting a chilly northwesterly flow.. Afternoon temperatures will edge closer to 50 degrees, after tumbling into the upper 20s for the third frosty morning in a row.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Japanese hibachi restaurant home to an all-you-can-eat sushi buffet is opening its first central Ohio location. Tokyo Grill Sushi and Hibachi Buffet is preparing to welcome guests at 8491 Sancus Boulevard near Polaris Fashion Place, across the street from Dadu's Bakery and Sweets and Trinethra Indian Supermarket. The Polaris site [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From The 1975 performing at Nationwide Arena and "Mrs. Doubtfire" at the Ohio Theatre to comedian Hasan Minhaj at the Palace Theatre, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio. John Crist | The Emotional Support Tour Palace Theatre at 7 p.m. on Thursday Blue Jackets vs. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — With the holiday season approaching, many people will be out bell ringing to collect donations for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign. The annual tradition kicks off with a soft launch on Nov. 11, running through Dec. 24. But Maj. Tricia Brennan, the area coordinator for the Salvation Army in central [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A state representative wants to make sure that one thing that happened in 2020 never happens again – facemask requirements. House Joint Resolution 4 would establish the constitutional right to not wear facemasks in government buildings, courts and places of “public accommodation,” including hospital waiting rooms and schools. Its sponsor, Rep. [...]
We start the day off on a chilly note, once again, but we will be warmer by this afternoon. Expect highs close to 50, which puts us close to 5 degrees warmer than we were yesterday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The last day of early voting for the November General Election is this Sunday. The Franklin County Board of Elections is open that day from 1-5 p.m. and if the August Special Election is any indicator, you may want to show up early to get in line. Videos were floating around [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- More people are dying in Franklin County from domestic violence than anywhere else in the state, according to the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN). As these numbers rise, the network says shelters don’t have the resources to meet the demand. In 2022, ODVN member programs sheltered almost 10,000 survivors, but more [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A suspect charged in connection to a fatal New Year's Day shooting at a Columbus nightclub will spend at least the next five years in prison. According to court records, Jermaine S. Westbrook, 30, pleaded guilty to felonious assault with a gun specification last month. Three other felonious assault charges as [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Crew won its first playoff game ever at Lower.com Field behind a brace from its star striker. Cucho Hernandez scored twice for the Black & Gold in a 2-0 win over Atlanta United in game one of the first-round series. Hernandez scored in stoppage time in the first half [...]
BATESVILLE, Ind. (WDTN) -- A man from Ohio is dead after a crash in southeast Indiana. According to Indiana State Police (ISP), first responders were sent to I-74 near the 147 mile marker near Batesville, Indiana around 4 a.m. on Wednesday. When crews arrived at the scene, they found a semi had crashed into support [...]
GROVEPORT, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two people are hospitalized after a stabbing in the parking lot of a Kroger store in Groveport Wednesday evening. According to Groveport police, the stabbing was reported at the store on the 6000 block of Groveport Road at approximately 6:09 p.m. Police said a person was located and detained by Fairfield [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The hockey would is continuing to mourn the death of Adam Johnson who died Saturday in an on-ice accident during a game in England's elite ice hockey league. Before heading across the pond, Johnson played in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization, appearing in 13 games with the Pens. One of his coaches [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An artist and U.S. Navy chief is teaming up with an Ohio organization to reduce the suicide rate among veterans and service members. At first glance, what's called the "The Stand Together Flag" looks like a typical American flag. When one takes a closer look, it's easier to see it's made [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A local gun store owner is voicing concerns about over the potential legalization of recreational marijuana. Issue 2, which voters will decide on Nov. 7, would commercialize, regulate and legalize the use of cannabis for adults over 21 in Ohio. Under federal law, gun owners are not permitted to possess or [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Renowned, and sometimes controversial, college basketball coach Bob Knight has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 83. "It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passed away at his home in Bloomington surrounded by his family," a statement posted to the Bob Knight website reads. "We are [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As Ohio voters cast their ballots for the Nov. 7 election, polls are showing a majority of those voters support Issue 2, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. Proponents of Issue 2 say regulating the substance will make it safer to use, while opponents are concerned about [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ballot drop boxes could be eliminated in future Ohio elections if a new bill is signed into law. Sen. Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) just introduced Senate Bill 184 to do just that. “It is of an urgent nature that we need to repeal drop boxes and then ban them,” Antani said. [...]
The middle of the week has gotten a little bit sunnier, but the air has been just as cold and brisk. Temperatures returned to the 40s today with wind chill values several degrees cooler. The good news is that as the rest of the week goes on, we'll slowly start to warm up.