Bobcats returning to parts of Ohio, a century after disappearing
Once thought to be extinct in Ohio, bobcats are slowly making a return to southern and eastern Ohio in recent years.
Once thought to be extinct in Ohio, bobcats are slowly making a return to southern and eastern Ohio in recent years.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Representatives for a Greyhound bus terminal in Columbus have accused Mayor Andrew Ginther of an improper conversation with the court overseeing a case on what to do with it. The accusation came Friday as court proceedings resumed for a lawsuit between the City of Columbus, Greyhound Lines, Inc. and Barons Bus, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man has been arrested after one person was found dead inside a burning car in north Columbus. Officers took William Gray, 27, but the Columbus Division of Police did not share information on what charges he could face. The arrest came after authorities went at 12:41 a.m. Friday to Weldon [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The day Columbus sports fans have been waiting for all week is almost here as the Columbus Crew host Los Angeles FC in MLS Cup at Lower.com Field. Saturday afternoon's "Black & Gold" final is the first ever in Downtown Columbus for a local major professional team. Columbus is looking to [...]
GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new ice cream shop offering several flavors is officially open to customers in Grandview Heights. Toft's Grand Scoop, located at 1288 W. 5th Ave., held their soft opening Nov. 29, offering a variety of tasty treats. The ice cream shop has 20 permanent flavors on the menu, while four [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus and Cleveland are the top markets in the U.S. for institutional landlords, investors who own at least 500 single-family homes in their portfolios, a new report shows. Institutional investors acquired more than 600 properties in Columbus and 203 properties in Cleveland throughout the past three months, according to research by real [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A driver is recovering at a local hospital after crashing their car into a northeast Columbus apartment building. Authorities responded to Cherry Blossom Way Apartments in Blendon Woods, north of Gahanna, at about 11:30 p.m. on Thursday after report of a crash, according to the Columbus Division of Fire. The car [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A bill making its way through the state legislature would help formerly incarcerated people secure housing. House Bill 50 would create a process for people with criminal convictions to apply for certificates of qualification for housing -- documents signed off on by judges that signal to landlords that the person is [...]
We have got a beautiful end to the workweek on tap! Expect lots of sunshine to kick off the day, with more clouds gradually building in later this afternoon and evening. Highs will be mild, in the upper 50s this afternoon.
GROVE CITY (WCMH) – OnStar, an emergency service subscription for cars, helped Franklin County sheriffs locate and recover a stolen vehicle on Thursday morning. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office received a report of a stolen 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 from a resident on the 2400 block of Big Run Road South in Jackson Township. OnStar [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Christmas time is here, and preparation is key for those intending to get gifts to their loved ones on or before the holiday. Shoppers still have a couple of weeks left to buy gifts, but they’re running out of time to ship them, if they want them under the tree by [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Soccer fever has officially taken over Columbus as Major League Soccer enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the 2023 MLS Cup presented by Audi. To kick off the festivities, a colossal 15-foot replica of The Philip F. Anschutz Trophy, the iconic prize presented to the MLS Cup champion, has made its grand entrance in [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A local business owner is helping ensure some of the Columbus Crew's most dedicated fans are able to attend Saturday's MLS Cup. Preparations for the championship game happened outside Lower.com Field on Thursday. Some landscaping work was done and new signage was put up. Excitement among fans has grown as well. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – It’s night one of the Ancient Festival, Hanukkah. The first candles are lit as Menorahs shine through the windows of Jewish households celebrating the first night of Hanukkah. Many Jewish Faith Leaders said it’s all about community and that the meaning of Hanukkah is more relevant now, than ever before. “Hanukkah [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Possession, consumption and home-grow of recreational marijuana is now legal in the state of Ohio, but the details of the law are not set in stone yet. Thursday morning, the Ohio House Finance Committee heard hours of testimony for their House Bill 354, sponsored by Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord) to tweak [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – They thought they were getting a luxury vehicle from a central Ohio used car dealership. Instead, a Florida couple said they got scammed by Lux Auto Depot. When realtor Stephen Jayne saw a white 2019 Lamborghini Urus on CarGurus.com, he also saw a business opportunity. "Some people in my real estate [...]
Tonight will be a milder night with clouds increasing a bit, a light south breeze, and lows in the mid to upper 30s.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – NBC4’s Firefighters For Kids Toy Drive is right around the corner and people across the community have gathered their toys to donate Saturday morning, including staff at Columbus City Schools. They’ve been collecting all kinds of toys for weeks now. “It’s the bus drivers’ and custodians’ and other district classified staff’s [...]