For a previous report on this story, view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A teenager who was tried as an adult and pleaded guilty to an east Columbus homicide received his sentence Tuesday. Kyrim Curenton, 18, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Lelia King, who was struck [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center has a plan for hundreds of dogs looking for a home during the holiday season, but it needs the public's help. The shelter is hosting its annual holiday sleepover event, asking people in the area to let an adoptable dog stay at their [...]
WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) – Whitehall schools’ board of education quietly decided in a secret vote to not renew its superintendent’s contract, seemingly in violation of open meeting laws. A spokesperson for the district confirmed Tuesday that on Dec. 14, the Whitehall school board voted to not renew the contract of Sharee Wells, who has served [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus butcher shop that has been serving the community for over a century will close its doors in 2024. Thurn's Specialty Meats, which has been open for 138 years, announced with a Facebook post Monday that it would be closing its retail store, with its final day being Saturday, May [...]
HEATH, Ohio (WCMH) -- Bojangles, a fast-food chain known for its Southern-style chicken and biscuits, has opened a second location in central Ohio. The quick-service restaurant is now welcoming guests at S. 30th St. in Heath after holding an opening ceremony with Mayor Mark Johns late last month. The location marks the chain's second central [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For millions of Ohioans, Christmas travel starts this week. According to the American Automobile Association, 120 million Americans travel during the week ahead of Christmas, which falls on Monday. Dec. 23-28 will be the most congested days on the road across the globe. Here in the Buckeye State, the best and [...]
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – Funding is approved for construction of a medical, health and wellness center at an upcoming recreation campus in Hilliard. Hilliard City Council recently approved legislation on funding a center at The Well, which is the city's recreation and wellness campus that is currently being built. The addition to The Well will [...]
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A proposal to build a compact townhome development on a vacant lot used by the neighborhood as a football field is moving forward in Delaware. Vernon Venture's concept plan to construct 14 two-story townhomes on the east side of Neil Street and north of Oak Grove Cemetery was reviewed on Dec. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Inflation has hit more than just the grocery aisles – it’s also hitting Ohio’s minimum wage. At the stroke of midnight Jan. 1, the state minimum wage will increase nearly 3.5% to $10.45 an hour. Not every worker is eligible for the new wage, however. Ohioans passed a constitutional amendment in [...]
Expect daytime highs close to freezing, but feeling colder thanks to the slight breeze. Luckily, clouds will start to break this afternoon, giving way to a bit more sunshine later.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- When it comes to lead in school drinking water, Ohio has no regulatory requirements or state laws. However, the state is working to keep Ohioans safe from lead exposure in other ways. Gov. Mike DeWine announced millions of dollars will go to cleaning up lead in older homes, shelters, and daycares: $84 [...]
In the video above, watch a previous report on the July standoff. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A standoff with police has netted a Columbus man two years in prison after he entered a guilty plea. Ryan C. Titmus, 32, pleaded guilty to obstructing official business with a firearm specification in connection with the July incident. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Pope Francis declared Monday that Roman Catholic priests can now bless same-sex couples, showing a shift in Vatican policy, but these blessings cannot resemble marriages or civil unions. The declaration is significant. Pastor Karen Muntzing with King Avenue United Methodist Church said her congregation is celebrating this win for the LGBTQ [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Crawford and Morgan counties have issued Level 1 Snow Emergencies due to Monday's winter weather. The Crawford County Sheriff's Office warned drivers that rural roads may be hazardous due to blowing and drifting snow and patches of ice. Snow showers are expected to taper off overnight, with furries possible Tuesday. According [...]
Snow flurries and strong winds have moved in to start off the work week. When the two are paired together, is has caused some pretty big impacts to visibility. Thankfully, there's an end to the winter weather.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- While Monday's weather with on-and-off snow showers was not a major event, it was enough to have crews with the city of Columbus' Department of Public Service out for most of the day. “It is anticipated to not be citywide or region-wide, really more isolated events, so we’ll be patrolling those [...]
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) -- Bullets shot from the banks of the Scioto River over the course of two weekends -- some of which struck a home near Hilliard -- have police searching for suspects spotted on camera. The Hilliard Division of Police on Monday shared photos of three suspects captured on a camera investigators planted [...]
For an earlier report on this story, view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One of three suspects charged with a 2020 east Columbus murder appeared in court Monday morning. On Thursday warrants for the arrest of Aaron Clark, 21, Gvon Thorton, 29, and Marquis Smith, 29, were issued in connection to the [...]