COLUMBUS (WCHM) — It’s become somewhat of a tradition in recent days. At 2 o’clock (sometimes 2:30) in the afternoon, households and offices across Ohio gather around the TV or computer and tune into Gov. Mike DeWine’s COVID-19 coronavirus briefing. The daily activity has developed into an online social event with some having “Wine with […]
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Giant Eagle said that multiple employees have tested positive for COVID-19. According to a newly launched website, which includes the latest numbers, one of those individuals works at a GetGo in Brunswick, Ohio. The grocery store chain said more cases are likely to follow. “This site gives the location of the store, […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A Columbus Police officer has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, the department confirmed Saturday. In a social media message, the department said the officer is not assigned to patrol. It is the first case of an employee of the department testing positive for COVID-19. Also on Saturday, the department instituted an […]
MISSION, Kan. (WDAF) – People out of work due to the COVID-19 crisis are learning new skills to help in the fight against the virus. A group of salon owners and nail techs have traded in their nail files and polish for sewing machines and thread. They’re making masks to help protect front line workers […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Governor Mike DeWine asked Ohioans during his Saturday news conference COVID-19, to help provide personal protection equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers in the state. “It should be no secret to anyone that we have a real, real shortage,” DeWine stated in regards to the amount of PPE in the state. “We’re talking about masks, […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton has some good news for the citizens of Ohio during Gov. Mike DeWine’s daily COVID-19 coronavirus briefing. Acton compared the coronavirus outbreak to forecasting a hurricane, saying we know the storm is coming, but we are preparing to minimize the impact. “I’m saying large […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – A local non-profit laboratory has developed a way to get up to 160,000 surgical masks a day back in use by medical professionals, Gov. Mike DeWine said during his Saturday COVID-19 coronavirus update. Battelle Institute, based in Columbus, has developed a machine that can sterilize 80,000 surgical masks a day, according to […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine started his remarks at his Saturday news conference noting that his TV crew was short staffed after a member became sick. DeWine announced that one of the members with the Capitol Square Review had gone to the hospital where they were diagnosed with pneumonia. “Knowing that, we started making a bunch of changes. […]
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 8 PM A warm front lifted north midday across Ohio allowing the clouds will thin out, and temperatures soared into the 70s. Clusters of strong to severe storms feeding off the heat and humidity brought heavy rain, wind and hail. The atmosphere cooled over central Ohio in the wake of storms, […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The hospital systems in Central Ohio have come together to announce the Columbus Convention Center as the joint surge location for their COVID-19 coronavirus response. A statement from the Central Ohio Hospital Council announced: In collaboration with Columbus Public Health, Franklin County Public Health, the Central Ohio Hospital Council, and the Central Ohio Trauma System, […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine held his daily news conference Saturday, providing an update on the state’s effort to fight COVID-19 spread in the state. DeWine was joined by Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown. As of Saturday, there were 1,406 cases reported […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — This past week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine decided to leave parks open but closed playgrounds citing them as a place where COVID-19 could easily spread. “We’re recreation and parks, we serve as a gathering place,” said Sophia Fifner, community relations chief for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. “We so understand the importance […]
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (WHO-TV) — A West Des Moines man says he is one of the dozens of Iowans who have tested positive for COVID-19. Matthew McCauley says he tested positive for the virus this week after experiencing several days of worsening symptoms like a fever, cough, shortness of breath, and headaches. The 35-year-old […]
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) — With coronavirus news coming from all sides, Warriors star Stephen Curry found a unique way for legitimate information to reach the masses. Curry took his talents to Instagram for a live streaming interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, infectious disease specialist and member of the White House coronavirus task force, looking […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio State University issued a statement Friday saying it is processing refunds for students who have moved out of the residence halls. Housing and dining refunds will be issued starting next Friday, April 3. In addition, the university will provide a prorated refund of recreational fees to students, faculty and staff […]
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) – While Congress was working out the details on a bill that would provide Americans with stimulus checks, at least one Austin company was looking for ways to save payroll. “The form says they are preemptively deducting funds from our paychecks. That number is based on what they’re anticipating the government relief […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Panera Bread CEO Niren Chaudhary said his company is launching a partnership with the USDA and Children’s Hunger Alliance to deliver boxed lunches to students across Ohio. He says the goal is to expand the program to other states later. Districts across the U.S. have been looking for ways to continue feeding […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Columbus City Schools is stepping up by giving Chromebooks to students. Not every child has a computer at home, which is vital for them to do their assignments. The district handed out Chromebooks to students at Dominion Middle School and several of its schools between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Christina Jarvis […]
UNION, Mo. (KTVI) – Practicing social distancing to help fight the spread of coronavirus can be difficult. That is why the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is offering an “on-demand” baby goat service. You can adopt a goat without leaving the comfort of your home. Longmeadow Rescue Ranch wants to get a dozen […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper assigned to the Ohio Statehouse has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, the trooper was not feeling well on March 14th while on duty. He isolated himself in his vehicle and outside for the remainder of the day. He was off the […]
LOS ANGELES (KTLA)- Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday suspending the enforcement of eviction orders statewide through May 31 for renters suffering financially because of the coronavirus. Landlords won’t be able to force tenants out for not paying rent, but the tenant must submit a letter on how the outbreak has impacted their […]
(NEXSTAR) – Instacart shoppers are planning to strike, demanding additional protection against the looming health and financial threat of COVID-19 The grocery delivery service has become a vital resource for some as the novel coronavirus continues to spread in the United States, the country with the most cases in the world. The gig workers who […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A convenience store owner with three stores in Columbus now has those stores delivering groceries to customers during this pandemic. Save Way Mini Mart’s owner Abdullah Nasar said he wanted to help communities during this time, and he wanted to provide people a safe, easy way to get food. “During this crisis, our main goal is […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — This weekend will mark the first in Ohio under the state’s stay-at-home order. While members of the public are urged to stay home, they are permitted to go to the grocery store, pick up carry-out food, and go for walks and runs so long as they are not part of a large […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) —The Franklin County Municipal Court has put a hold on eviction hearings for the next eight weeks. Landlords will be able to fill out paperwork and get the process started as normal, but the hearing to determine if you will be evicted won’t be held yet. Right now there are more than 850 cases pending […]
