COLUMBUS (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: The Ohio State University has its 16th president, and for only the second time in the university’s history, it’s a woman. Dr. Kristina Johnson will be taking over for the retiring Dr. Michael Drake. Johnson is leaving her jo as chancellor of the 64 colleges and universities […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A man was shot in the abdomen Sunday afternoon in what police are saying appears to be an accidental shooting. According to Columbus Police, the man, 19, was taken to Mt. Carmel East Hospital at approximately 2:50 p.m. in critical condition. His condition was later upgraded to stable. Police said the victim […]
A comfortable air mass settled in for the weekend, with high pressure building down from Canada. After a high of 87 Saturday, you could feel the difference in a northerly flow, with temperatures just touching 80 Sunday afternoon. Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall Sunday evening southeast of New Orleans, accompanied by heavy rain and flooding. […]
BLACKLICK, Ohio (WCMH) – Layla Jones has been watching with the innocence of an 11-year-old as the world discusses the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis Police custody and protests over police brutality erupt nationwide. “It’s sad that people have to deal with it and be worried about it — young and older,” she said. […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith released a statement Sunday expressing support for the Black Lives Matter movement and student-athletes who use their platforms to fight racism. Racism has been declared a public health crisis; hate has no place in civil society. Over the past decade, Buckeye student-athletes have proactively engaged in […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health released its latest COVID-19 case numbers Sunday afternoon. As of Sunday, there are a total of 38,476 cases reported in Ohio, leading to 2,377 deaths and 6,497 hospitalizations. Of the hospitalizations, 1,657 were ICU admissions. The Department of Health adds the data as soon as it is […]
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating two girls last seen in Powell. According to the sheriff’s office, Anyla Reinstein, 16, and Sierra Mowrey, 17, were last seen together in the Powell area. The sheriff’s office says no foul play is suspected and they are believed to have […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case of a man who was killed while washing his car. James Stennies was found in the early morning of April 22, 2017 in the parking lot of Miracle Car Wash in the 600 block of Lancaster Avenue […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus is calling for an end to the hatred. Bishop Robert Brennan spoke with NBC4’s Colleen Marshall about the recent protests and violence. Bishop Brennan is calling for respect and kindness in the midst of division and hate. “We need to listen carefully and feel […]
Holy Trinity Brewing hopes to open at 155 N. 5th St. in downtown this summer. For owners Tim McFeely and JoAnn McFeely, that trinity is beer, sports and religion. The husband and wife met in North Carolina in 2005 while watching a New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers playoff game at a sports bar. “She […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Beginning Monday, June 8, assisted living facilities and intermediate care facilities can allow outdoor visitation with residents. Governor DeWine announced the visitation plan on May 28. It will be up to each facility to decide what is best for them, but the state also has some requirements. Facilities must formulate a policy […]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Today: Mostly sunny, high 80 Tonight: Mostly clear, low 57 Monday: Mostly sunny, high 85 Tuesday: Partly cloudy & hot, chance for p.m. storms, high 92 Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, high 83 Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 82 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good morning and happy Sunday! It’s going to be a nice end to […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Police say one person was killed in a shooting Sunday morning in the Hilltop neighborhood in Columbus. Police were called to the 300 block of South Eureka Avenue around 6 a.m. on a report of a shooting. Police found Dale R. Kendig, 39, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medics pronounced Kendig […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Police say a teen was injured by gunfire Saturday evening while he was driving in southeast Columbus. According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers were called to an address on Chatterton Road on a report of a shooting. They found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Three men have been arrested following three separate incidents where they allegedly shone laser pointers into Ohio State Highway Patrol helicopters last week. According to OSHP, Brynt Gunn, of Partridge Place, was arrested for shining a laser pointer at an OSHP helicopter Tuesday night, June 2, at approximately 10 p.m. OSHP said […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Zoombezi Bay is set to kick off it’s delayed 2020 season on June 19. Season pass holders and gold members will be allowed into the park beginning the weekend of June 19 -21, with all guests allowed starting June 22. All visits, including for season pass holders and gold members, will require […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A 50-year-old Columbus woman was injured after Columbus Police said she was shot following an altercation that started over social media posts early Saturday morning. According to police, the victim was engaged in an argument over social media with another woman when the victim challenged to other woman to meet at her […]
