COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: Two political outsiders looking to make a difference in the Senate. “Our country is a total disaster right now,” said Republican Senate candidate J.D. Vance. “We’ve got an inflation problem, we’ve got an immigration crisis, it’s bringing drugs.” “What a lot of people are saying is [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health has released the latest numbers related to the coronavirus pandemic in the state. Numbers as of Sunday, Jan. 23 follow: Total Change New cases 2,506,175 +9,932 Hospitalizations 104,759 +74 ICU admissions 12,491 +6 Deaths* 31,987 N/A *–Deaths are updated twice a week, usually on Tuesdays and [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Counties in central Ohio have issued snow emergencies as winter weather passes throughout Sunday. Below will be an updated list of the emergency levels and the counties that have declared them as snow is expected to continue. LEVEL 1 Crawford Marion To find out what each level of snow emergency means, read [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Central Ohio Crime Stoppers are looking for information into a December 2021 homicide for its "Crime of the Week." On Dec. 27, 2021, Preston Bell was walking in the 1100 block of Shady Lane Rd. in east Columbus when he was shot in the chest by an unknown suspect. Bell [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Today: Scat’d snow showers, high 30 Tonight: Mostly cloudy, cold, low 15 Monday: Wintry mix to wet snow showers, high 34 Tuesday: Blustery, colder, few flurries, high 25 Wednesday: Clouds clearing, cold, high 21 Thursday: Mostly sunny, chilly, high 28 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good morning and happy Sunday! Snow showers will fill in [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 24-year-old man died in a shooting Saturday evening in southeast Columbus. Columbus police say officers were sent to the 1800 block of Wyton Ct. on report of a shooting around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. The victim was located inside his residence with a gunshot wound and was transported to Grant [...]
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) -- It's a cold weekend in central Ohio and Sunday's temperatures are expected to remain below freezing. To help those in need, the Licking County Emergency Warming Center Task Force is opening its warming center for anyone who needs a place to get out of the cold. Deb Dingus. pastor of Holy [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Redistricting Commission voted along party lines to adopt a Republican proposal to redraw the state's Senate and House of Representatives districts. With the 5-2 party-line vote, the commission adopted plans that would create 57 Republican-leaning districts for the state's House, with 42 Democratic-leaning seats. On the Senate side, Republicans [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With the weather finally hitting winter temperatures, the urge to ice skate may be hitting central Ohioans. Whether you're a seasoned skater, just starting out, or just want to hit the ice, there are a few options -- both indoor and out -- available. Ohio State University Ice Rink – The [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus Restaurant Week is set to begin Monday, Jan. 24, with more than 150 central Ohio restaurants participating. From Monday through Friday, Jan. 29, restaurants will be offering special menus, with the proceeds benefiting Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue, a Columbus-based nonprofit that rescues dogs and cats in Ohio from high-kill [...]
