COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It can be hard to know who's responsible for plowing and repairing the streets where you live and drive each day. For example, the Ohio Department of Transportation is responsible for state and U.S. routes outside of municipalities and all interstates -- more than 43,000 miles of roads. ODOT, however, is [...]
(WCMH) -- Many people who use Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App were stunned to learn that the IRS now wants to know about large transactions. So should you be concerned that big brother is watching your every money move? Many users are now worried that their transactions will be reported to the IRS. On Reddit [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST) - BrewDog is facing more criticism about its culture following a BBC report focused on the Scotland-based brewery, including several allegations related to events at its Central Ohio facilities. The news program Disclosure featured BrewDog in its episode that aired Jan. 24 in the United Kingdom. While the episode tackles [...]
NEW MIAMI, Ohio (WCMH) -- A former Butler County softball coach and teacher's aide has been charged for sexual contact with a 17-year-old student. Former New Miami High School employee Ashley Ra-Nae Rison, of Hamilton, has been indicted by a Butler County Grand Jury on eight counts of sexual battery, a third-degree felony; tampering with [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST) -- As median home prices continue to rise in Central Ohio and the inventory of available homes drops, local residential developers say the need for more housing is critical. According to a report from the Franklin County Auditor’s office, the median sale price of a home in the county from [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A police chase of a stolen car occurred in Columbus Tuesday evening after the vehicle was stolen in Hamilton. You can watch the full chase in the video player below courtesy of the Franklin County Sheriff's office. The stolen vehicle hit a Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K9 vehicle in the area [...]
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man who was last seen walking toward Nelsonville from his home on Laurel Run Road is considered missing by the Hocking County Sheriff's Office. Derek Johnson, 39, was last seen a week ago on Jan. 19. The sheriff's office said in a media post that it's trying to find him. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health has released the latest numbers related to the coronavirus pandemic in the state. Numbers as of Wednesday, Jan. 26 follow: Total Change New cases 2,540,864 +20,752 Hospitalizations 106,170 +546 ICU admissions 12,602 +40 Deaths* 32,489 N/A *–Deaths are updated twice a week, usually on Tuesdays and [...]
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) – Mike Todd has enough ice cream machines but not enough ice cream makers. The Dairy Queen he owns with his wife, Luann, in Pickerington has been short-staffed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, just two small businesses among the thousands enduring a worker shortage. But as a quick-service restaurant, Todd said, “The thing [...]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) -- A major winter storm accompanied by strong winds is expected to blast the Northeast Saturday, bringing the heaviest snow of the season to cities along and east of the Interstate 95 corridor. The farthest reaches of the storm will stay well to the east of Ohio. Two Pacific disturbances will merge east [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Low-income bus riders in Columbus will soon be eligible for 50% discounted bus fares thanks to the approval of a six-month pilot program Wednesday. Beginning March 1, the Central Ohio Transit Authority will allow low-income passengers -- who can provide proof of enrollment in a low-income assistance program -- to purchase [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Millions of Americans have quit their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Ohioans are among the most loyal workers, one study shows. The state with the most job retention is New York, with only 1.83% of workers quitting in the last year, the study from Wallet Hub says. Ohio comes in [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The United States men's national team is returning to Columbus on Thursday to face El Salvador in World Cup qualifying at Lower.com Field. The Americans and Salvadorans will kick off at 7 p.m. as both teams seek a spot in this fall's World Cup in Qatar. It's the second time the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person has been shot and is in critical condition after a shooting at a Wendy's drive-thru Wednesday morning in east Columbus. According to Columbus police, the shooting was reported at approximately 10:10 a.m. at a Wendy's drive-thru on E. Broad St. One person was taken to Grant Hospital in critical [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police is looking for a man they say broke into a business in east Columbus and took multiple items, including lottery tickets and cigarettes. Police say the incident occurred on Dec. 13 at 9:00 p.m. on the 2900 block of E. Main St where a man broke into a business [...]
This morning brought frigid temperatures near or slightly below zero, with wind chills around -10 degrees. Arctic high pressure will settle over the region, bringing mostly sunny skies, with less wind, but very cold temperatures only reaching the teens this afternoon. Another icy cold night is expected under clear skies, with readings tumbling into the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The second attempt to draw districts for the Ohio House and Senate is facing a legal challenge. A lawsuit was filed late Monday, just before the deadline, asking for the Ohio Supreme Court to throw out maps approved Saturday by the Ohio Redistricting Commission. The challengers of the new proposed map [...]
MT. STERLING, Ohio (WCMH) -- Thousands of homes were without power Wednesday morning near Mt. Sterling, southwest of Columbus. The Madison County Sheriff's Department confirmed that roughly 99 percent of people in and around that area experienced outages early Wednesday morning. AEP Ohio and South Central Power confirmed at 9:00 a.m. that power was restored [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person has died after a vehicle crash in Franklinton early Wednesday morning. Columbus police say an SUV crashed into a utility pole around 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning near the intersection of S. Glenwood Ave. and Sullivant Ave. The driver died as a result of the crash. Police have closed off [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Today: Partly cloudy, AM chills near 0, high 18 Tonight: Mostly clear, low 4 Thursday: Clouds increase, PM snow, high 31 Friday: Scattered snow, 1-2" possible, high 28 Saturday: Cold morning, partly cloudy, high 19 Sunday: Cold morning, mostly cloudy, high 29 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good Wednesday morning, Layer up today! The coldest [...]
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) – Before the 1980s, there wasn’t much in New Albany. It was a tiny village of fewer than 500 people surrounded by farmland on the northeastern edge of Franklin County. Then Les Wexner moved in and brought with him his L Brands empire. And in the decades since, New Albany has [...]
LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) – As more at-home COVID-19 tests get into the hands of the public, local health departments are rolling out ways to report positive cases. Health officials said those positive test results are supposed to be reported, and now Fairfield County residents can report their results on the health department’s website. The department [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus City Schools has canceled all classes for Wednesday, Jan. 26. According to an announcement from the district, the cancelation is because of "an increased number of transportation absences and forecasted cold morning temperatures." All athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled as well.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police are on the lookout for a man they said robbed a southeast Columbus store before removing his outer layer of clothing and leaving the area. On Jan. 11 at approximately 8:24 p.m., officers responded to the Family Dollar store on the 1600 block of Lockbourne Road. According to police, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person was taken to the hospital after Columbus police said a stolen car rammed a K9 cruiser before overturning on the north side of the city following a pursuit. According to Columbus police, no officers were injured in the incident. The stolen vehicle hit a Franklin County Sheriff's Office K9 [...]
