COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Billions of pieces of personal protective equipment have been produced since the start of the pandemic, many of which have already been used, saved, or simply thrown out. But those stocking up on their own supply could be in for a bit of a surprise as the expiration date approaches [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A tool from the Franklin County Auditor allows voters to see how a levy or bond issue on the ballot will affect their property taxes. Once a Franklin County resident enters their address information, the new Levy Estimator tool will show the resident's current and estimated taxes if a levy or [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A central Ohio man who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 was slapped with a prison and probation sentence Friday. Oliver Sarko, who was arrested in Columbus in April 2021, was sentenced Friday to thirty days in prison and three years probation after pleading guilty to "parading, demonstrating, or [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- On Thursday, Moderna announced they were seeking authorization to expand the use of its COVID-19 vaccine to children 6-months and older. For more than two years, children under the age of 5 have been limited in their protection against COVID-19, but the drug maker hopes to soon make it available [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A couple hours before his rally at the Delaware County Fairgrounds last Saturday, former President Donald Trump endorsed Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. “Frank is dedicated to Secure Elections—the most important work he can do—with every legal vote counted, no ballot harvesting, and all votes counted on Election Day,” he [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Prosecutors confirmed they will retry a former Columbus police vice officer for the death of Donna Castleberry. Earlier this month, a Franklin County jury was unable to decide whether Andrew Mitchell should be found guilty of the murder of Castleberry. CLICK HERE for a full recap. A spokesperson for Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A woman charged in Franklinton homicide in 2021 was in court Friday. Teonna Brooks was issued a $2 million bond during an appearance in a Franklin County courtroom. According to the Columbus Division of Police, at about 7:45 p.m., July 22, officers were called to the 300 block of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Police have identified the man killed in a shooting earlier this week. According to the Columbus Division of Police, at about 3:08 a.m., Monday, officers were called to the 100 block Whitethorne Avenue on the report of shots fired. When officers arrived on scene, they found the male victim, now [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- There has been an emergence of food halls in Central Ohio recently. Budd Dairy Food Hall in Italian Village and North Market Bridge Park are two that opened in the last year. Now, a new one is opening Saturday, in the historic Trolley district. It's called the East Market, and it [...]
LONDON, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be conducting an OVI checkpoint in Madison County. Troopers will be holding the checkpoint on U.S. Route 42, in London, Ohio, between 9 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., Friday. The OSHP says the checkpoint will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A lot of dogs can be super energetic and even too intense for households with limited space. This can make it difficult for some families to find the perfect pet, until now. "Archie" is an 8-year-old dog who is laid back, calm and loves attention -- or not. This beauty has [...]
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) -- Following Bexley's lead, Reynoldsburg councilmembers are considering an ordinance to ban single-use plastics. Plastic bags cause problems in storm drains, get caught in trees and regularly gum up machinery in recycling facilities like those at Rumpke. And microplastics, a byproduct from plastics in the environment, are now found in people's bodies, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A six-member crusade calling themselves the Columbus Coalition on Rent Control is seeking to stem the tide of soaring rent. The coalition introduced a ballot initiative to the Columbus City Council on April 19 that would cap the price of all residential rental units at a property's Jan. 1, 2020, fair [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Today: More clouds, high 64 Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low 46 Saturday: Sct'd showers, high 69 Sunday: Rain/storms, high 73 Monday: Partly cloudy, rain late, high 73 Tuesday: Rain/storms, high 72 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Happy Friday, everybody! Temperatures today will be a bit more mild, with daytime highs topping out in the low to [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - It wasn't just a win for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the team's final home game of the season. It was also a win for some local businesses. “The fans come a couple hours early, pack the place. We love them, they love us, they’ve been very supportive," said Mike Wilson, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A person was shot near the edge of Columbus' airport property Thursday evening. Columbus police said the victim was shot at the intersection of E. 5th Avenue and Hamilton Road around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, adjacent to the John Glenn Columbus International Airport on the city's east side. The victim was transported [...]
LAS VEGAS (WCMH) — Ohio State receiver Chris Olave was drafted 11th overall by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday. Olave is the second Buckeye receiver taken in the first round after Garrett Wilson was selected 10th overall by the New York Jets. Wilson and Olave are [...]
LAS VEGAS (WCMH) — Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson was drafted 10th overall by the New York in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday. Wilson is the highest OSU receiver drafted since Ted Ginn Jr. was selected 9th overall in 2007. Terry Glenn is the only Ohio State receiver to be drafted [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner became the highest player drafted from the University of Cincinnati after the cornerback was picked 4th overall by the New York Jets. Gardner was a major reason the Bearcats broke through into the College Football Playoff last season. He wore a brash bejeweled necklace at draft day proclaiming [...]
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (WCMH) — Ohio State junior swimmer Hunter Armstrong broke the world record in the men's 50m backstroke with a time of 23.71 seconds at the International Team Trials on Thursday. The Dover, Ohio native was a member of Team USA in the 2020 Olympics and participated in the 4x100 medley relay during [...]
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Law enforcement agencies are asking for help in identifying a dead body found behind a Hobby Lobby location in Chillicothe. Chillicothe police said that officers discovered a body in an abandoned homeless encampment behind a Hobby Lobby store on Thursday, April 14 on the 1000 block of North Bridge Street. Police [...]
MARION, Ohio (WCMH) -- Prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against a 19-year-old who allegedly shot and killed a Marion man in March. Christian Gutierrez, of Marion, was re-indicted Thursday for his reported involvement in the shooting death of Charles A. Feliciano, 27, who was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in March at the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A group of ladies calling themselves the Lunch Bunch are doing their part to honor African-American students. Since 1987, the 30-member Lunch Bunch -- many of whom are retired teachers -- has awarded scholarships to Black Columbus City School students and celebrated their achievements, according to Lunch Bunch President Shirley Cannon. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- New safety measures are in place on and around the campus of The Ohio State University. Crews are in the process of installing surveillance cameras at the vehicle and pedestrian entrances and exits of every parking garage on campus. Monica Moll, the university's director of public safety, said the cameras have [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Advocates for fair maps and an end to gerrymandering are calling on the Ohio Redistricting Commission to get back to work. Amid a months-long redistricting battle that has yet to result in maps outlining the state's legislative districts, about 60 people rallied and marched throughout Downtown Columbus Thursday to urge the [...]
