COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Central Ohio health experts are shedding light on a COVID-19 phenomenon that they said is impacting a growing number of patients. Called Paxlovid rebound, doctors said it happens when a symptomatic COVID-19 patient completes the anti-viral treatment and then tests positive for COVID-19 several days after testing negative. OhioHealth Infectious Disease [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State's defense, specifically its defensive line, had its toughness questioned last year after giving up nearly 300 yards rushing in their first loss to Michigan since 2011. The Buckeyes also gave up more than 200 yards rushing to Oregon and Utah. But there are two note-worthy changes that have happened [...]
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- In Delaware County, the jury in the case of a Westerville man accused of murdering his wife has now been selected. The defendant, Matheau Moore, was charged in June 2021 in the death of his wife, Emily Noble. The jury was not only selected Tuesday but was then taken to the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The new downtown Hilton is delaying its opening as new staff members are trained. The Hilton Columbus Downtown is now aiming for an early September grand opening, after previously announcing an Aug. 29 opening. General Manager Christian Coffin cited nailing down final details and staff training for the delay. "We are [...]
WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) – Four juveniles are under arrest after allegedly ramming Whitehall police cruisers in a stolen vehicle. According to Whitehall Police, an officer saw a 2018 blue Hyundai Elantra driving north on South Hamilton Road at approximately 8 p.m. Monday night. The vehicle was reportedly stolen from Grove City, fleeing from police officers [...]
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) — A one-year-old elephant is finally getting his special birthday party at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The zoo announced on social media that Frankie's celebration is taking place on Tuesday after the party was postponed two months ago. "We’re pleased to share the details for Frankie's first birthday party (rescheduled from [...]
Above: See President Joe Biden sign the CHIPS and Science Act, a bill Intel said it needed for its Ohio plant. NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) - President Joe Biden is paying a visit to Ohio in the coming future, and though the exact date is unclear, he did give the reason. The White House said [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police are searching for a woman who stole from a store on Soldano Blvd. A 53-year-old woman left her wallet on the counter at the service center of a retail store in the 3600 block of Soldano Blvd. on Aug. 6, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Another woman [...]
Just like yesterday, more clouds will build in this afternoon ahead of a few afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Girl Scouts of the USA announced on Tuesday that a new cookie will be available next Girl Scout Cookie season. The Raspberry Rally cookie will join the nationwide lineup for the 2023 season, the GSUSA announced in a release. "The thin, crispy cookie is infused with raspberry flavor and dipped in [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police responded to a call Monday night that a 13-year-old shot an 11-year-old. Officers arrived around 7:20 p.m. at the 600 block of E. 2nd Ave. after reports that someone had been shot. They found an 11-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound in the torso, according to the Columbus [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Four people have been taken to the hospital Tuesday after a crash in northeast Columbus, according to a spokesperson with the Columbus Division of Fire. The crash occurred near Westerville Road and Albert Avenue in Clinton Township at around 9:30 a.m. with three of the four injured victims taken to Nationwide [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State running back Evan Pryor is expected to miss the 2022 season after suffering a knee injury Monday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Pryor, a sophomore, was third on OSU's depth chart but was expected to get playing time after an impressive spring camp. He continued [...]
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police detectives are looking to identify two people they say stole Star Wars Lego sets at a Meijer in Hilliard. CPD state that a man and woman stole multiple sets from the Meijer on Hilliard Rome Road and added that the male suspect used a fake bar code to change [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - When most people think of the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center, they may think about adopting dogs. One of the more extensive services the shelter offers is keeping dogs healthy until they are reclaimed. "We are a 24-hour operation. While we're not open for adoptions and redemptions 24 hours, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The state's agency over driver's licenses made millions charging people money to do nothing, according to an Ohio court record tied to two attorneys' offices wanting reimbursement. The class action lawsuit in the state's Tenth District Court of Appeals, Kellie Madyda, et al. v. Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man was taken into custody by Franklin County deputies after an hours long barricade situation at a home in west Columbus. According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, deputies approached the man after he called 911, claiming being threatened, at 3:30 a.m. at the 4700 block of Hilton Avenue in [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Families at the Post Oak development in the Riverbend neighborhood will get renovated units and a year-round daycare after a $18.9 million investment in the area. Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority partnered with CVS Health through a tax-credit program to create the investment on Vida Way that will renovate 150 affordable CMHA-owned [...]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Today: Few sct'd PM showers, high 78 Tonight: Partly cloudy, low 62 Wednesday: Light sct'd PM shower, high 80 Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 81 Friday: Seasonable sunshine, high 84 Saturday: Showers & storms, high 84 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Happy Tuesday! We've got more of the same on the way for this Tuesday. We'll [...]
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) – There was lots of hope Monday at the golf club in Dublin, not just hope for a great round of golf, but hope for an end to Alzheimer’s. Julie Murray and Greg Murray, who is the voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets, hosted the second annual VOICES Fore ALZ, hoping to [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has unanimously approved making the COTA Income Assistance Program a permanent benefit for qualifying customers. The Income Assistance Pilot Program was launched in March to extend eligibility for transit discounts to people who receive public income assistance. The program gives a 50% discount for customers [...]
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) - Intel, which is on track to start building a massive semiconductor chip factory in Licking County later this year, also has the mayor in New Albany making a fishing reference. “I kind of like to say it’s sort of like a fishing story," said Mayor Sloan Spalding. "We caught the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 21-year-old man is hospitalized after being shot when police said he forced his way into a woman's apartment in west Columbus Monday afternoon. Columbus police said officers arrived at the scene on the 1000 block of Pearway Lane for a report of a shooting at approximately 12:30 p.m. Officers found [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A child was injured in a shooting in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood of Columbus Monday evening. According to Columbus police, the shooting happened on the 600 block of East 2nd Avenue at approximately 7:19 p.m. The victim was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital in stable condition. Police have not released the age [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Columbus City School year is getting closer, but the district and the teachers’ union still have not agreed on a contract. The first day of school – Aug. 23 – is just a little more than a week away. The district and the union, the Columbus Education Association, are scheduled [...]
