COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As travel numbers have increased all summer long, this Labor Day has been one of the biggest travel weekends since before the pandemic. Between Buckeyes fan coming to town for the season opener and Labor Day vacationers, thousands of flyers passed through John Glenn International Airport. Bradley Reed and his family [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With just 64 days before the midterm elections, voters need to be aware of the misinformation that flows on social media. Ohio State University communications professor Kelly Garrett said the key to avoid misinformation is knowing the warning signs. Garrett said he doesn't see the spread of false information stopping any [...]
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 15-year-old girl has been missing from her home in Gahanna for the past three days, according to police. Police say Lanie Starr left her home in the area of Stygler Road and McCutcheon Road at night on Friday, September 2. Starr is 5'6", 110 pounds with red hair and brown [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Four-star guard George Washington III announced Monday morning he is de-committing from Ohio State. The Louisville-native wrote on his Twitter page he will not join the Buckeyes men's basketball team. In November, Washington III chose Ohio State over Louisville, Tennessee, and Auburn as the 2023 basketball class is down to three [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 39-year-old woman has been missing for the past three days from Polaris in north Columbus, according to police. Tamara Wilson was last seen on September 2 near Polaris Parkway and South Old State Road wearing a red and white dress with red sandals, per police. She was also carrying a [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Fall is almost here and central Ohio orchards are gearing up to welcome guests for fruit picking, hayrides, corn mazes and much more. Here is a list of local orchards and farms to visit this autumn. Apple Hill Orchards With two locations, these orchards are known for apples, donuts, peaches, and more. Mansfield [...]
Columbus and Central Ohio Weather QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Labor Day: Chance showers & t-storms, high 79 Tonight: Rain showers, some t-storms, low 68 Tuesday: Clouds, showers & t-storms, high 80 Wednesday: Partly sunny, chance for afternoon shower, high 81 Thursday: Clearing, seasonal, high 82 Friday: Mostly sunny, warmer, high 84 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good afternoon and [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Columbus community is mourning after a four-year-old girl was found dead in a retention pond this weekend. Ester Mutivito was reported missing Friday and found Saturday in a retention pond in the area of Belcher Drive and Dresden Street. A memorial sits near the pond in the apartment complex, with [...]
