COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: “They walked away from everything dealing with immigration reform and borders because they want to be able to run on that,” Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) said. Hear why Beatty blames partisan politics for the gridlock in Washington, and from Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) on why the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Buckeyes are looking likely to have a shut down secondary in the near future as another five-star cornerback has committed to Ohio State. Alabama native Na'eem Offord has announced his decision to become a Buckeye in 2025. Offord is considered the No. 6 overall prospect in the country, according to [...]
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- While the 49ers and the Chiefs prepare for the Super Bowl, a Westerville native fresh of his first year in the NFL already has his sights set on next season. On a Friday night at Westerville North High School, Brad Robbins was in the gymnasium rooting for the visiting Westerville South [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The term "atmospheric river" refers to a long plume of water vapor emanating from the subtropics. An atmospheric river is not a storm, but instead behaves like a fire hose that shifts with the approach of a storm system. The channel of moisture is typically 250 to 375 miles wide and [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic radically altered the U.S. economy, with unemployment peaking at 14.7% in April 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While jobs have been gaining since, millions of out-of-work Americans are still searching for jobs. Before COVID-19 gutted the economy, the United States' economic landscape was rapidly changing, with health care, computer [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person was taken to the hospital early Sunday morning after being hit by a car in southeast Columbus. Just before 1 a.m., Columbus police officers were called to the intersection of Chatterton Road and Legion Lane after reports someone was hit by a vehicle, according to a police dispatcher. One [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two men have been hospitalized after being shot early Sunday morning in the Franklinton neighborhood, located west of downtown Columbus. According to a police dispatcher, officers were sent to the 900 block of Sullivant Avenue near The Patio Bar just after 2:45 a.m. Two men were found injured from gunshot wounds, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Make-A-Wish Prom 2024 event has come and gone. It was an opportunity for people to come out and enjoy some good food and drinks while raising money for a good cause. The proceeds of the event are going toward helping Make-A-Wish make life-changing wishes come true for children with critical [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has identified the state's first case of measles in 2024. The department said the infected child is from Montgomery County, and ODH is working with Public Health - Dayton and Montgomery County to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to the disease. [...]
