NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Licking County man was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of killing his mother and then burying her body in the backyard of their home. David A. Perrine, 41, was found guilty last week of aggravated murder, murder, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, and two [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Express has announced it may close down its Ohio corporate offices and lay off over 600 employees. Express, whose portfolio includes Bonobos and UpWest, filed for bankruptcy Monday and plans to close 95 Express stores and all 10 of its UpWest stores. The company did not specify which Express locations will [...]
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Lakeview woman is facing up to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to charges related to the death of a teenager. Charges were filed against Briana Mohler, 32, in February for the death of 17-year-old Chloe Hodge in a Jan. 25 head-on crash in Logan County. On Tuesday, [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered U.S. and Ohio flags to be flown at half-staff. Flags have been lowered on Ohio’s public buildings and grounds throughout the state of Ohio at all Ohio Department of Transportation facilities in honor of former Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jerry Wray, who died recently. The flags [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center is thanking the community for its support after the shelter announced the facility was at capacity last week. In a post on social media, the organization announced a record-breaking week with 186 dogs being adopted or taken into foster-to-adopt homes. Additionally, more than two [...]
SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Deputies in Clark County recorded conversations with a scammer they said unintentionally orchestrated a shooting with an Uber order and phone calls. The scammer had been calling 81-year-old William Brock on March 25, telling him that one of his relatives was in jail and demanding money, according to the sheriff's [...]
POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus Zoo security and area authorities are on alert after six people allegedly stole one car and attempted to break into multiple others in the parking lot Monday afternoon. According to a Delaware County Sheriff’s report, a deputy was dispatched to the Columbus Zoo on West Powell Road, where there were [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Short North bar is closing after its lease went unrenewed to make way for a new development. Mouton at 954 N. High St. will shut its doors soon, according to a social media post. In the announcement, bar owner Jonathan Klingler expressed his appreciation to the people of Columbus. "From [...]
Central Ohio will finally se temperatures close to average for this time of year, but this will be short lived. Highs will reach the mid-upper 60s this afternoon. A cold front will bring rain showers that will move across the area starting late this afternoon. Along with the rain showers, breezy conditions will last the rest of the day.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - With spring in full swing, many farmers markets across central Ohio are opening up for residents to buy local produce and goods from vendors. Below is a list of markets, where they are located and when you can visit. Franklin County Bexley Farmers Market Bronzeville Growers Market Canal Winchester Farmers Market [...]
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A central Ohio pizzeria known for New York-style pies announced it's closing after more than 30 years of business. Picnic Pizza Italian Eatery at 1250 Maple Ave. in Zanesville permanently shuttered on March 24, co-owners Antonino Russo and Vincenzo Buzzetta shared on social media. Russo and Buzzetta's other longtime Picnic Pizza [...]
Watch a previous report on the proposed apartment complex for the Summit United Methodist Church property in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A developer has new plans for Ohio State-area student housing on the site of a now-closed church – and letters of support from the church and nearby residents to match. [...]
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- A central Ohio Buca di Beppo restaurant open for more than 23 years is set to be demolished after the site was bought for $2.5 million by Chick-fil-A. The Italian restaurant at 60 E. Wilson Bridge in Worthington was purchased by the fast food chain on April 17, Franklin County auditor's [...]
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – A real estate group has applied to build a Sheetz in Gahanna for the second time, with the project once again possibly headed toward failure. Skilken Gold Real Estate Development proposed a Sheetz gas station and convenience store at 230 Granville St., previously home to the permanently closed restaurant Coaches. The [...]
We start the day off on a dry note, then later, a cold front moves in, bringing rain with it.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio has the eighth-highest infant mortality rate in the country, according to the CDC, but the numbers are even worse when you look at the breakdown by race. However, a Columbus non-profit and its partners are working to address this. CelebrateOne’s grant cycle is coming to an end and it’s getting [...]
HILLSBORO, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 15-year-old boy has died two days after a crash in Highland County. Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) said Addison Howard, of Peebles, died Monday at Miami Valley Hospital from injuries he sustained in the Saturday morning crash. Two other teens, the 17-year-old driver and a 17-year-old passenger, were also injured. [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Republican lawmakers want to ensure that Ohio has the option to tap into the state's natural gas resources. House Bill 349, sponsored by Reps. Don Jones (R-Freeport) and Tim Barhorst (R- Fort Loramie), would create an interest loan fund to the tune of $20 million. “To incentivize [natural gas companies] [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Columbus Division of Police is asking for the community's help in finding out who shot and killed a 13-year-old boy. It has been more than a week since Angel Diaz was found in the 1300 Block of E. Hudson Street. He was found in an alley in the area, according to [...]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police said a stolen car crashed in the Downtown section of the city Monday afternoon, leading to one person being arrested. The crash happened near Long Street and 4th Street just before 6 p.m. after a chase involving police. Police believe the car, an Audi, was stolen in Dublin. One [...]
Tonight, expect clouds to increase a bit, with overnight lows dropping not as cold, into the lower 40s.
