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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A proposal at the Statehouse could reshape how Ohio regulates "forever chemicals" and other contaminants in drinking water. House Bill 815 would require the director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to establish enforceable limits for certain chemicals in drinking water and adopt updated water quality standards for surface waters across [...]

Walmart has announced a multi-million dollar investment to upgrade 18 of its Ohio stores with improved layouts, technology, and services to offer faster, more convenient shopping and delivery, including free pharmacy delivery for loyalty program subscribers and a store-based app.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Intel's business is looking up, welcome news for the company bringing a $28 billion manufacturing plant to Licking County. "A year ago, the conversation about Intel was about whether we could survive," Intel CEO Lip-Bi Tan said. "Today, it's about how quickly we can add manufacturing capacity and scale our supply [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Prosecutors are expected to begin presenting their case on Friday in the second murder trial for former Franklin County sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade, who fatally shot Casey Goodson Jr. in 2020. Meade, 47, is charged with murder and reckless homicide in relation to the death of Goodson, 23. He is being [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ruling that an Ohioan could not run as a Republican after he made comments about “infiltrating” the GOP. Samuel Ronan was initially approved to run as a Republican in the primary for the 15th U.S. House District, which encompasses southwest Columbus and portions of southwest [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A large-scale mural is taking shape in the Short North, offering passersby a chance to watch public art come to life in real time. Titled "She Moves with Color," the mural is being painted on the second-story, south-facing exterior of the Moxy Hotel Columbus along North High Street. Columbus artist Mandi [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Thousands of runners are set to take part in this weekend’s Capital City Half and Quarter Marathons. It’s an impressive feat for anyone, but for one local runner, it signifies her strength. “I feel super lucky,” said Brittany Garner, runner and stroke survivor. Just two years ago, Garner ran this race. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An 8-year-old cancer patient at Nationwide Children’s Hospital got a special message through his window while receiving treatment. His family says the simple gesture brought so much joy during a difficult time. Connor Whaley has become no stranger to long hospital stays at NCH. He doesn’t sugarcoat what it feels like [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Wednesday's hail has come and gone, but some central Ohio residents are still in disbelief over how much fell. Inches of hail piled up around Jerry Wisler's downspout in Worthington. It also covered most of his patio. “It sounded like explosions on the roof. It was so much. And then I [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Madison Greenspan, a Cleveland small business owner, says the premature birth of her twin daughters ultimately forced her to leave her previous job, even after deciding to return to work only three weeks after giving birth via C-section. “When it takes 45 and 65 days for your children to come home [...]

PIKETON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ten years ago this week, eight people were killed while they slept in Pike County. Seven were members of the Rhoden family and the eighth victim was engaged to one of the Rhodens. It was a massacre that shocked the small community and went unsolved for over two years. The victims [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Central Ohio now has another way to tackle the affordable housing crisis. On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity Mid-Ohio broke ground on multi-family homes that leaders say are another important tool in tackling the housing shortage. In less than a year, 14 families will be moving into the first-ever townhomes built through [...]

PITTSBURGH (WCMH) -- The 91st NFL Draft in Pittsburgh gets underway Thursday night with the opening 32 selections of the first round, and multiple Buckeyes will be taken. Four Ohio State players (Arvell Reese, Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, and Carnell Tate) are expected to be selected early in the first round, which begins at 8 [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A truck driver indicted on multiple counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and vehicular assault for a fatal Interstate 71 crash that killed a family is now under investigation for allegedly using an "alternate identity" to obtain a license. According to Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson, shortly after Modou Ngom was [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- When most people hear Harmony or Harmony Project, they likely think about the choir, hundreds of members strong singing and serving in our community. But that is just one aspect of the organization. There is also "Encore," a free store inside the Harmony Center, helping community members in need with dignity [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Several Downtown streets will be closed beginning on Friday to accommodate preparations and race activities for this weekend's Capital City Half Marathon, city officials announced. The Columbus Department of Public Service said closures will start on Friday and continue through Saturday as crews set up for the OhioHealth Capital City Marathon, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Republican candidate for governor is no longer eligible for the primary, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said Wednesday. Heather Hill had a public falling out with her former running mate, Stuart Moats, last week and alleged Moats called her a racial slur. On Wednesday, LaRose said Moats withdrew his [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Nationwide Energy Partners (NEP) is subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Submetering is a practice in which a third party buys electric and gas in bulk from a public utility and then resells it to consumers. The practice is often [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohioans are taxed at a fraction of their property's value, but voters read ballot language that refers to their entire property value. Ohio property taxes are based on the assessed value of property, or 35% of the market value. However, Ohio's property tax requests look different on the ballot, referring to [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Meet Frannie! She is up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. Frannie is a 2-year-old mixed breed who is described as a very sweet and happy dog. Frannie came to the shelter as a stray and was emaciated but has gained weight since she was taken [...]