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MARION, Ohio (WCMH) — A City of Marion police officer has arrested and charged with rape. According to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested a police officer for an alleged sexual assault which occurred on Wednesday. Brendan Damron, 24, was taken into custody without incident and he is [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The last remaining York Steak House in central Ohio is open for business after state tax authorities nearly shut down the restaurant Thursday over unpaid sales taxes. Owner Tim Burkhammer said in a social media post late Thursday that the back taxes have been paid and the restaurant "will not be [...]

BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) -- After years of construction, a high-end apartment complex in Bexley will open for tenants in the upcoming months. The Fitzgerald Bexley is a luxury apartment complex at 2200 E Main Street that said it will begin leasing for spring and summer 2026 shortly, although it declined to set a concrete date. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A fast casual Middle Eastern chain that serves customizable bowls and stuffed pitas recently opened its first central Ohio location in northeast Columbus. Naf Naf Grill began welcoming customers at 5918 N. Hamilton Road -- in the Preserve North neighborhood, west of New Albany -- on Jan. 31. The chain plans [...]

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is inviting radio clubs to participate in the second annual Ham Radio Open House in April. Hosting an Open House gives clubs and schools the opportunity to promote amateur radio science and technology by opening their stations to the public and showcasing their hi-tech gear and operating skills.

In addition, clubs are encouraged to set up in publi...

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Immigrations and Customs Enforcement is expanding its central Ohio presence, appearing to open a new legal office in Westerville. According to leasing documents, the General Service Administration began leasing a second office in Westerville in October. The GSA manages things like leases and technology for other federal departments. The lease agreement [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Bob Evans, the chain of family-style restaurants founded and headquartered in central Ohio, has a new owner. New York-based investment firm 4x4 Capital announced on Feb. 4 that it has acquired Bob Evans Restaurants. The deal transfers ownership of the 78-year-old brand from San Francisco-based private equity firm Golden Gate Capital. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Republican state lawmakers have proposed legislation that would temporarily increase Medicaid managed care payments to hospitals in some of Ohio's smaller and higher-need counties. Reps. Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) introduced on Feb. 3 House Bill 675, dubbed the "Healthier Rural Hospitals Act." The measure directs the Ohio [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A four-vehicle crash in Downtown, Columbus resulted in at least one hospitalization, a fire, and caused Interstate 71 North to close Friday morning. According to police, one vehicle traveling in the wrong direction caused a four-vehicle crash that then started a fire on I-71 North, near the East Broad Street exit. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio lawmakers are attempting to toughen the penalties for disturbing a religious service by making it a felony. Reps. Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) and Tex Fischer (R-Boardman) introduced House Bill 662 on Jan. 29. The legislation would raise the penalty for intentionally obstructing or interfering with in-person or online religious services from [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Happy Friday and happy seventh day of the Winter Olympics, which has plenty of action to watch unfold from northern Italy. Ilia "Quad God" Malinin skates for the final time at these games as he looks to land seven quads and a backflip to secure a second gold. We also have [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For nearly 20 years, one question has haunted many people in Columbus: How does someone walk into a building and never walk out?  The disappearance of 27-year-old Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer is back in the spotlight as surveillance video from the night he vanished circulates across social media. "It's [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- In November, voters in Columbus approved a historic $500 million bond package aimed specifically at tackling the affordable housing crisis in central Ohio. On Thursday, community members had their first major opportunity to share ideas on how that money should be spent. More than a dozen people signed up to speak [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A central Ohio school is celebrating 100 years of Black excellence. That was the theme of Thursday's annual Black History Month program at Centennial High School. Students performed a range of songs, poetry and even a fashion show, highlighting how history connects to students today and how schools support identity and [...]