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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Kaleidoscope Youth Center is preparing to leave its longtime Columbus home, marking another major change for the LGBTQ+ youth organization this year. The nonprofit announced in a social media post that May 22 marked its final day operating out of its "Brick House" location at 603 E. Town St. before relocating [...]

MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio (WCMH) — One year to the day after deputy Daniel Sherrer was murdered on Memorial Day, his killer received a life sentence in prison. A Morrow County judge ruled on a joint plea agreement in which Brian Wilson will avoid a death sentence. The judge noted that had the death penalty been applied, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man who pleaded guilty to a 2023 stabbing could spend the remainder of his life in prison. Court documents said that Rieko Leohner, 42, was charged with murder and aggravated murder in the death of James Dawson Jr., 50, who was found with multiple stab wounds on April 1, 2023. [...]

A historic Ohio mansion, built in 1929 by prominent architect Benjamin Hubbell, is now gaining national attention after being featured on Zillow Gone Wild, with its 14,000-square-foot estate, stone façade, and gabled rooflines, priced at $5.95 million.

NEW STRAITSVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – Nearly nine years ago, Amy Jo Nelson's death was ruled a homicide after her remains were found in an apartment in a small central Ohio village. Since then, the unsolved case has consumed the thoughts of Amy Nelson’s mother, Pam Nelson, and sister, Abbie Vann, “every day,” they said. Pam [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Whether or not central Ohio gas prices rise by a dime here, or fall by a quarter there, prices at the pump remain at near record highs. According to According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices rose by 4.2 cents per gallon last week, to [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio bill would tax the state's wealthiest residents to provide tuition-free college. Introduced by Reps. Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus) and Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood), House Bill 854 would levy an income tax on Ohioans who make $500,000 or more each year to fund free college education for students. The program would offer [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – On this Memorial Day, Better Call 4 is making sure Ohio veterans are prepared when it comes to scams out to target them. Criminals try to get control of veterans’ accounts, steal their identities, or even create a fake online persona to deceive veterans. Veterans are an attractive target for criminals: [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- To commemorate Memorial Day, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum honored the lives of our nation's veterans.   The remembrance ceremony celebrates all veterans, elevates their stories, and amplifies the power of service.    Retired colonel and President of NVMM Bill Butler shared that this day is important because he can honor [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two southwest Ohio suspects will appear in court Tuesday after they allegedly were in possession of nearly $6 million of suspected narcotics. According to federal prosecutors, investigators seized over 700 pounds of suspected cocaine -- including a recent search and seizure of 244 kilograms in the Columbus area -- from an uncle [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Italian Village restaurant Mezcla is reopening next month after temporarily closing earlier this year when a car crashed into the building and caused significant damage. The restaurant announced on social media last week that it will officially reopen on June 5 and begin welcoming customers back after several months of repairs [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Two people are dead after two separate shootings were reported in Columbus on Monday morning. According to Columbus police, one person was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital after a shooting occurred near the intersection of S. 22nd St. and E. Fulton St. in the Olde Towne East neighborhood around 2:00 [...]

Memorial Day is observed on May 25, 2026, with some services unavailable, certain workers and students having the day off, and some businesses having modified hours or being closed.

BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) -- The 2026 graduating class of Bexley High School donned their caps and gowns for commencement on Sunday, but there was something special about the ceremony, all due to one senior.  Graduating seniors had the option to rent their gowns instead of purchasing them. The idea came from Prudence Kiener, who was looking to focus on [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead and a 17-year-old boy is in custody after a stabbing in the Glen Echo section of Columbus Sunday morning. Columbus police said that officers responded to a call of a stabbing on the 2600 block of Glen Echo Drive at approximately 6:57 a.m. Sunday. At the scene, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The truck driver charged with killing a family of three last month in Delaware County is now facing a civil lawsuit. The estate of the Soposki family is suing Modou Fall Ngom in Delaware County Common Pleas Court for wrongful death, according to court documents filed on May 21. In the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week’s Sunday Briefing: “We said over a year ago this problem was going to get worse before it gets better and we are kind of at that apex,” International Association of Firefighters local president Steve Stein said. Hear about the struggles they are facing to keep up with the rising [...]

GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) — A 2021 case in which a victim was fatally shot while sitting in his vehicle parked at a Gahanna shopping center remains unsolved. According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, Gahanna police were called to the parking lot of the Cinemark Movies 16 theater at the Stoneridge Plaza shopping center on Feb. 26, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man with a prior criminal record will spend nearly five years in prison after pleading guilty to dogfighting and drug distribution charges. According to federal prosecutors, Joel Brown admitted to keeping 11 pit bull-type dogs for fighting purposes in Franklin County, as well as possessing at least 50 grams of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A proposal submitted to the city of Columbus calls for turning two historic brick buildings near Clintonville into a food hall with vendors, indoor and outdoor seating areas, a bar and rooftop patio space. Planning documents filed show XL Design Office and property owner 21 East LLC are seeking approval to [...]