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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Every year, thousands of people file complaints with the city of Columbus about code enforcement. Now, residents can see those complaints on a new website. It wasn’t built by the city, but by a man who wondered, “Why is code enforcement in my neighborhood?” That man used public records to find [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio is experiencing its third Measles outbreak of 2026, with 180 confirmed cases in 15 counties. Dr. Bryan Ghiloni, who works in family medicine at Mount Carmel Medical Group, said it's concerning that these outbreaks have become more common in Ohio, and the key to staying safe is protection and prevention. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The coach of the Columbus Crew's second-division team, who was one of the top players in the history of the parent club, is at the center of a controversy over an incident where he is accused of grabbing a female official and telling her, "Don't forget, this is a man's game." [...]

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) – A Whitehall city councilmember arrested last year on charges of sexual misconduct with a child will not be prosecuted on those charges. A statement Monday from the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office said it will not present the case against Whitehall City Councilmember Gerald Dixon, 65, to a grand jury. “After a [...]

Light rain showers will linger through this evening, with much cooler conditions following the passage of a cold front Sunday evening.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two men were arrested in connection with a shooting north of Downtown in which two women were injured and a Columbus police officer returned fire. Dimir Thomas, 23, and Daniel Wagner, 22, of Columbus, were charged with multiple felonies, including felonious assault on a police officer. View a previous report in [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State's first Big Ten road game for 2026 has a start time. The No. 7 Buckeyes will take on No. 17 Iowa on Oct. 3 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City and the game will begin at 3:30 p.m. Ohio State last visited Iowa City nine years ago and fell [...]

WAVERLY, Ohio (WCMH) – The last family member awaiting trial in the Pike County massacre has requested a new defense attorney, claiming his current one does not believe he is innocent. On Sept. 18, George “Billy” Wagner filed a motion in the Pike County Court of Common Pleas to dismiss his counsel. The handwritten request [...]

ASHVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Anduril's $1 billion drone manufacturing plant in Pickaway County is expanding to begin production on a fourth product used by the U.S. military. Anduril announced it will begin making a ALTIUS 600, another autonomous drone, at Arsenal-1 near Rickenbacker Airport. Anduril is already hiring for its newest production line, citing increased [...]

SUNBURY, Ohio (WCMH) – A kids’ retailer and Columbus-based pizza chain are preparing to open at the Tanger Outlets in Sunbury. Tanger Outlets, an open-air shopping center located at 400 S. Wilson Road, will welcome a Build-A-Bear Workshop and Sbarro this year, according to a news release. “The openings will bring even more energy and [...]

WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Joya’s Cafe in Old Worthington is preparing for a major expansion, planning to add about 60 seats and serve dinner five nights a week at the popular restaurant from chef Avishar Barua. Worthington’s Municipal Planning Commission approved the project Sept. 10, allowing Joya’s to expand from its current location at 657 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A driver and two students were able to escape injury after a bus crash occurred Monday morning in an area southeast of Columbus. According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred on Chatterton Road, near the intersection of Fleet Road, where the bus driver lost control of the vehicle [...]

Ohio is set to end daylight saving time on November 1, 2026, if the U.S. Senate fails to pass the Sunshine Protection Act to make year-round daylight saving time mandatory.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Regional refinery issues are reportedly to blame for yet another surge in Columbus area and central Ohio gas prices. That, along with continued international conflict, continues the trend of rising gasoline prices throughout the area and across the country. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in central Ohio cities, gas [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The lone Democrat on the Ohio Supreme Court is up for reelection this November, leaving the door open for the state’s highest court to become fully red. In the Nov. 3 election, voters will decide whether to reelect two Ohio Supreme Court justices – Jennifer Brunner, who is currently the only [...]

As cooler weather arrives this week, we start thinking about the fall foliage season, and planning trips to a pumpkin patch or apple farm.

MCARTHUR, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two of six adults connected to Vinton County child abuse cases are scheduled to appear in court Monday. On June 30, four adults were arrested on child endangerment charges after 16 children were rescued from "horrific" conditions in Vinton County. In August, investigators revealed the child endangerment case was one of [...]

LAURELVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A flood watch is in effect for parts of Ohio right now. This comes as areas are still recovering after heavy rain caused flooding on Saturday. First responders in Pickaway County were hard at work Sunday to help those impacted by flash floods. "Somewhere between 85 to a hundred people that [...]

WILMINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- One man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Fayette County Sunday morning. According to the Wilmington Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on U.S. 62 in Union Township at 12:58 a.m. Officials said the crash occurred when a 2023 Chevrolet was traveling north on U.S. 62 and crossed the [...]

Ohio State has dropped in the college football rankings for the second week in a row. Despite a 59-3 win against Kent State, Ohio State fell to No. 7. Texas held onto its No. 1 spot after dethroning the Buckeyes, No. 2 Georgia remained unmoved after a 47-71 win against Arkansas, and Notre Dame rounded [...]