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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 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person has died and another is injured in a two-car crash early Thursday morning in the Blacklick area, authorities said. The crash occurred at 5:51 a.m. at the intersection of Havens Corners Road and North Waggoner Road, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Dallas Baldwin said a black [...]

Thunderstorms blossomed in the late afternoon on Wednesday that quickly grew tall enough to produce hail with heavy downpours.

Columbus, Ohio is hosting a variety of events this weekend, including the Columbus International Film and Animation Festival, the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, and professional sports matchups, as well as live stage performances, outdoor walks and runs, and a model train and railroad artifact show.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Opening statements are expected to begin on Thursday 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 connection with the death of Goodson, 23. He is being retried after [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Records show Ohio State officials who interacted with Krisanthe Vlachos, the podcaster with whom former university President Ted Carter had a romantic relationship, grew frustrated with their relationship. Carter abruptly resigned in early March after the Ohio State Board of Trustees learned he had an inappropriate relationship with Vlachos. University investigators [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person was killed and another critically injured in a wrong-way crash early Thursday on Interstate 270, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Dallas Baldwin said the crash occurred at about 12:47 a.m. on I-270 South, north of Demsey Road in Blendon Township, when a black Audi A3 was [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that would impose a fee on sports betting wagers and direct most of the revenue toward publicly owned sports facilities, while setting aside a smaller share for school athletics. Senate Bill 199, introduced in May 2025 by Sen. Louis Blessing III (R-Colerain Township), received its first [...]