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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 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus is officially getting a National Women’s Soccer League team, but not everyone is rolling out the welcome mat. “I just don’t understand why billionaires need a public park when I feel like they could have bought any land,” Catherine Allender, a Franklinton resident whose three children play soccer at McCoy [...]

PATASKALA, Ohio (WCMH) — The family and team at Lynd Fruit Farm continue to honor the life of John "Mitch" Lynd, a central Ohio native who made his mark on the farm and greater apple industry. Lynd died late last week. His celebration of life was held on Tuesday, and the market at the farm [...]

PIKETON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Exactly ten years ago, eight people were found murdered in Pike County, shot execution style as they slept. Seven members of the Rhoden family and the fiancée of one of the Rhodens were all found dead on the morning of April 22, 2016. It took more than two-and-a-half years for investigators [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 20 in 2025, creating a “buffer zone” for police and first responders during investigations. The bill, which would allow first responders to do their work without civilian interference, had its third hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee recently, where it faced additional criticism [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Franklin County Coroner’s Office released its findings in the death of Matthew Schmidt, part of the family that owns Schmidt’s Sausage Haus. According to a postmortem examination report, Schmidt’s cause of death was ruled an accident, and he died of “thermal injuries and smoke inhalation (carbon monoxide toxicity)." The coroner’s [...]

This stunning Georgian estate in New Albany, Ohio, listed for $6 million, features 9,565 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, five full baths, two half baths, a chef's kitchen, a paneled lounge, a guest suite, a 15-seat theater, a fitness studio, a wine-tasting room, and a summer kitchen with Viking appliances.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An anticipated piece of a major South Side development is beginning to take shape, as city officials and developers move forward with plans that could bring hundreds of new homes to the area. Steelton Village, a mixed-use complex built around a redeveloped industrial site along South High Street, is moving forward [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus UPS driver blamed his union after his request to participate in a $150,000 buyout program was denied. “I felt like the union did not have the employees' best interest," said the driver, who is not being named out of fear of retaliation from the union and UPS. "I think [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Thousands of NFL fans will be in the Steel City this week to see the future stars of the league be drafted. The NFL draft will take place in Pittsburgh's North Shore just outside of the Steelers' home, Acrisure Stadium. Thursday night will be the first round, beginning at 8 p.m., [...]

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The world's largest rubber duck is returning to Ohio this week, anchoring a student-led arts and community festival expected to draw families and visitors to downtown Cuyahoga Falls. The towering inflatable, known as Mama Duck, will be on display on the green space next to The Sheraton beginning on Thursday [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio lawmaker is working to make English the official language of the state, arguing the move would enhance public safety by helping ensure critical information is widely understood.  Rep. Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Township) introduced House Bill 825 on April 15. The single-page bill would add one sentence to the Ohio [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Records from the investigation into former Ohio State President Ted Carter's romantic relationship with a podcaster revealed Carter's senior adviser played a key role in Carter's misuse of his role. Chris Kabourek, Carter's senior adviser and senior vice president for administration and planning, was the only Ohio State employee who played [...]