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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A landlord in east central Ohio has pleaded guilty after reportedly soliciting sex and making racist remarks toward a tenant and her daughter. The Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office reports that Kevin Baker admitted guilt to extortion-related charges in common pleas court this week. The charges stem from allegations from a tenant [...]

No Grove City police officers will face charges in connection with a 2025 shooting in which a suspect was killed after firing at officers.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A fan survey has been launched by Columbus NWSL 2028 so fans can have input on the branding and identity of the city's upcoming National Women's Soccer League team. The survey, which was released this week, has three required questions and seven optional ones. The required questions include "Describe your connection [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Leaders of the local Bhutanese American community are speaking out over claims of alleged Medicaid fraud. “It's just unfathomable,” Tika Adhikari, a Bhutanese American, said. “It's just unbelievable that people are targeting us for no reason.” Leaders of the central Ohio Bhutanese American community, like Adhikari, say the recent allegations tying [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A large fight broke out at St. Catharine Catholic Church during the church's FunFest celebration. According to Columbus police dispatch, a large fight broke out around 7 p.m. Friday night at 500 South Gould Rd. Gunshots were fired during the fight, but nobody is believed to have been hit. "Our neighborhood [...]

GRANVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- The baseball field at Denison University is now the home field of national champions after the Big Red baseball team won the first division three national title in program history. “What a special group and just to get the result is absolutely amazing," said Mike Deegan, head coach of the Denison [...]

Amid allegations of fraud in Ohio's home healthcare system, Republican state lawmakers are considering banning Medicaid payments to family members caring for their loved ones.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Central Ohio nonprofit focused on food access and nutrition education is closing its doors after 18 years of serving the community, with leaders citing an unstable funding environment. Local Matters held its final food giveaway event Friday evening in Whitehall. The organization will officially cease operations Saturday. Executive Director Yolanda [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Historically, violence is known to pick up during the summertime. Friday, community members came together in Columbus to fight back against violence with a community tailgate. People showed up decked out in orange, the color for gun violence awareness. “This is the time for opportunities to really bring the community together. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Department of Medicaid suspended 49 home healthcare providers on Thursday, the first under the department's new authority. The ODM suspended payments to 49 "high-risk" Medicaid home healthcare providers, citing "potential fraud red flags." It said the suspensions were based on billing patterns and data anomalies that could indicate fraudulent [...]

DENVER, CO (WCMH) — A former Ohio State football defensive standout is in a Denver, Colorado, jail on domestic violence charges, according to multiple reports. Douglas County Jail records show that outside linebacker Jonathan Cooper is in custody on three charges – two counts of domestic violence and one misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief. Details [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Polling from Fox News shows Democrat Sherrod Brown eight points ahead of Republican Jon Husted in Ohio's U.S. Senate race. Released Wednesday, the poll was conducted in tandem with Beacon Research and Shaw & Company Research. It sampled 1,015 Ohioans between May 28 and June 1 with a margin of error [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) – A new seafood and barbecue concept has begun welcoming customers at North Market Bridge Park in Dublin. BBQ & The Pier opened inside the food hall, located at 6750 Longshore St., in late May. The eatery’s menu features fresh oysters, fish and chips, “barbecue favorites” and “other coastal-inspired comfort fare,” according [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The world's largest steam locomotive will be making several stops in Ohio this summer. Big Boy 4014 is one of eight remaining locomotives of its kind, but is the only one still operating. The others are on display throughout the country. The train is crossing America for the country's 250th birthday. [...]

A citizen-led effort to eliminate property taxes in Ohio will not be on the ballot in November.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A person pushing a shopping cart along an east Columbus street was struck twice by separate vehicles and suffered serious injuries Thursday night. According to a Columbus Division of Police incident report, an adult pedestrian was walking southbound on Barnett Road in the Eastmoor neighborhood. The pedestrian was pushing a shopping [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- Forget winning a third straight Memorial tournament. Two-time defending champion Scottie Scheffler hopes to at least make the weekend in Muirfield after a tough opening round. Scheffler sits in a tie for 33rd after shooting a one-over 73 on a day that saw the world no. 1 golfer struggle on the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Senate passed a Joint Resolution on Wednesday hoping to enshrine Ohio's photo ID laws for voting in the state constitution. The Republican-led effort would have Ohioans vote on whether to adopt a constitutional amendment enshrining Ohio's current photo ID requirement for voting. Formally Senate Joint Resolution 10, the motion [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man who identified as an incel and spent time in federal prison for planning a mass shooting at Ohio State University has moved near campus, a development that the U.S. Department of Justice is challenging in court. Tres Genco, 27, who is on supervised release, moved into an apartment in [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Loved ones honored a Columbus woman and her daughter who police said were killed in a domestic violence attack on the east side last week. Shalimar Green and Aliv’eyah Chandler were remembered during a celebration of life on Thursday, which would have been Shalimar Green's 44th birthday. “Your mom’s got your [...]