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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio State released the report on its investigation into former university president Ted Carter on Tuesday morning. An Ohio State representative said the 50-page report does not include any sanctions. Carter resigned suddenly on March 8 after a relationship came to light between him and Krisanthe Vlachos, a podcaster initially accused [...]

Robert J. Ruark, a Columbus man convicted of murder, is now at the center of a push for clemency as a new documentary, "My Name Is Robert Ruark," highlights his case and raises questions about Ohio's felony murder rule and the consequences of poor legal representation.

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A proposed $900 million mixed-use development near Ohio University's Dublin campus is drawing both interest and concern as it continues through the city's review process. Design firm NBBJ presented updated plans for the "Cosgray Commons" project to the Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission on April 16, marking the third review of [...]

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two of Ohio's representatives in Congress split from their party when legislation passed to protect temporary residence for thousands of Haitian immigrants. Reps. Mike Carey and Mike Turner were among 10 Republicans who joined Democrats last week in passing a House resolution to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants [...]

PIKETON, Ohio (WCMH) – Ten years after eight family members were found murdered in Pike County, one of their accused killers is still awaiting trial.  On the night of April 21, 2016, into the early morning of the next day, eight people in or associated with the Rhoden family were shot to death across four [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered U.S. and Ohio flags to be flown at half-staff. In honor of the life and service of former Ohio House of Representatives member William "Bill" Patmon, DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) – A former Ohio attorney serving a four-and-a-half year prison sentence is asking for judicial release in Delaware County after newly-discovered text messages raised concerns about his sentencing. Court documents allege the messages were exchanged between sentencing judge James Schuck and a prosecutor involved in the case, including communications late at night [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus City Council passed a funding plan to bring professional women’s soccer to Columbus. The Haslam Sports Group, owners of the Columbus Crew, is behind the push to use the funding to build a women’s soccer training facility, which would take over a southwest Columbus city park, leading to outcry from [...]

Columbus City Council is moving forward with a rental registry to improve accountability for landlords and access for tenants, despite pushback from those who say it is redundant and creates administrative burden.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two state lawmakers from regions hardest hit by the opioid epidemic are sponsoring legislation to reform the recovery residence system in Ohio. Ohio Reps. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) and Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) said that while most addiction recovery houses do good, essential work in communities ravaged by drugs, too many bad [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A central Ohio family is encouraging drivers to be more careful around work zones with the hopes other families do not have to deal with a loss like theirs. Jordan Thomas, 25, worked in construction for Kokosing. “Jordan was their brother; Jordan was their own that they were bringing up in [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Nearly 100,000 people in Ohio make their living by driving a truck. According to research by the Ohio Trucking Association, the average full-time, over-the-road driver makes around $75,000 per year. Salaries for drivers can vary significantly, but some experienced drivers with clean safety records can make six-figure salaries. “Trucking is incredibly [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It's been one month since Ohio Senate Bill 56 went into effect, placing new restrictions on the adult use of recreational marijuana products. Some people, like Darius Walters of Nar Reserve, shared that the provisions from this bill provide a safer cannabis market in Ohio and the opportunity for more growth in the future. “It's definitely [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Republican candidate for governor is trying to remove her running mate from the ballot, which is not permitted under Ohio law. Republican Heather Hill is preparing for the May 5 primary and had been running with Stuart Moats as her lieutenant governor candidate. Saturday, Hill announced she would replace Moats [...]

CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WCMH) – A panel discussion held by local podcasters on Brian Shaffer’s 2006 disappearance drew hundreds of true crime enthusiasts on Saturday, raising about $16,000 for a nonprofit that provides free investigative services for cold cases. April 1 marked 20 years since Shaffer, a 27-year-old Ohio State medical student, went missing in [...]

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) – A New Jersey-based café known for its trendy drinks and ambience recently opened its first Ohio location in Grandview Heights.  Pink Pistachio Café began welcoming customers at 1072 Dublin Road on April 10. The family-owned concept first launched in Somerset, New Jersey, in January 2025 and has a location “coming [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A top JobsOhio official who helped start the economic development group announced she would leave the organization last week. Kristi Clouse will step down as senior managing director of talent on May 1 after a decade with JobsOhio. In a statement, JobsOhio said Clouse "helped create JobsOhio," helping to attract talent, [...]

WEST JEFFERSON, Ohio (WCMH) — An investigation into a body found near a West Jefferson creek has revealed that the identified woman resided in western Ohio. According to a release from the West Jefferson Police Department, officers were dispatched to an area of Little Darby Creek near Martin Avenue and North Franklin Street where kayakers [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- Plans for new scoreboards at Dublin Jerome High School and the district's other high schools are moving forward as part of an effort to modernize and standardize stadium facilities. The Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission on April 16 unanimously recommended approval without discussion of a final development plan for the Jerome [...]

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) — A Chillicothe man is dead after a motorcycle crash occurred in Ross County Sunday night. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and Veterans Parkway in Scioto Township, just west of Chillicothe. An investigation revealed that [...]