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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Team USA held its national sled hockey development camp in Columbus this week, bringing some of the best up and coming players in the country to central Ohio. Every shot, every hit, every save made during the camp was all part of the hard work to try and make lifelong dreams [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- An investigation is underway in Grove City after a string of car break-ins this week. Residents didn't report any stolen items, but windows were broken and cars rummaged through. Grove City police said they're working to address these cases and figure out if they're all connected. Meanwhile, residents are picking [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The office of the Ohio Disciplinary Counsel filed a complaint this week with the Board of Professional Conduct against a Cleveland-area attorney claiming he used artificial intelligence tools that generated false statements. According to the complaint, attorney William Norman “admitted that a non-lawyer member of his staff had used artificial intelligence [...]

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston, W. Va. discovered a third tornado path in Washington County in the southeastern part of Ohio after a field survey Friday.

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A young woman is re-living the tragic scene she witnessed Sunday after five people drowned in the Scioto River. She and others saw the kids screaming on the side of the road and said it was like she and her friends were called to help. “It will be something that sticks [...]

A new annual study by Orkin found that Columbus and Cleveland remain among the top ten U.S. cities struggling with bed bug infestations for 2026.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two Columbus men with a YouTube channel documenting their outdoor adventures were sentenced on a combined 40 charges related to deer poaching. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Division of Wildlife conducted a poaching investigation in conjunction with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks into two Columbus men [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Dublin-based healthcare services and products company is extending its reach into patients’ homes, striking a major acquisition deal that will add hundreds of thousands of new patients to its books. Cardinal Health has agreed to acquire two home medical supply businesses for a combined $360 million, the company announced Tuesday, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Polaris Fashion Place is adding several tenants this summer, including a pet store, a gender-neutral children's boutique and an interactive craft studio. The mall announced this month that six stores either recently opened or are slated to open by the end of August, with additions spanning food, fashion and specialty retail, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said people behind social media videos seemingly showing the inside of a Vinton County home-turned-crime scene are trespassing and risking their safety. "If you're thinking about going in and getting pictures, that's a really bad idea," Wilson said. "If you don't get arrested, you could get [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recently released study by Ohio researchers found that GLP-1 medications are reshaping restaurant habits, with users spending less and changing their orders. The study, conducted by Ohio State University and Ohio Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance from February through March, surveyed 923 current users, former users and nonusers of GLP-1s nationwide, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus City Council has approved an economic development agreement clearing the way for a redevelopment of surface parking lots near Oak Street and Washington Avenue in the Discovery District east of Downtown. The agreement, approved by council June 29, authorizes the city’s departments of development and public service to partner with [...]

Intel is reportedly seeking a partner to assist in operating its $28 billion semiconductor plant in Licking County, Ohio. While specific companies have not been confirmed, Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted suggested a deal could accelerate the facility's development. Although the project faced previous delays, the plant is currently scheduled to go fully online by 2032 to meet growing demand for advanced chip technology.

WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new development planned for the city of Worthington is causing mixed reaction from residents. Worthington City Council unanimously approved the rezoning proposal for the Boundless /Harding Hospital site at a meeting Monday night. Elford Development plans to build 246 residential units that are in a mix of two-story and three-story [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person is dead after a reported shooting in east Columbus Thursday night. According to a Columbus police dispatcher, the call for the shooting was received at approximately 9:55 p.m. on the 1000 block of South James Road. The victim was pronounced dead at 10:05 p.m. Police have not released any [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – In approximately 100 days, Ohioans will pick a new governor, and both major political parties are doing everything they can to get you to the polls and win your vote. As soon as the parties and the candidates hit that magic 100-day mark, they turn on the heat. There will be [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- If it feels like mosquitoes are everywhere this summer, Franklin County Public Health said Ohioans are not imagining it. Recent rounds of rain along with hot, humid weather have created ideal breeding conditions, pushing mosquito numbers above average as they typically peak for the season. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing [...]

Chillicothe officials said they had no knowledge of plans to convert the old paper mill into a data center.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Some of the state’s top health professionals are worried about the growing acceptance of cannabis use and misconceptions about its safety. In partnership with the OneOhio Recovery Foundation and the Truth Initiative, the state is launching a multi-phase campaign responding to the rise in marijuana use since legalization in 2023.  The [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Romance scammers are stealing millions of dollars from Ohioans. Now the state’s attorney general is making sure Ohioans have resources to stop it. On Thursday, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson launched a hotline to help victims and their loved ones avoid losing thousands to romance scammers. For Wilson, the motivation hits [...]