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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Both of Ohio's senators have called for an end to policies that allow for undocumented immigrants to receive driver's licenses after a northeast Ohio car crash that killed an Ohioan. "The 'drive-only' initiatives for illegal immigrants championed by state governments across the country are not merely lapses in judgment; they are [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For decades, the Sawyer Towers stood over the east side of Columbus as more than just two apartment buildings.  For the people who grew up around them, they were a landmark that told them they were home. Now, with the towers demolished, former residents are reflecting on what the buildings and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Construction on a new terminal will soon lead to traffic adjustments at John Glenn International Airport. "Passengers will have to follow a detour when they’re leaving the airport, both at the terminal and at the garage," Columbus Regional Airport Authority spokesperson Breann Almos said. The changes go into effect on Sept. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As communities across Ohio debate whether to continue using Flock and other automatic license plate reader cameras, some state lawmakers are calling on the Ohio Department of Transportation to take immediate action.  Four state representatives -- Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County), Rep. Levi Dean (R-Xenia), Rep. Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland) and Rep. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After mid-August severe weather that brought devastating flooding to Perry County and tornadoes to the Columbus area, the American Red Cross opened a disaster operations center, and it is still open weeks later. “It’s been an incredibly busy season for the Midwest," said Ken Robinson, Regional Disaster Officer for the Red [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- On the eve of Ohio State's season opener, Ohioans will start a football-filled weekend on Friday with the third week of the high school season. Multiple teams across central Ohio will look to maintain perfect marks to begin the season. The likes of Gahanna, Grove City, Westerville Central and Worthington Kilbourne [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio-based company pleaded guilty to negligent endangerment more than five years after a deadly explosion at a paint plant in Columbus, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Yenkin-Majestic Paint Corporation installed a new door on top of a large steel vessel in late 2020. Despite seeing high pressure spikes, the company did [...]

Central Ohio is preparing for various Labor Day weekend celebrations, including festivals, parades, and live music, across cities like Wexley, Canal Winchester, Newark, and others.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — AT&T is reporting that outages in Franklin County could affect customers from using 911 and/or the police non-emergency contact number. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, AT&T and Verizon are reporting intermittent service outages affecting customers. This issue may prevent residents from successfully calling 911 or the non-emergency line at [...]

The Ohio Goes to the Movies film series has secured free screenings in all 88 Ohio counties, with several community events scheduled throughout September.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The excitement is back, even if the tension isn't all that high. Ohio State kicks off its football season at 12:30 p.m. Saturday against Ball State. It's a matchup of the top-ranked team in the country against a Mid-American Conference opponent with only one winning season in the past decade. Ryan [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State University is one of eight universities selected to be part of Foundry School, a federal program focused on growing the workforce for American manufacturing. On Thursday, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio launched Foundry School, a partnership between the State Department, Stanford University and seven [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A proposed senior living development in Dublin is drawing opposition from nearby homeowners, who said the project's size and style conflict with the city’s long-standing vision for one of its older residential areas. Sentry Land Company presented its latest concept to the Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission last month. The proposal [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio State Board of Trustees approved a 3% raise for President Ravi Bellamkonda, making him the third-highest-paid president in the Big Ten. Board of Trustees Chair Jeff Kaplan said Bellamkonda has a great understanding of the university and has impressed the board, earning him the $42,000 raise. The awards bring [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Grove City is putting decisions in the hands of the voters when it comes to large developments in the municipality. Grove City City Council held a special meeting to decide the future of the city’s charter. Residents now officially have the opportunity to vote on the Community Consent Amendment this [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- If you've spent some time outside recently, it might feel like you're seeing more spotted lanternflies than usual. The pest has been steadily spreading in Ohio, and agriculture leaders are keeping a close eye on it. Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge said many spotted lanternflies are in their adult stage right now, meaning they're larger and [...]

NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — Following recent flooding, the team that runs Licking County's mosquito control program has been busy. The program is run by the Licking County Health Department, which recently shared on social media that it has been receiving a record number of mosquito complaints. Chad Brown, LCHD's health commissioner, said the department is [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Mayors Alliance unveiled its top priorities for 2027 and beyond, calling on the Statehouse to invest more in local public safety and housing developments, and arguing for a “reset” of the relationship between the state and its cities. The bipartisan coalition of 30 city leaders laid out four policy [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As central Ohio still deals with high living costs and an affordable housing shortage, Columbus City Schools students are stepping in to help. For the second year, the City of Columbus, Habitat for Humanity Mid-Ohio and Fort Hayes Career Center are partnering to build an affordable home. “It’s totally different,” senior [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man is dead after he walked into a northeast Columbus hospital with a gunshot wound early Thursday morning. Columbus police said that Thai Del Rey Hiatt, 19, was pronounced dead at Mount Carmel East Hospital. According to police, Hiatt initially showed up at St. Ann's Hospital at approximately 1:45 a.m., [...]