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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The City of Columbus is overhauling its zoning code and is in the latest phase of the multi-year initiative. Some residents worry the rezoning could change neighborhoods they've lived in for decades, while the city says updates are needed to accommodate growth.   Forest Park resident Joseph Higginbotham says their house has [...]

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — After 10 years of bringing music, food, and fun to Pickerington, Picktown Palooza will not be returning. The popular summer music and food festival just marked its 10th anniversary in July. As the event's founder, Chris Stein led the way each year. “It’s a labor of love, I certainly enjoyed doing [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A program through Franklin County Common Pleas Court aimed at providing support to convicted felons re-entering society after prison time is celebrating its first class of graduates. NBC4 first reported about this program in April 2025, before it had a name or participants. On Thursday, the first four graduates of “RENEW” are [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- April 14, 2006, Tyson Gentry joins his teammates in Ohio Stadium for a spring scrimmage. He lines up wide to the right side, sprints up field and then cuts to his left. The ball is thrown to Tyson, and safety Kurt Coleman is right there to take Gentry down. Gentry never [...]

As the weather gets colder, Ohio is seeing an increase in flu activity. According to Cleveland clinic, reported influenza A test positivity in October has increased by 3.7% so far, similar to other patterns across the country. 

Court records obtained from the Mahoning County Clerk of Courts show Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's stepfather was indicted on rape charges and fled the area in 1978.

Central Ohio offers a variety of upcoming events for the final weekend before Halloween, including festivals, concerts, theater productions, and family-friendly activities.

The family behind a Powell restaurant known for southern-style cuisine and all-day breakfast now owns a second restaurant just around the corner from its current spot. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A west Columbus hot chicken joint has expanded to the northeast portion of the city near Gahanna and New Albany. Overdose Hot Chicken opened at 5352 N. Hamilton Road on Oct. 14, marking its second location. The concept debuted at 3260 W. Broad St. in the Hilltop neighborhood in July 2024. [...]

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday called for Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to pull an ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother.

The full lineup for Sonic Temple 2027 was released on Thursday.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) -- A coalition of advocates are embarking on a pilgrimage from Springfield to Columbus to protest ICE enforcement toward Haitian immigrants. More than 50 people, led by Springfield's prominent Haitian community, are joining a four-day march from Springfield to the Statehouse in Downtown Columbus. The pilgrimage began with a ceremony in Springfield [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- This week's "October surprise" drew national attention to the Ohio governor's race, with under two weeks until Ohioans elect their next top executive. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, Democrat Amy Acton and Libertarian Don Kissick are facing off in the Nov. 3 election to serve for the next four years. Current Gov. Mike [...]

A super PAC with ties to Republican vendors has expanded its advertising supporting socialist Greg Levy and opposing Democrat Sherrod Brown in Ohio’s closely contested U.S. Senate race, according to federal campaign finance records. 

Despite Ohio not carrying out an execution in eight years, the death penalty continues to cost taxpayers, though one law professor says the human costs outweigh the economic impact.

The public feedback window for the future of a local asphalt plant is closing, as the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency reviews the renewal of an air permit for Scioto Materials LLC.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- St. Louis City SC claimed the U.S. Open Cup title at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus with a penalty shootout win over the Columbus Crew late into Wednesday night. The Crew and St. Louis could not put the ball into the back of the net for 120 minutes and stoppage time to [...]

A couple got engaged Saturday at the Twenty One Pilots concert at Ohio Stadium -- their biggest show ever.

The Franklin County Board of Elections said early voting turnout is about two-and-a-half times higher than the last midterm election.

As e-bikes grow in popularity, health leaders are warning of serious injuries among young riders.