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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Amid largely unfounded concerns about fraud at publicly-funded daycare centers in Ohio, state lawmakers are proposing new legislation they say will increase public trust in the child care system.  In coordination with the Department of Children and Youth, Rep. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Rep. Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) proposed House Bill [...]

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A local community turned to technology to make its roads safer when the city of Dublin installed a new lighting system, the first of its kind in the state. “We always want to make our transportation system safer for all road users, but vulnerable road users in particular,” Dublin Transportation Program [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been seen in the Columbus area recently, leading a few local teachers' unions to speak out against ICE activity near schools. In the U.S., every child is guaranteed a public school education regardless of immigration status. Linna Jordan, president of the Hilliard Education Association, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Franklin County Children Services is hoping a new pilot program will lead to more children being placed in the care of relatives. The more kids FCCS can place with grandparents or other relatives, the more they can keep out of the child welfare system. If FCCS determines a child cannot stay [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Across America, people are hungry for answers: Why do groceries seem so much more expensive now? According to the Urban Institute, Ohioans spend $1,050 per month in grocery costs for a family of four. That's in line with the national average of $1,030 per month. "In central Ohio, consumers have a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) has cut 15% of its staff amid funding changes. "Like many cultural institutions across the country, COSI is adjusting to changes in attendance and funding," a spokesperson said to in a statement to NBC4. "After careful review, we made the difficult decision to reduce [...]

A clipper storm will bring a period of light snow Friday, with accumulations up to an inch. This will pave the way for an arctic cold front to cross Ohio early in the weekend, accompanied by a blast of frigid air.

GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) -- As Gahanna Lincoln High School students make the transition to their new building, one familiar face won't be there. On Saturday, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools unveiled its new high school, built adjacent to the former Gahanna Lincoln building. Students first attended class in the new building last Wednesday and Thursday, with half [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus-based café chain is considering a location in Upper Arlington and another near Clintonville.  Fox in the Snow has proposed a café at 1510 W. Lane Ave. in Upper Arlington and at 4201 N. High St. in Columbus’ Whetstone neighborhood near Clintonville, according to city permits. Both permits were filed [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new phase of a large residential Delaware development is moving closer to approval after clearing a key city review. A proposal by M/I Homes to build 251 single-family houses on roughly 95 acres as part of the Northwood development receive a unanimous recommendation for approval from the Delaware Planning Commission [...]

GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – A coffee shop whose proceeds help support veterans has opened its first brick-and-mortar in Gahanna. SGT. Coffee Co. began serving customers inside The Well, an event venue located at 140 N. High St., on Dec. 15. The shop will hold a grand opening on Jan. 22 with a ribbon cutting at [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Short North restaurant is serving up a new take on live-fire dining. FYR Short North, inside the Hilton Columbus Downtown at 402 N. High St., is emphasizing Ohio-sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors with a reimagined menu centered on wood-fire cooking. Dishes on the new menu include a wood-oven crab cake, [...]

Curatola Masonry has warned against using standard paint on brick homes due to potential long-term damage, and suggested using masonry-specific mineral or vapor-permeable paints instead.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Updated plans have emerged for a delayed 24-story mixed-use tower proposed for a prominent Downtown corner, nearly a year after city officials paused demolition tied to the project. Bluestone Brothers Development's revised proposal for The Estrella, planned for the southeast corner of East Rich and South Fourth streets, reduces the project's [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- An attorney who billed South Western City Schools $9,000 a month for retainer services is no longer with the district, a school spokesperson confirmed. After a trio of Democrat-backed candidates won seats on the board in November, they promised their first act would be severing ties with attorney Omar Tarazi. [...]

ROCFORD, ILL (WCMH) — The man accused of shooting a Weinland Park couple will be spending at least the next nine days in Illinois, while awaiting extradition to Columbus. According to Winnebago County Court records out of Rockford, Ill., an extradition hearing for Michael McKee has been scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23. Pending approval, McKee [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio residents may soon see more coyotes as the animals’ mating season begins. Coyote mating season in Ohio typically occurs from late January through March, according to Ohio Division of Wildlife communications specialist Lindsey Krusling. “They tend to be more active and visible as they'll travel to find mates, establish their [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An emergency meeting on Columbus' south side Tuesday night called for action against Immigration and Customs Enforcement as fears over immigration enforcement continue in central Ohio.  "Even though it's a scary time in history right now, it's also an important time," attendee Nik Monastere said. "And I'm just so proud that [...]

This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7. To reach the 24/7 Crisis Text Helpline, text 4HOPE to 741741. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention is launching [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Despite financial woes, Columbus City Schools continues to invest money into the district’s Career-Technical Education program that allows students to enter the workforce right after high school. On Tuesday, the district celebrated the return of the pharmacy technician program with a ribbon-cutting for a brand-new laboratory. The new facility offers the [...]