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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio family who's put together a haunted house at their home for the community is dealing with a scare of their own in the form of a notice they received from Genoa Township. The front yard of the Delong's home in Genoa Township is filled with Halloween decorations. More [...]

Historians, preservationists and state lawmakers are sounding the alarm about permitting reform legislation making its way through Congress that could make drastic changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

The City of Columbus is making a multi-million-dollar investment toward safety in one of the largest job and retail hubs in central Ohio.

Grove City residents are voting on Issue 28 to determine if voters should get a say on major developments like data centers.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The driver accused of killing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew declined the state's plea deal and will go to a trial. On Monday, Sean Higgins, 45, attended his final pre-trial hearing and confirmed he would not take the state's plea deal. Higgins is accused of driving [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting Monday near a northeast Columbus mosque, according to officials. The Columbus Division of Police said it received multiple calls reporting gunshots at 2:11 p.m. in the 2200 block of Albert Avenue. The Columbus division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, [...]

A Columbus man who is accused of assaulting a man and leaving him in a west Columbus road where he was fatally hit by a car received a $1 million bond Monday, according to court records.

As October ends, the holiday festival season gets into full swing.

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A woman facing multiple charges related to the death of her 17-month old child, who medical examiners say died from a fentanyl overdose, is wanted in Pickaway County. According to the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred on Oct. 13 at 11:14 a.m. when deputies responded to an apartment on [...]

NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — Two adults charged with child endangerment after nine children were rescued from a Licking County home were in court for a second bond hearing. Jonathan Parr, 37, and Jacquelyn Coleman, 32, could face additional charges, but as of Monday remain jailed on $150,000 bonds issued last week after their arrest. Coleman’s [...]

Ohio State's Halloween showdown in the City of Angels against USC now has a kickoff time.

Lufthansa Airlines is scheduled to launch the first nonstop flight between central Ohio and Europe in May 2027, connecting Columbus to Frankfurt, Germany.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After shutting down in August, a central Ohio brewery is hinting at a comeback. Nocterra Brewing Co. updated its website in October to display a message that reads, “Something’s Brewing, Stay Tuned.” The brewery shuttered its two locations – at 41 Depot St. in Powell and at 516 Maier Place, within [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Some relief at the pump following a gas-tax pause in Ohio was short lived as Columbus motorists once again saw gasoline prices climb above $4 gallon. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in central Ohio cities, gas prices shot up by 22.5 cents per gallon last week, to average out [...]

Pickerington Local Schools is returning to the ballot with an income tax proposal after voters rejected a larger tax levy in May.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus woman being sued by a northeastern Ohio business over a one-star Google review she wrote has filed a response, claiming that the lawsuit is retaliation for her breakup with the owner’s son. On Oct. 15, counsel for Julie Watson filed a motion in the Trumbull County Court of Common [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio’s largest Muslim social services organization hosted its Youth Excellence Awards ceremony on Sunday. MY Project USA recognized dozens of young people for their service, leadership, and advocacy in the community. Raifa Alhag-Ali was named the recipient of the Catalyst of Change Award. Alhag-Ali served on the Board of Directors and [...]

Members of The Ohio State University Marching Band performed on stage with Twenty One Pilots Saturday night at the band's homecoming show.

Ohio State moved up several spots in the Coaches Poll thanks to a win over No. 5 Indiana and other chaos in the college football world.

A Columbus man who reportedly confessed his involvement in 2012 homicide was indicted on multiple charges including murder.