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Central Ohio residents have a variety of entertainment options starting Thursday, July 16, including concerts, comedy shows, film festivals, and community events like the United African Festival.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) outraised Sen. Jon Husted (R) by more than two times in the second fiscal quarter, according to fundraising totals from both Ohio U.S. Senate campaigns released this week, roughly 100 days before the November special election. Brown’s campaign reported more than $17.1 million raised from [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Afghan refugee who settled in Columbus was reunited with his family after months in ICE detention, but local immigration advocates say the resolution is not justice. “When I read those letters, they gave me strength and made me feel better," J said, referencing notes Ohioans sent to his jail cell. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An incoming Ohio law will create a 15-foot buffer around police officers and other first responders while they are carrying out their duties, making it a crime to ignore warnings to stay back. Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 20, sponsored by Reps. Thomas Hall (R-Dayton) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton), on [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead following a crash in south Columbus Wednesday evening. A Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling north on Parsons Avenue near Woodrow Avenue. A BMW X5 M5 was traveling south on Parsons Avenue, waiting to turn left onto Woodrow Avenue. The vehicles crashed, which caused the motorcyclist to be thrown [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A set of central Ohio twins is closer than they've ever been after one gave one of their kidneys to the other. From birthdays, looks, toys, memories and more, twins share a lot. “Beyond best friends. If something happened to him growing up, it felt like it happened to yourself," said [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus Police are weighing in on the dispute over Flock cameras in the City of Columbus.  Some community members are calling to ban the technology, citing potential data sharing with immigration enforcement-related groups. Flock cameras are automated license plate readers that police say are a valuable tool in solving violent crimes.  [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With another stretch of dangerous heat, many families are trying to stay cool without sending their electric bills through the roof. Experts are sharing how people can keep their home -- and their budget -- comfortable during high temperatures. The average Ohio household is expected to spend more than $800 between June and [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Food safety experts are reminding consumers to take extra precautions when preparing fresh produce as cases of Cyclospora continue to rise during the summer months. Cyclospora is a foodborne illness caused by a parasite that can contaminate fruits, vegetables, and fresh herbs. Unlike many other foodborne illnesses caused by bacteria or [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Attorneys for former Franklin County sheriff's deputy Jason Meade are asking a judge to acquit him of or dismiss the murder charge he faces in the fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr. as a potential third trial looms. Meade's attorneys on Monday filed both a motion to dismiss and a motion [...]

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Six months after a woman died while saving her grandson from a wayward vehicle in Pickaway County, charges have been filed against the driver. According to the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, a grand jury indictment was issued out of common pleas court and charges have been filed against John Hill, who [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A man was arrested after a shooting on the South Side on Saturday morning. Ricky Coleman, 47, was charged with murder Tuesday, with a warrant being issued for his arrest. Police say the shooting resulted from an argument. Officers were called to the 900 block of South 22nd Street in the [...]

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- The president of Whitehall City Council will step down next week, following extended, unrelated public turmoil among city leadership. Speaking Tuesday, Council President Thomas Potter announced the next council meeting, July 21, will be his last. Potter said he is moving out of the city and therefore will no longer be [...]

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – A bar that aims to be a home away from home for its patrons will soon join Uptown Westerville. Chris Beardman, of Worthington, and Dino Tripodis, of Clintonville, have been friends for more than 20 years and have discussed opening a bar for the past 15. Now, the pair is preparing [...]

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus bakery known for its made-from-scratch desserts will open in Grandview Heights on Saturday, giving it a larger production kitchen and a new storefront.  Love Riley is opening at 1089 W. First Ave., on the former Butcher & Grocer property, in a small commercial strip across from Pierce Field [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The biggest regular season in NHL history is approaching and the league has confirmed the home opener for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ahead of Thursday afternoon's full schedule release, the NHL announced the opening games that will be played on Sept. 29 to start the 2026-27 regular season. The league also [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Three people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash just east of Downtown, Columbus on Wednesday morning. According to Columbus police, three people sustained unspecified injuries during a crash on Interstate 670 West, near the Joyce Avenue overpass, in the Devon Triangle area of Columbus, east Downtown and the I-71 interchange. Police [...]

A new study from BonusJet has found that Pennsylvania is the luckiest state for Powerball jackpot winners, with December being the luckiest month to buy a ticket in the Keystone State, while Ohio has had 10 wins since 2003, with June and July tied as the state's luckiest months.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A former Michigan assistant football coach claimed in a lawsuit that the university was aware of a sign-stealing scandal and tried to bury it. Former assistant Chris Partridge sued the university over his termination, claiming that his due process was violated before he was fired. He said the university "spread false [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio bill seeks to create a felony offense for taking items or decorations from a gravesite. House Bill 879, introduced by Rep. Chris Glassburn (D-North Olmsted) in May, would update Ohio’s vandalism law to add a section banning people from purposely removing items from a gravestone, monument or other similar [...]