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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A newly released video from the Columbus Division of Police shows what they described as a person of interest walking in an alley near a Weinland Park home where a couple was killed. Police believe Spencer and Monique Tepe, a married couple in their late 30s, were killed sometime between 2 [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Delaware city councilman who was arrested in November on harassment charges has resigned after he was charged last week for a second time. Cory Hoffman, who represented the Third Ward, resigned effective immediately, according to Mayor Carolyn Kay Riggle. Hoffman's term was set to expire in November 2027. "Council Member [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, President Donald Trump said the U.S. will be taking over its oil industry. “The Venezuelan oil industry has the potential to be big. They do have the world’s largest oil reserves, but they’ve been a really small producer in the last decade or so,” [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine hosted a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss the state's publicly funded child care centers as national discussion on alleged fraud continues. DeWine was joined by Kara Wente, the director of Ohio's Department of Children and Youth (DCY), to discuss the recent uptick in allegations of fraud [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus was ranked the seventh most livable metro area in RentCafe's annual review of U.S. cities. Columbus was highlighted as the seventh-best for its focus on wellness and a cost of living 5% below the national average. RentCafe said the city is perfect for "foodies who are looking for new culinary [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A central Ohio-based fast-casual eatery serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food recently opened at Easton Town Center.  Shawerma Bite began welcoming customers at 4100 Worth Avenue on Friday. The eatery took over the building that previously belonged to Dragon Donuts, which closed in August 2024.  “This is a perfect location at [...]

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has awarded a $5,000 Colvin Award grant to the Delta-Xray Group, organizers of the upcoming 3YØK DXpedition to Bouvet Island, scheduled for February and March, 2026. Bouvet is a remote island in the Southern Ocean, populated only by seals and penguins, and known for treacherous weather and surf conditions. It is a territory of Norway and nearly a...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Mecha Noodle Bar has closed its Short North restaurant, ending the Connecticut-based chain's presence in Ohio after operating for more than a year. The restaurant, located at 965 N. High St. in a building that previously housed a White Castle, closed in December, according to a sign posted on the front [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Former Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy has been fired by Scottish club Celtic FC after just one month with the club. Nancy was hired by Celtic in early December and managed the team for just eight matches, six of which they lost. The club confirmed Monday morning it has terminated [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio home of Vice President JD Vance was reportedly vandalized while he and his family were in Washington D.C. early Monday morning, according to multiple sources. A report from NBC News states that one person is in custody after Vance’s home in Cincinnati was damaged, including broken windows “on the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From AC/DC and Journey to Luke Combs and Tyler Childers, nearly two dozen top artists are performing in central Ohio's arenas, stadiums and venues in 2026. Jason Aldean | Full Throttle Tour Nationwide Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 Winter Jam 2026 Schottenstein Center at 6 p.m. on Jan. 24 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- People in Columbus and across the nation are reporting increased shipping delays for packages, especially as orders increased for the holidays. Shipping is always busy during December as people order packages and gifts for loved ones ahead of the winter holidays, but 2025 saw increased delays. According to AMZ Prep, an [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Franklin County Auditor’s Office has revealed the most popular and unique local dog names of 2025.  The government agency compiled the list using data from Franklin County dog license applications. Bella took the No. 1 spot, with 878 registered dogs in the county bearing the name. The completed top 10 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The ebb and flow of central Ohio gas prices continued after motorists saw costs take another dip after a week of price-cycling. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices fell 16.6 cents per gallon from last week, nearly erasing a 26-cent increase the previous [...]

Franklin County property owners will have new tax due dates starting in 2026, while Delaware County taxpayers will see an earlier billing timeline, with additional due dates still to be determined due to new property tax legislation.