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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Over one-third of Ohio households could not afford basic expenses in 2024, a new report found. National research and advocacy group United for ALICE released a new report last week that found more than 1.7 million households in Ohio struggled financially in 2024. The report includes data from both those under [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after police say he was a victim of a hit-skip and struck by multiple vehicles Sunday night in east Columbus. According to a CPD incident report, an unknown vehicle was traveling eastbound on East Broad Street, just east of the Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road intersection. At the same [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A suspect-at-large in connection with a South Linden homicide has been arrested, according to Franklin County jail records. Just over 12 hours after 19-year-old Michael Lunsford Jr. was named a suspect in the death of Avante Copeland, Franklin County records show that he is now in custody. Lunsford was allegedly involved [...]

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is asking the public to help choose a name for its newest Masai giraffe calf, with four potential names chosen by its animal care team, and the winning name will be announced on June 21 in celebration of World Giraffe Day.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State University plans to extend its leases with local apartment buildings to provide student housing while several dorms undergo renovations. Ohio State's Board of Trustees authorized the university to extend two leases at apartment complexes near campus. The apartments are being used as temporary housing as the university renovates Taylor [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) —Ohio was one of three states in the country that experienced an uptick in gasoline prices this past week, with many area stations recording prices above $4 a gallon. According to According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices rose by 6.4 cents per gallon last [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio organizations focused on preventing domestic violence and sexual abuse recently voiced concerns about legislation that would create a public repeat domestic violence offender registry. House Bill 846, sponsored by Reps. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati), would require people who are convicted of domestic violence and have at least [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 is in full swing with teams from all over the world facing off in North American cities for the next few weeks. Columbus is the host for the Ecuador men’s national team this year. For Ecuadorian-American restaurant Sidebar, it brings a great sense of pride while [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is injured after a shooting on the east side of Columbus on Sunday afternoon. Columbus police dispatchers said officers responded to the 1100 block of East 16th Avenue on reports of a shooting around 2:30 p.m. Sunday. One person was taken to the hospital for treatment; their condition is [...]

JAMESTOWN, Ohio (WCMH) – A Licking County man is in custody after being accused of sexually abusing a child. The Licking County Sheriff’s Office said Kevin Daniel Kauff, 25, of Jamestown, was arrested on one charge of rape. On Friday, the FBI contacted the sheriff’s office about a tip regarding a man sexually abusing a [...]

NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched with $44 million in domestic theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. “Disclosure Day” opened largely as expected, collecting $92.9 million worldwide over its first weekend. That was good enough to give the 79-year-old Spielberg, who conceived the film's story, his [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week’s Sunday Briefing: “The number one thing on her resume is what she has done for the public, which is the COVID response,” Republican strategist Mike Gonidakis said. “I think it's six years later,” Democratic strategist Joe Rettof said. “People are worried about gas prices and healthcare and grocery prices.” [...]

MARION, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after an early morning motorcycle crash in Marion County on Saturday. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the crash happened at approximately 12:18 a.m. on Presidential Drive near Willow Street in Marion. Police said Linken J. Tyler, 30, of Marion, was driving a 2019 Harley-Davidson Street Glide [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police are investigating after shots were fired in the Short North early Sunday morning. Gunfire erupted in the area of North High Street and East Fourth Avenue just after 1 a.m. Nobody was hit by the gunfire, but several cars and a building were struck, according to Sgt. James Fuqua [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new study from AARP Ohio shows many Ohioans who are caring for aging parents and other adults are struggling financially. Brian O'Rourke with the Health Policy Institute of Ohio noted that one out four Ohioans identify as family caregivers and most of them are doing the work without pay. “That's [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus police and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office continue to investigate a 2022 homicide in which a man was killed on the East Side. According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, officers were called to the 700 block of Gilbert Street, near Livingston Park, on reports of a shooting on Feb. 2, [...]

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) – A 7 Brew location will soon open in Delaware, offering a wide selection of customizable coffee drinks. The coffee stand will open at 1424 Sunbury Road on June 22, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., according to the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce. The Delaware 7 Brew took over a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An adult is dead after a shooting in north Columbus on Saturday afternoon. At about 3:22 p.m., police officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Worthington Centre Drive on the report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they were unable to find a victim, according to the Columbus Division of [...]

Wendy's has announced its new Chief Tasting Officer after a nationwide contest.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – In one week, the streets of Downtown Columbus will be a sea of rainbow for the annual Stonewall Columbus Pride March, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. But before that, a local bar hosted a fundraiser Saturday to support the programming at Stonewall, and it wasn’t just humans supporting Pride. While Pride events [...]