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HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – Police are investigating after a weapon was found at a Hilliard middle school on Monday. According to a letter sent by the principal of Weaver Middle School, a staff member noticed an interaction between two students that “raised concern.” The principal said the situation was handled safely. There is no word [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The city of Columbus has a new auditor. This person directly oversees the $20 million annual budget: managing your taxpayer dollars to make sure they are spent effectively and transparently. After hearing from three candidates on Monday, city council members selected Jacquelin Lewis as the next city auditor. Lewis is a [...]

A former Columbus police officer who was fired after a bar fight filed a federal lawsuit Monday claiming that her firing was because she is white and was done without an investigation.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As the annual Free Comic Book Day approaches, the central Ohio comics community is honoring Gib Bickel, one of the founders of a popular Clintonville comic book store.  The shelves inside The Laughing Ogre are full of all kinds of stories, but lately, some of the stories being talked about inside [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Every year in Ohio, only about a third of violent crimes are solved, giving the state one of the worst case closure rates in the entire country. According to Ohio Sen. Nathan Manning (R-New Ridgeville), “when that crime does not get solved, it scares the entire community, and you really don’t [...]

Throughout Franklin County and beyond, you'll find thousands of acres of warehouses.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new report from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio highlights mental health challenges among adults throughout the state, finding the state is trending in the wrong direction. Policy analyst Becky Carroll noted that accessible healthcare and the economic environment are some factors that are driving this downward trend. “People who struggle with economic [...]

DAYTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Reynoldsburg murder suspect pleaded guilty this week to firing at law enforcement officers during a 2025 standoff at a Springfield hotel. Andre Jordan II, 35, pleaded guilty Monday to attempted murder of federal officers in connection with the Aug. 14, 2025, standoff. According to the United States Attorney for the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman in east Columbus allegedly told police he did so because she accused him of rape. According to a CPD criminal complaint affidavit, officers responded to reports of a stabbing Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Kelton Avenue and Bryden [...]

Columbus Taco Fest will be returning for its 10th year, but this this time at a new location and with age restrictions in place.

A $60 million Mega Millions jackpot was claimed in Ohio by the Happy Trails Trust, after the winning ticket was sold on St. Patrick's Day in Van Wert.

Wendy's has brought back its fan-favorite Sweet and Sour sauce for a limited time, and its future is in the hands of its customers who are encouraged to order the sauce and share their support on social media.

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A fast-casual restaurant chain known for its variety of chicken salad offerings is preparing to open a location in Dublin on Tuesday, accompanied by a week of promotions and giveaways. Chicken Salad Chick will open the restaurant at 4345 W. Dublin Granville Road, marking its ninth location in Ohio. The grand [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Short North coffee shop is preparing to open a second location near Ohio State University. Mission Coffee Co. will begin welcoming customers at 125 East Woodruff Ave., just east of campus, on May 4. “Mission Coffee has always had a strong connection with students from OSU, so this new Mission [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The KeyBank Building in Downtown Columbus has sold for $5.1 million after a two-day online auction, marking a steep decline in value for the 21-story office tower and underscoring ongoing challenges in the city's commercial real estate market. The auction began April 14 and closed April 16, drawing multiple bidders with [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Within a month of Anduril starting production on Fury, an autonomous defense drone, in Pickaway County, the company announced it will build a second product in Ohio by the end of this year. Anduril's ambitious timeline for Arsenal-1, a defense systems manufacturing hub near Rickenbacker Airport, is ahead of schedule. The [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Prosecutors are expected to continue calling witnesses to the stand on Monday in the second murder trial for Jason Meade, a former Franklin County sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Casey Goodson Jr. in 2020.  Meade, 47, is charged with murder and reckless homicide in connection with the death of Goodson, 23.  [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As previously predicted surging oil prices resulted in 39 states across the country to experience higher gas prices last week, including Ohio. Experts warn drivers can expect to see similar hikes in the very near future. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices jumped [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The grassroots effort to abolish property taxes in Ohio will need to double its signatures in the next two months to get on the ballot. AxOHTax said it is not yet at its minimum goal for signatures during an update to a statewide community petition effort. If approved, Ohioans would be [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Democrat Sherrod Brown significantly outraised Republican Jon Husted in the first quarter of 2026, according to newly released campaign figures, as Ohio's closely watched U.S. Senate race continues to draw national attention. Brown's campaign reported raising more than $12.5 million between January and March, including $10.1 million through his principal campaign [...]