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A winter storm is expected to drop around a foot of snow across Ohio this weekend, with temperatures so cold that it won’t be able to melt.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – With Columbus and all of central Ohio under a winter storm warning this weekend, Mayor Andrew Ginther is asking Columbus residents to plan on staying home. On Saturday morning, Ginther held a media briefing with other city leaders, including Department of Public Service Director Kelly Scocco, Division of Infrastructure Management Administrator [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A man arrested, who was found near the new John Glenn International Airport Terminal construction area with weapons and ammunition, is now facing federal charges. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Ohio, 40-year-old William Griffith, who was charged with four felonies in Franklin County, is facing federal [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus man is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Ohio, agents from Homeland Security Investigations were alerted to alleged threats made to ICE employees on the social media platform X. The investigation revealed [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio is among the states where residents report having the noisiest neighbors, according to a study released earlier this month.  Apt2B, an American online furniture retailer, conducted a survey over a two-week period in November, asking participants about neighborhood noise. The survey consisted of about 2,300 respondents from 47 states, excluding [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Layoffs are beginning as organizations that support Ohio manufacturers enter their seventh week without federal funding -- or answers. On Dec. 5, the Department of Commerce abruptly suspended millions in funding for Ohio's Manufacturing Extension Partnership. The Office of Inspector General said the MEP funding freeze is due to an ongoing [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For those in Franklin County preparing to enter warming shelters during the winter storm, the Franklin County dog shelter is making sure their dogs are safe, too. The shelter is offering no-cost emergency boarding, up to 14 days, for people in Franklin County who plan to use the warming shelters. In [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- In the wake of several prominent attacks on political figures, some state lawmakers say the United States has entered an era of political violence. With the 2026 governor’s race heating up, they want to give the state more authority to protect Ohio candidates on the campaign trail.  State senators Theresa Gavarone [...]

GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) — With snow expected across the state this weekend, crews all around central Ohio have been preparing. “This is one of the bigger ones we’ve probably had in some time. So we’re geared up, all of our equipment ready to go, we’re fortunate enough we have salt on hand," said Shawn Anverse, [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An Italian Village restaurant which had open less than a year ago, will be closed until further notice after a vehicle crashed into its storefront. According to a social media post by the restaurant, Mezcla, located on Summit Street in the city’s Italian Village will be temporarily closed after a vehicle [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Central Ohio is bracing for extreme winter weather and power companies are staffing up and preparing too, as the heavy, wet snow could lead to power outages.  The power companies are ready for all types of snow, but AEP tells NBC4 that the leading cause of power outages isn’t heavy snow. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It’s a shopping frenzy at grocery stores all over central Ohio as residents stock up on essentials ahead of the winter weather. “I’m always stocked up because I don’t move very fast so I like to have things,” Pat Hoffman said. The Giant Eagle in Grandview was filled with long lines [...]

A major winter storm system will bring accumulating snow to this weekend to all of Ohio and surrounding states.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Columbus police said one man is dead and another is in custody after a verbal dispute escalated. Columbus police said they arrived at an area hospital shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday on reports of a walk-in shooting. Upon arrival, police found two adult victims. Jon Small, 32, was suffering from a [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and other state officials discussed this weekend's winter storm from the Emergency Operations Center. "This is a weekend to stay home. This is the weekend to enjoy your home. Most people have a lot of money invested in their house," DeWine said. "It's a great place. This [...]

WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) -- Whitehall residents and leadership are clashing over a citizen push to recall Mayor Michael Bivens and Councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar. The group of Whitehall residents behind the recall push claim the trio are not appropriately serving citizens but have not elaborated on specifics. Bivens, Elmore and Harcar have publicly [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Texas-based Torchy's Tacos announced Friday it will close its final two central Ohio restaurants. The fast-casual taco chain said its Dublin and New Albany locations will close Feb. 3. The Dublin restaurant is at 3726 West Dublin Granville Road, and the New Albany location is at 6042 N. Hamilton Road. "After [...]

The Winter Jam concert scheduled for Saturday at The Schottenstein Center has a new start time due to the incoming winter storm.

WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) -- Pies & Pints has closed its original central Ohio restaurant, ending a nearly 14-year-run for the Worthington location that helped establish the pizza-and-craft beer brand in the Columbus area. The restaurant at 7227 N. High St. closed on Dec. 30, according to a post shared that day on the company's social [...]

Travelers in Ohio who have lost their ID, do not have a passport, or have not upgraded to a Real ID-compliant license can obtain a TSA ConfirmID for security check purposes for a $45 fee.