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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 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Next season’s Ohio State Marching Band is taking shape with the band hosting drum major tryouts Sunday afternoon. “I’m excited for the possibilities of the new year,” Ohio State Marching and Athletic Bands Director Christopher Hoch said. “I think we’ve got two very talented guys.” Drum major is one of the [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A woman suffered “catastrophic” injuries after a shooting late Saturday night on the south side of Columbus. According to Columbus police, the shooting was reported on the 1000 block of Oakwood Avenue at approximately 9:55 p.m. The victim was found at the scene suffering from a gunshot wound. Due to the [...]

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) -- Grove City Council passed funding for the Grove City CARES Healthcare Pilot Program to help low-income residents pay for healthcare. It is one of the nation's first municipal healthcare grant programs.  Grove City Councilmember Ted Berry proposed the program, and it got greenlit for $75,000 in funding last week.  “Healthcare's too expensive,” Berry said. “It's too expensive [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Celebrations were in order Sunday for the Buckeyes drafted into the NFL this weekend, including the Styles brothers, Sonny and Lorenzo Jr. Parlay Sporting Club and Kitchen was packed with people on Sunday for a draft party. Sonny was picked up in the first round by the Washington Commanders, and Lorenzo [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – On this week’s Sunday Briefing: “It’s a valuable lesson learned that anything you say can and will be used against you,” candidate Samuel Ronan said. Hear how he’s keeping up the fight despite being booted. “We’ve got to break up the dysfunction,” Democratic candidate Ron Kincaid said. “Someone has to reach [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The 2026 NFL Draft is now in the history books and after 257 picks were announced in Pittsburgh, all fans can think about is seeing these new rookies take the field. And for a second straight year, over 10 Buckeyes players will enter the NFL as rookies with a handful having [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is putting out a renewed call for answers in the homicide of 21-year-old Candice Taylor, whose legs were found in a Columbus trash facility in 2017.  On March 28, 2017, Columbus police were dispatched to 1300 S. Columbus Airport Road after sanitation workers uncovered two human legs [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Woodhouse Vegan Cafe announced it will close its Short North location, marking the end of its current chapter after roughly a decade in business. The plant-based restaurant at 19 W. Russell St., owned by siblings Cara and Nicole Woodhouse, shared the news in a social media post on April 14. "Over [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio is among the states that experience the most transport-related releases of hazardous materials, according to a recent analysis. Trace One, a global software company, studied data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Researchers with the company ranked states by hazmat transit incidents per 100,000 [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio Supreme Court ruling could lead to some relief for Ohioans' electric bill. The court ruled that submetering companies must be regulated like all traditional utilities. Advocates say the move is a victory for customers who may have been stuck with high bills and few protections.  Columbus renter Mitchell Bienvenue [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after a stabbing in the Franklin Park section of Columbus on Saturday afternoon. Columbus police said the stabbing happened near the intersection of Kelton Avenue and Bryden Road at approximately 1:18 p.m. A woman was found at the scene suffering from multiple stab wounds, police said. She [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Thousands of runners were in downtown Columbus this morning for the Capital City half marathon.  "This is my favorite race run every single year," said Zane Keppler. “"I love the sport of family, a lot of friends. I'm a local kid, so having all the sport means the world to me running this race every single year." [...]

PITTSBURGH (WCMH) -- NFL fans in Pittsburgh will be out Saturday for the third and final day of the NFL draft. The first three rounds over the past two days saw a handful of Ohio State players selected, and a few more are up for grabs for teams to take in the last four rounds. [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two adults were injured in a shooting early Saturday in Columbus, according to police. Officers with the Columbus Division of Police responded around 12:30 a.m. to the 900 block of Scott Street after multiple 911 callers reported hearing gunshots. When officers arrived, they found one victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. [...]

NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — An eastern Pennsylvania man received a sentence on reduced charges after pleading guilty to a bitcoin scheme in central Ohio. In December, a Newark man called the Licking County Sheriff’s Office and reported he was a victim of fraud. The 77-year-old alleged that $140,000 had been stolen from him as part [...]

GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – Festival organizers for the Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival have announced the dates and performance lineup for the 27th annual event. This year’s festival will take place from June 19 to 21 in the Creekside District, featuring more than 30 local, regional and national jazz and blues performers. Along with live [...]